1914 - Day By Day - Omnibus [1914

1914 - Day By Day - Omnibus [1914 - Day By Day]

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20140706

The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.

Readings: Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw

Music: Sacha Puttnam

Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

A Something' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

The world reacts to the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo.

20140713

Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw

Music: Sacha Puttnam

Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

A Something' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

The British are preoccupied by Suffragette protests and tensions over Irish Home Rule.

20140720

Rumours spread about Austria-Hungary's planned ultimatum to Serbia. The French are shocked by revelations that their army has a shortage of artillery. A meeting of Suffragettes is attacked by a mob and the British fleet gathers for the naval review by the King.

Presenter and Writer: Margaret Macmillan

Researcher: Dawn Berry

Music: Sacha Puttnam

Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

Broadcast Assistant: Hannah Newton

Development Consultant: Catriona Pennell

Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw

Executive Producer: Joby Waldman

Assistant Producers: Phil Smith and Carly Maile

A Somethin' Else Production for BBC Radio 4.

Margaret Macmillan looks through accounts of the events leading up to the First World War.

20140727

Austria-Hungary delivers its ultimatum to Serbia. Meanwhile British attention is diverted by the threat of civil war in Ireland. In France the nation is gripped by a sensational murder trial.

Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak

Jane Whittenshaw

Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Margaret Macmillan tells the story of the events leading up to the First World War.

20140803

Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia threatens to drag the rest of Europe into a war. The British government is split on whether to intervene.

Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak

Jane Whittenshaw

Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia threatens to drag all of Europe into a war.

20140810

Britain declares war on Germany and prepares the British Expeditionary Force. Domestic disputes over women's suffrage, industrial relations and Irish home rule are put aside. Meanwhile Belgium defends itself against the Germans.

Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak

Jane Whittenshaw

Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Margaret Macmillan tells the story of the events leading up to the First World War.

Episodes

Episode	First Broadcast	Comments
01	20140706	The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Something' Else production for BBC Radio 4. The world reacts to the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo.
02	20140713	The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Something' Else production for BBC Radio 4. The British are preoccupied by Suffragette protests and tensions over Irish Home Rule.
03	20140720	Rumours spread about Austria-Hungary's planned ultimatum to Serbia. The French are shocked by revelations that their army has a shortage of artillery. A meeting of Suffragettes is attacked by a mob and the British fleet gathers for the naval review by the King. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Presenter and Writer: Margaret Macmillan Researcher: Dawn Berry Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore Broadcast Assistant: Hannah Newton Development Consultant: Catriona Pennell Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Executive Producer: Joby Waldman Assistant Producers: Phil Smith and Carly Maile A Somethin' Else Production for BBC Radio 4. Margaret Macmillan looks through accounts of the events leading up to the First World War.
04	20140727	Austria-Hungary delivers its ultimatum to Serbia. Meanwhile British attention is diverted by the threat of civil war in Ireland. In France the nation is gripped by a sensational murder trial. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. Margaret Macmillan tells the story of the events leading up to the First World War.
05	20140803	Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia threatens to drag the rest of Europe into a war. The British government is split on whether to intervene. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia threatens to drag all of Europe into a war.
06	20140810	Britain declares war on Germany and prepares the British Expeditionary Force. Domestic disputes over women's suffrage, industrial relations and Irish home rule are put aside. Meanwhile Belgium defends itself against the Germans. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. Margaret Macmillan tells the story of the events leading up to the First World War.