The End of the Line
Powerful stories about how we treat women who don’t have kids.
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Episodes
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Nervous since her usually spontaneous friend pre-arranged a night out, Kelly suspects that her friend’s good news will be the end of their relationship.
Kelly was played by Liv Austen. The episode was written by Helen Cattle and directed by Mark Heywood.
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Simone stares at the bathroom ceiling after falling. As she waits for her husband to come home and help her, she passes the time by telling a spider on the ceiling about how hard it would be for her to be a mum.
Simone was played by Selina Kaur. The episode was written and directed by Mark Heywood.
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Essex girl Chelsea breaks her own rule and goes back with a guy after a first date. As they get high, he quizzes her about her plans for the future.
Chelsea was played by Alexandra Donnachie. The episode was written by Michelle Payne and directed by Mark Heywood.
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Mia summons up the strength to tell her doctor that she's had enough. She wants action. Fed up with PCOS she wants a full hysterectomy.
Mia was played by Elinor Machen-Fortune. The episode was written by Hannah Wales and directed by Mark Heywood.
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Martha reflects on how differently her friends treated her when she became a step mum.
Martha was played by Amy Harris. The episode was written by Emma Pitt and directed by Rachael Walsh.
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
As she cares for her sick mother, Shivani reflects on her own life choices and what it is like to be the daughter of a reluctant parent.
Shivani was played by Ruchika Jain. The episode was written by Kim Fleet and directed by Mark Heywood.
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
We are back for a third series. Over the next few months, we'll bring you brand-new writing, incredible performances, and 13 wonderful characters. Here is a peak at what to expect.
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Bethany finds her diary from years ago and reminisces about a pros and cons list she wrote to help her decide if she wants to have kids.
Bethany was played by Lorraine Horgan. The episode was written by Claire McGowan 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.