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Mary Bourke: Who Cares?

Irish comic Mary Bourke presents a brutally funny, inspirational look at the hidden world of being a carer.

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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Episode 5: Burnout
Who cares for the carers? Comedian and carer Mary Bourke investigates.
23 May 2025,14 mins
Episode 4: The carer relationship
Who cares for the carers? Comedian and carer Mary Bourke investigates.
22 May 2025,14 mins
Episode 3: The professional caring industry.
Who cares for the carers? Comedian and carer Mary Bourke investigates.
21 May 2025,14 mins
Episode 2: When the system fails
Who cares for the carers? Comedian and carer Mary Bourke investigates.
20 May 2025,14 mins
Episode 1: Being thrown into the system
Who cares for the carers? Comedian and carer Mary Bourke investigates.
19 May 2025,14 mins