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A Home of Our Own

Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through the stories of ten very different homes and their occupants.

Radio 4,12 episodes

Episodes

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Omnibus Part 2
Lynsey Hanley explores the UK's housing crisis through the stories of five homes.
15 Oct 2021,57 mins
Solva, Pembrokeshire
Lynsey Hanley tells the story of Rachel and Angus who live in a caravan in west Wales.
15 Oct 2021,14 mins
St Thomas' Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
Lynsey Hanley tells the cautionary tale of two leaseholders of a Georgian style property.
14 Oct 2021,14 mins
Clough Close, Middlesbrough
Lynsey Hanley tells the story of Steve whose one bedroom flat has plummeted in value.
13 Oct 2021,14 mins
Clarence Drive, Glasgow
Lynsey Hanley tells the story of Simon who bought his first house at the age of just 20.
12 Oct 2021,14 mins
Crawley
Lynsey Hanley looks at overcrowding in UK homes, telling the story of 30-year-old Dorine.
11 Oct 2021,14 mins
Omnibus Part 1
Lynsey Hanley explores the UK's housing crisis through the stories of five homes.
08 Oct 2021,57 mins
Garrick Street, Liverpool
Lynsey Hanley speaks to Chris who bought his house in Liverpool for just £1.
08 Oct 2021,14 mins
Black's Gate Crescent, Belfast
Lynsey Hanley visits 28-year-old Katrina in her brand new affordable home in west Belfast.
07 Oct 2021,14 mins
Lilley Farm Oast House, Kent
Lynsey Hanley looks at proposals for housing on Greenbelt land near an oast house in Kent.
06 Oct 2021,14 mins
Crowborough Road, Tooting, South London
Lynsey Hanley explores why Danielle still lives with mum Lydia 11 years after graduating.
05 Oct 2021,14 mins
The Square, St Mawes, Cornwall
Lynsey Hanley explores Britain's broken housing market through the stories of ten homes.
04 Oct 2021,14 mins