She's Alright, My Mum Is

When mothers suffer from mental or physical illnesses, their eldest children often take on responsibilities far beyond their years.

Best Documentary: Gold2004 Third Coast / Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Competition

2004 / Kim Normanton / Nigel Acheson / BBC Radio 4, UK

When mothers suffer from mental or physical illnesses, their eldest children often take on responsibilities far beyond their years.

With candor and humor, three young British caregivers talk about the challenges they each face looking after a parent with a debilitating illness.

She's Alright, My Mum Is won the Best Documentary: Gold Award in the 2004 Third Coast / Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Competition. The story was produced for Loftus Productions.


produced by

Kim Normanton

Kim Normanton has over 14 years' experience producing features and live magazine programs for BBC Radio 4 and 5.


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