Episodes
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
A Christmas Carol, Holly, and Mary.
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
After her recent break-up, Sally has had a difficult Christmas. The last thing she needs is stranger danger in the form of Christmas past, present, and future.
Carol was played by Isaura Barbé-Brown.
Holly was played by Laura Bay.
Mary was played by Polly Kemp.
The train manager was played by Kwame Darko.
Sally was played by Zara Day.
The episode was written and directed by Mark Heywood.
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Episode 37 - Carly
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
On the red carpet, in front of the world’s press, Carly is asked an extremely intrusive question before seeking sanctuary in a toilet cubicle.
Carly was played by Evan Walker. The episode was written by Helen Cattle and directed by Mark Heywood.
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Episode 36 - Helena
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Helena tries to give some advice to a younger acupuncturist and ends up reflecting on her own decision about motherhood and all the patients she’s helped to get pregnant.
Helena was played by Olu Adaeze. The episode was written by Anna Bernard and directed by Mark Heywood.
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Episode 35 - Roz
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
As she waits for the results of her disciplinary hearing, police officer Roz reflects on how the decision will influence her ability to be a mother.
Roz was played by Sarah Sharman. The episode was written by Dee Chilton and directed by Mark Heywood.
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Episode 34 - Ellie
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Ellie riffs on free school meals for hungry kids at a spoken word performance night. As she does she argues that whether you have kids or not, none of them should go hungry.
Ellie was played by Lauryn Redding. The episode was written by Aoife Smyth and directed by Mark Heywood.
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Episode 33 - Juliana
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
After an encounter with yet another internet troll, Juliana reflects on the reality of being a young white Afrikaner.
Juliana was played by Saria Steyl. The episode was written and directed by Mark Heywood.
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Episode 32 - Amy
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Reading the news, Amy recalls the horror of having to wait three weeks until she was old enough to have an abortion, and how she has kept this secret from everyone.
Amy was played by Georgia Nicholson. The episode was written by Helen Cattle and directed by Mark Heywood.
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Episode 31 - Rosie
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Year 2 teacher Rosie reflects on being asked what's wrong with her because she doesn't have kids. By a Year 2 student.
Rosie was played by Emma Zadow. The episode was written and directed by Mark Heywood.
The End of the Line
The End of the Line is an audio-fiction podcast about how we treat women who don’t have kids.
For some, this is a conscious choice; for others, it simply never happened for a variety of reasons. Some have experienced loss and trauma, and some are happy living a child-free life. All of them, however, feel judged.
Showcasing brand new writing, this project was created to shine a light on a topic that doesn't get enough air time.
The End of the Line is an inkjockey production.