The Fainthearted Feminist
TV series
The Fainthearted Feminist
1984, English, on BBC Two. Created by Christopher Bond & Jill Tweedie.
A sitcom about a mother who decides to embrace the principles of feminism.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1984
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Latest episode
S1 E5: Episode 5
Aired 16 April 1984
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Christopher BondCreator
- Jill TweedieCreator
- Lynn RedgraveMartha · 5 ep
- Jonathan NewthJosh · 5 ep
- Sarah NevilleMary · 5 ep
- Helen CotterillMo · 5 ep
- Sara SugarmanJane · 5 ep
- Andrew PaleyBen · 5 ep
- Linda PolanBess · 4 ep
- Julia SwiftMay · 4 ep
- Polly AdamsIrene · 3 ep
- Joan SandersonMother · 2 ep
- Gilly FlowerWoman in Supermarket · 1 ep
- Roger AvonFather · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 19 March 1984
- Last aired
- 16 April 1984
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Fainthearted Feminist: quick answers
Is The Fainthearted Feminist worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Fainthearted Feminist are there?
The Fainthearted Feminist has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Fainthearted Feminist finished?
Yes. The Fainthearted Feminist ended in 1984, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Fainthearted Feminist on?
The Fainthearted Feminist isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
The Fainthearted Feminist parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Fainthearted Feminist?
If you liked The Fainthearted Feminist, try One Day at a Time, Workin' Moms, The Hogan Family.
Who created The Fainthearted Feminist?
The Fainthearted Feminist was created by Christopher Bond and Jill Tweedie and stars Lynn Redgrave, Jonathan Newth, Sarah Neville.