Kate flees to live with the married Eugene - but her father and his cronies want to find her. Stars Charlie Murphy. Show more
Kate learns that living with married lover Eugene means putting up with his mother and friends. With Charlie Murphy. Show more
Kate's father asks the Church to help remove her from the Eugene's house and Kate fears for her soul. With Jonathan Forbes. Show more
Baba fears she is pregnant and Kate’s relationship with the married Eugene begins to crack. With Aoibhinn McGinnity. Show more
Kate and Baba's Dublin dreams fall prey to sex and sickness. Starring Aoibhinn McGinnity and Charlie Murphy. Show more
Kate longs for romance, but it's in short supply when she and Baba go on a double date. Starring Aoibhinn McGinnity. Show more
Baba comes up with a plan to get Kate and herself expelled from the convent. Starring Aoibhinn McGinnity and Charlie Murphy. Show more
Baba and Kate leave village life behind them and move to Dublin. Starring Aoibhinn McGinnity and Charlie Murphy. Show more
A play at the Town Hall marks a turning point in Kate’s life. Stars Charlie Murphy and Aoibhinn McGinnity. Show more
Mr Gentleman gives Kate a lift into Limerick. Stars Charlie Murphy, Aoibhinn McGinnity and Paul Chahidi. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Kate’s dad goes off on a drinking binge. Frank, funny tale of life in rural Ireland in the 1950s. Stars Charlie Murphy. Show more
Away from home, Kate thinks she can cope better with Baba’s rather brutal style of friendship. With Charlie Murphy. From 2019. Show more
Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy
Girls in Their Married Bliss
Girls in Their Married Bliss 3/5
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
The third book in Edna O'Brien's frank, funny and subversive trilogy. Baba embarks upon a liaison with a drummer, whilst Kate finds being separated from her child unbearable. Show more
Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy
Girls in Their Married Bliss
Girls in Their Married Bliss 2/5
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
The third book in Edna O'Brien's frank, funny and subversive trilogy. Kate arrives on Baba's doorstep when Eugene throws her out. Show more
Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy
Girls in Their Married Bliss
Girls in Their Married Bliss 5/5
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
The final episode. Baba and Kate are grown women, a long way from their West of Ireland childhood, and as close and as alienated from each other as they ever were. Show more
Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy
Girls in Their Married Bliss
Girls in Their Married Bliss 1/5
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
The third book in Edna O'Brien's frank, funny and subversive trilogy. It's the 1960's. Kate and Baba are living in London, with enough to eat, married, dissatisfied. Show more
Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy
Girls in Their Married Bliss
Girls in Their Married Bliss 4/5
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
The third book in Edna O'Brien's frank, funny and subversive Country Girls trilogy. When Baba is in trouble, Kate’s friendship is tested, and proven. Show more
Kate and Baba are home from the convent for Christmas, and Mr Gentleman comes calling on Kate again. Stars Aoibhinn McGinnity. Show more
Despite not talking to each other, Kate and Baba go together to their new school. With Charlie Murphy and Aoibhinn McGinnity. Show more
Eugene comes to tea and Kate visits his house in the country. Frank, funny tale of 1950s rural Ireland starring Jonathan Forbes. Show more