Mrs Lowry and Son by Martyn Hesford
An imagining of the impact of an over-bearing, bed-ridden mother on artist LS Lowry. Stars Lynda Baron and Reece Dinsdale.
Artist L.S Lowry lived all his life with his over-bearing mother Elizabeth.
Bed-ridden and bitter, Elizabeth actively tried to dissuade her bachelor son from pursuing his artistic ambitions, whilst never failing to voice her opinion at what a disappointment he is to her.
Starring Lynda Baron and Reece Dinsdale.
Martyn Hesford's powerful drama imagines the impact this obsessive mother and son relationship had on the great artist.
LS Lowry ..... Reece Dinsdale
Elizabeth Lowry ..... Lynda Baron
Director: Gary Brown
Producer: Charlotte Riches
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in May 2012.
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"Why can't you paint pictures of refinement?"
Duration: 01:21
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Writer | Martyn Hesford |
| LS Lowry | Reece Dinsdale |
| Elizabeth Lowry | Lynda Baron |
| Director | Gary Brown |
| Producer | Charlotte Riches |
Broadcasts
Fri 11 May 2012 14:15麻豆社 Radio 4- Mon 24 Jun 2013 14:15麻豆社 Radio 4
- Thu 30 Mar 2017 11:15麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 30 Mar 2017 21:15麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 23 Feb 2026 15:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 23 Feb 2026 21:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 24 Feb 2026 05:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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