Mary Bourke: Who Cares? episode guide

Mary Bourke: Who Cares?

Radio stand-up
BBC Radio 4
2025
5 episodes (1 series)

The Irish comic examines social care. Stars Mary Bourke.

Starts on Monday on Radio 4 at 1:45pm with Episode 1

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Series 1

1. Being Thrown Into The System Next

Monday 19^th May 2025 at 1:45pm on BBC Radio 4 New

There are five million carers in the UK - but who cares for the carers? Through a mixture of stand-up comedy and interviews, comedian and carer Mary Bourke investigates. In the opening episode, Mary discovers what it's like to be thrown into the system - with guest Dreenagh Darrell and stand-up from Al Barrie.

2. When The System Fails

Tuesday 20^th May 2025 at 1:45pm on BBC Radio 4 New

Mary learns what happens when the system fails - with stand-up from guest Josephine Lacey.

3. The Professional Caring Industry

Wednesday 21^st May 2025 at 1:45pm on BBC Radio 4 New

Mary learns about the professional care system from Pope Lonergan and Michael Akadiri.

4. The Carer Relationship

Thursday 22^nd May 2025 at 1:45pm on BBC Radio 4 New

Mary investigates how your relationship with your loved one changes when you become their carer - with stand-up from guests Susan Murray and Imran Yusuf - and we speak to Mary's husband, comedian Simon Clayton, about his experience.

5. Burnout

Friday 23^rd May 2025 at 1:45pm on BBC Radio 4 New

Mary speaks to all our guests about how being a carer has affected them - and how they deal with the inevitable burnout.

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