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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. This powerful drama imagines the impact this obsessive mother and son relationship had on the great artist.

L S Lowry ..... Reece Dinsdale
Elizabeth Lowry ..... Lynda Baron

Written by Martyn Hesford

Directed by Gary Brown

Produced by Charlotte Riches

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in 2012.

45 minutes

On radio

Mon 23 Feb 2026 15:00

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
  • Mon 24 Jun 2013 14:15
  • Thu 30 Mar 2017 11:15
  • Thu 30 Mar 2017 21:15
  • Mon 23 Feb 2026 15:00
  • Mon 23 Feb 2026 21:00
  • Tue 24 Feb 2026 05:00

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