Name: Mums on Strike
Released: 2023-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Available on Channel 5

Meet some of the UK's most unequal households, in which one partner is taking on more of the domestic load than anyone else in the home. Two participants from two different households down tools and walk out on their ungrateful families.

Reality · 2023 · 1 hr 5 min

Director Simon Brown , Anthony Linney

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

In two thirds of households across the UK, the responsibility for chores fails on one person. Now, in two separate homes in London, two women have had enough and put their partners to the test as they go 'on strike'.

44 min · 6 Nov 2023
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

David is a hardworking father but husband Luke is happy for David to take on all the responsibilities. Meanwhile, Stuart and Nikki constantly bicker about who does more around the house.

44 min · 13 Nov 2023
EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Meet two families where the unfair division of labour at home forces both wives into taking drastic action. Gaynor runs a hair salon and is married to Paul, a property developer, in Bolton. In Oldham, part-time dog groomer Sarah feels unappreciated.

44 min · 21 Jul 2024
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Karla withdraws her household labour and may not go through with her wedding unless fiancé Carl starts to contribute. Sarah's husband Kwaku needs to review his view on a woman's place.

45 min · 28 Jul 2024
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

Sam thinks Gary needs to learn how to run a household and get their teens to take some responsibility. Plus, Sam's messy partner Michael has her considering moving into a granny annexe.

45 min · 4 Aug 2024
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

A karate-loving couple have ended up fighting over who really does most of the housework, and 55-year-old Chrissy has had enough of looking after her dad as well as the rest of the family.

45 min · 11 Aug 2024