Episodes

  • Act 1: In The Beginning
    May 12 2022

    Act 1: In The Beginning

    This radio ballad highlights the stories of 18 Merseyside women to give an insight into the incredible contributions women make every day to improve lives in our region. Woven together, they give a glimpse of the multitude of positive actions that hold, nurture and empower our communities.

    The 18 women share a concern for fairness and social justice, but their causes, actions and impacts are many and varied. Some would not consider themselves to be ‘activists’, but all have given of themselves to help others and in doing that have made the world a better place. The radio ballad pulls some common threads from their stories; the archive collection (available online or on request) offers the full recording for each person, showing the richness of their individual contributions.

    We hope the ballad and recordings will inspire new women activists, as well as sustain, celebrate and encourage those who are already working for change: it is a homage to these 18 women and to you.

    Written by Sarah Thornton

    Composed by Bethany Kay Hopkins

    Directed by Tessa Buddle

    Sound Design by Karen Lauke

    Artwork by Doriscakes Creates

    Featuring the voices of:

    Alma Brown, Anna Reid, Anne Gorton, Anya Chapman, Chantelle Lunt, Clara Paillard, Doreen McNally, Felicity Dowling, Imogen Woolley, Johanna Schweier, June Hudson, Keith Barber, Libby Mackay, Lois Woolley, Lynda Cash, Maddy Vaz, Margaret Mariette, Mary O’Sullivan, Olivia Graham, Terri Heldt, Tracey Dunn, Zi Lan Liao

    For more information about Women in Action visit: https://collective-encounters.org.uk/projects/women-in-action/

    To explore the full interviews with the 18 women visit: https://audio.maydayrooms.org/the-ballad-of-18-women

    Made possible with funding from National Lottery Heritage Fund, PH Holt Foundation, LCVS, Arts Council England, and Liverpool City Council; archived in partnership with the Museum of Liverpool and MayDay Radio.

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    16 mins
  • Act 2: The Action
    May 16 2022

    Act 2: The Action

    This radio ballad highlights the stories of 18 Merseyside women to give an insight into the incredible contributions women make every day to improve lives in our region. Woven together, they give a glimpse of the multitude of positive actions that hold, nurture and empower our communities.

    The 18 women share a concern for fairness and social justice, but their causes, actions and impacts are many and varied. Some would not consider themselves to be ‘activists’, but all have given of themselves to help others and in doing that have made the world a better place. The radio ballad pulls some common threads from their stories; the archive collection (available online or on request) offers the full recording for each person, showing the richness of their individual contributions.

    We hope the ballad and recordings will inspire new women activists, as well as sustain, celebrate and encourage those who are already working for change: it is a homage to these 18 women and to you.

    Written by Sarah Thornton

    Composed by Bethany Kay Hopkins

    Directed by Tessa Buddle

    Sound Design by Karen Lauke

    Artwork by Doriscakes Creates

    Featuring the voices of:

    Alma Brown, Anna Reid, Anne Gorton, Anya Chapman, Chantelle Lunt, Clara Paillard, Doreen McNally, Felicity Dowling, Imogen Woolley, Johanna Schweier, June Hudson, Keith Barber, Libby Mackay, Lois Woolley, Lynda Cash, Maddy Vaz, Margaret Mariette, Mary O’Sullivan, Olivia Graham, Terri Heldt, Tracey Dunn, Zi Lan Liao

    For more information about Women in Action visit: https://collective-encounters.org.uk/projects/women-in-action/

    To explore the full interviews with the 18 women visit: https://audio.maydayrooms.org/the-ballad-of-18-women

    Made possible with funding from National Lottery Heritage Fund, PH Holt Foundation, LCVS, Arts Council England, and Liverpool City Council; archived in partnership with the Museum of Liverpool and MayDay Radio.

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    19 mins
  • Act 3: Resilience
    May 16 2022

    Act 3: Resilience

    This radio ballad highlights the stories of 18 Merseyside women to give an insight into the incredible contributions women make every day to improve lives in our region. Woven together, they give a glimpse of the multitude of positive actions that hold, nurture and empower our communities.

    The 18 women share a concern for fairness and social justice, but their causes, actions and impacts are many and varied. Some would not consider themselves to be ‘activists’, but all have given of themselves to help others and in doing that have made the world a better place. The radio ballad pulls some common threads from their stories; the archive collection (available online or on request) offers the full recording for each person, showing the richness of their individual contributions.

    We hope the ballad and recordings will inspire new women activists, as well as sustain, celebrate and encourage those who are already working for change: it is a homage to these 18 women and to you.

    Written by Sarah Thornton

    Composed by Bethany Kay Hopkins

    Directed by Tessa Buddle

    Sound Design by Karen Lauke

    Artwork by Doriscakes Creates

    Featuring the voices of:

    Alma Brown, Anna Reid, Anne Gorton, Anya Chapman, Chantelle Lunt, Clara Paillard, Doreen McNally, Felicity Dowling, Imogen Woolley, Johanna Schweier, June Hudson, Keith Barber, Libby Mackay, Lois Woolley, Lynda Cash, Maddy Vaz, Margaret Mariette, Mary O’Sullivan, Olivia Graham, Terri Heldt, Tracey Dunn, Zi Lan Liao

    For more information about Women in Action visit: https://collective-encounters.org.uk/projects/women-in-action/

    To explore the full interviews with the 18 women visit: https://audio.maydayrooms.org/the-ballad-of-18-women

    Made possible with funding from National Lottery Heritage Fund, PH Holt Foundation, LCVS, Arts Council England, and Liverpool City Council; archived in partnership with the Museum of Liverpool and MayDay Radio.

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    13 mins
  • The Epilogue
    May 16 2022

    The Epilogue

    This radio ballad highlights the stories of 18 Merseyside women to give an insight into the incredible contributions women make every day to improve lives in our region. Woven together, they give a glimpse of the multitude of positive actions that hold, nurture and empower our communities.

    The 18 women share a concern for fairness and social justice, but their causes, actions and impacts are many and varied. Some would not consider themselves to be ‘activists’, but all have given of themselves to help others and in doing that have made the world a better place. The radio ballad pulls some common threads from their stories; the archive collection (available online or on request) offers the full recording for each person, showing the richness of their individual contributions.

    We hope the ballad and recordings will inspire new women activists, as well as sustain, celebrate and encourage those who are already working for change: it is a homage to these 18 women and to you.

    Written by Sarah Thornton

    Composed by Bethany Kay Hopkins

    Directed by Tessa Buddle

    Sound Design by Karen Lauke

    Artwork by Doriscakes Creates

    Featuring the voices of:

    Alma Brown, Anna Reid, Anne Gorton, Anya Chapman, Chantelle Lunt, Clara Paillard, Doreen McNally, Felicity Dowling, Imogen Woolley, Johanna Schweier, June Hudson, Keith Barber, Libby Mackay, Lois Woolley, Lynda Cash, Maddy Vaz, Margaret Mariette, Mary O’Sullivan, Olivia Graham, Terri Heldt, Tracey Dunn, Zi Lan Liao

    For more information about Women in Action visit: https://collective-encounters.org.uk/projects/women-in-action/

    To explore the full interviews with the 18 women visit: https://audio.maydayrooms.org/the-ballad-of-18-women

    Made possible with funding from National Lottery Heritage Fund, PH Holt Foundation, LCVS, Arts Council England, and Liverpool City Council; archived in partnership with the Museum of Liverpool and MayDay Radio.

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    6 mins