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A Working Mother by Agnes Owens Episodes

  1. Next Monday 22:45
    BBC Radio 4

    Episode 1

    1/5 Ten years after the Second World War, Betty craves freedom from domestic responsibility.

  2. Next Tuesday 22:45
    BBC Radio 4

    Episode 2

    2/5 Betty finds a job but her new independence is putting a strain on her domestic life.

  3. Next Wednesday 22:45
    BBC Radio 4

    Episode 3

    3/5 With her wage barely covering costs, Betty finds other ways to keep domestic life afloat.

  4. Thu 3 Sep 2026 22:45
    BBC Radio 4

    Episode 4

    4/5 Away from domestic arguments and work squabbles, the truth of Betty's life becomes clearer

  5. Fri 4 Sep 2026 22:45
    BBC Radio 4

    Episode 5

    5/5 As the dust settles, Betty is finally where she belongs.