The Country Girls
The Country Girls
- Radio comedy drama
- BBC Radio 4
- 2019
- 25 episodes (3 series)
Adaptation of the trilogy of coming-of-age novels by Irish writer Edna O'Brien. Also features Charlie Murphy, Aoibhinn McGinnity, David Ganly, Jonjo O'Neill, Deirdre Mullins and more.
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The Country Girls, Episode 5
Away from home, Kate thinks she can cope better with Baba's brutal style of friendship.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 23rd August 2019
- Time
- 10:45am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 15 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 23rd August 2019 | 7:45pm | Radio 4 |
| Friday 21st April 2023 | 7:15am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 21st April 2023 | 12:15pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 21st April 2023 | 5:15pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 22nd April 2023 | 3:15am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 23rd April 2023 | 8:50am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 23rd April 2023 | 1:50pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 23rd April 2023 | 7:50pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 24th April 2023 | 2:50am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Charlie Murphy | Kate Brady |
| Aoibhinn McGinnity | Baba Brennan |
| Catherine Cusack | Sr Margaret |
| Rose O'Loughlin | Cynthia |
| Helen Clapp | Sr Clare |
| Edna O'Brien | Writer |
| Lin Coghlan | Writer (Adapted By) |
| Sally Avens | Director |
| Jessica Dromgoole | Director |