Episode Playlist
Episode 39 (Final)( 0:26:38)
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In this final episode of "A Respectable Veneer" written by Rachel Dore, published by Upstart Press and narrated by Romi Hooper—Ruby faces the hardest truth of all: she must carry on. With Douglas broken by grief and gone for good, and the threat of losing her home hanging over her, Ruby fights to hold herself and Edie steady. But when the solicitor finally reveals Frank’s last wishes, everything shifts. Ruby must confront a future she never imagined—one filled with responsibility, independence, and the strange possibility of safety at last. As she takes her first decisive steps forward, the ghost of Frank’s laughter lingers, urging her to claim the life he believed she deserved.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earle Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 17/06/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 38( 0:28:2)
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Ruby finds herself adrift in the aftermath of Frank’s funeral. Surrounded by gossiping mourners, theatrical strangers, and judgmental church ladies, she struggles to maintain composure while her grief and fear gnaw at her resolve. Madam Hoxha offers strength and perspective, but Vi’s interference only deepens Ruby’s sense of displacement. As Edie tries to return to normal and Janice gently keeps the household afloat, Ruby must confront the unsettling question of what comes next—especially when a letter from Frank’s solicitor arrives, addressed to Mrs. Douglas W. Woods.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earl Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 10/06/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 37 ( 0:27:51)
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Ruby reels through a day of grief, shock, and suffocating social obligation. As she struggles to comfort Edie and compose herself, Madam Hoxha arrives with unexpected compassion and a fierce protective instinct. But Vi’s meddling soon resumes, bringing funeral plans, unwanted judgments, and the looming reality that Ruby and Edie may be forced from the home they’ve only just begun to feel safe in. At Frank’s funeral, Ruby must navigate a room full of strangers, whispers, and memories—while the distance between her and Douglas stretches into something unbridgeable.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earl Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 3/06/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 36( 0:26:53)
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Ruby struggles to hold herself and Edie together in the devastating aftermath of Frank’s death. As grief engulfs the household, Edie’s shock begins to surface, and Ruby’s own guilt turns inward with punishing force. Vi strides in with plans for the funeral—and with the crushing news that Ruby and Edie may soon have to leave the only refuge they’ve known. With no Douglas, no Frank, and no certainty about what comes next, Ruby must summon the strength to keep moving through a world that suddenly feels stripped bare.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earl Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 27/05/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 35 ( 0:23:29)
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Ruby faces the shattering aftermath of the fatal confrontation on the back lawn. As police questions close in, Edie withdraws into shock, and Dr. Bradshaw urges calm, Ruby must hold herself together while the fragile world she built collapses around her. Grief overwhelms the house—and when Douglas, broken by loss, turns on Ruby and walks out, she’s left to navigate the ruins alone. In the silence that follows, guilt, love, and memory blur, and Ruby is haunted by the voice of the one person who might still understand her.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earl Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 20/05/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 34( 0:26:49)
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The fallout from Lou Watkins’ violent confrontation sends shockwaves through the household. With Frank dead, Douglas wounded, and the police demanding answers, Ruby fights to hold herself—and Edie—together as the night closes in. But while the authorities circle and neighbours intrude, Ruby must decide how much truth she can tell, how much she must conceal, and how far she’s willing to go to protect the only family she has left.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earl Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 13/05/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 33( 0:22:53)
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The danger Ruby has feared finally arrives at the back door. Lou Watkins returns, demanding Edie, and the fragile household braces for the worst. With terror closing in, Ruby, Douglas, and Frank must decide how far they’ll go to protect the child they all love. What follows is a desperate confrontation that pushes each of them past fear, past morality, and into an irreversible act that will change everything.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earl Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 6/05/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 32( 0:22:52)
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Ruby faces a reckoning. After Douglas confronts her about her past and his own wartime memories resurface, the household is shaken by raw honesty, fear, and grief. As the three adults finally speak openly, their shared vulnerabilities forge an uneasy truce. Meanwhile, Ruby pours her restlessness into stitching a ragdoll for Edie, trying to shield her daughter from the tension crackling around them. In the warmth of the evening, as the trio bicker over music and cards, Ruby glimpses a surprising truth: that real love—even the complicated kind—can be steady, comforting, and fiercely protective in the face of what lies ahead.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earle Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 29/04/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 31( 0:23:43)
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Ruby struggles under the weight of fear, guilt, and growing tension in the household. While she distracts herself with sewing and small comforts, Edie’s innocence and Frank’s fragility only sharpen her sense that danger is closing in. Douglas, shaken by what he’s learned and by memories of the war, grows distant. As Ruby battles to keep order—and keep Edie safe—domestic strains spill into moments of anger, confusion, and unexpected tenderness. The threat of Lou Watkins still looms, and Ruby knows that sooner or later they’ll have to decide how far they’re willing to go to protect each other.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earl Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 22/04/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 30( 0:23:32)
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Ruby returns from a rare night out to find her deepest fear waiting at the door. Lou Watkins has tracked her down, and his claim over Edie threatens the fragile safety Ruby has fought to build. As she finally reveals her past to Douglas, the household is shaken by shock, grief, and a night of harrowing unrest. With danger closing in and Frank suffering through tormenting nightmares, Ruby must confront the possibility that their hard‑won sanctuary may be slipping away.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earl Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 15/04/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 29( 0:24:4)
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Ruby is swept into a celebration she can’t quite feel part of. Frank and Douglas shower her and Edie with affection and extravagant gifts, grateful for the safety and understanding she provides. But their joy only deepens Ruby’s sense of isolation. As Edie delights in new treasures and a kitten of her own, Ruby is left grappling with buried grief, unspoken fears, and a world that feels suddenly fragile. A night out with Janice offers a brief escape, but Ruby’s unease follows her home.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earle Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 8/04/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 28( 0:26:42)
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Ruby prepares for her quiet registry office wedding, only to find herself overwhelmed by fear, pressure, and the steady collapse of her composure. While Edie returns to school and Douglas and Frank bustle with plans, Ruby is haunted by the sense that danger still stalks them. Even as neighbours, friends, and Madam Hoxha gather to witness the ceremony, Ruby feels increasingly detached from the happiness around her—an observer in her own life, struggling to keep her terror and sorrow at bay.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earl Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 1/04/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 27( 0:23:28)
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Ruby does her best to give Edie a joyful Friday night outing, even as fear shadows every step. A new pair of shoes, a bustling crowd, and Janice’s cheerful company should have made for a happy evening—but Ruby can’t shake the sense that danger is closing in. When a mysterious car seems to follow them home, the fragile safety Ruby has tried to build threatens to collapse, just as the household prepares to celebrate Douglas’s decision to move in.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earle Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 25/03/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 26( 0:25:40)
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Ruby begins to imagine a future that looks almost ordinary: Edie returning to school in a new coat, herself back at Vardo, and the prospect of a carefully arranged marriage drawing closer. But shadows from her past still trail her steps, and even small moments of comfort carry the weight of uncertainty. With Frank slowly regaining strength and Madam Hoxha offering unexpected warmth, Ruby must navigate loyalty, secrecy, and the fragile hope of a safer life.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earle Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 18/03/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 25( 0:23:9)
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Ruby and Edie begin to settle into their new life at Frank’s house. But Ruby’s fragile sense of security is shaken once again when shocking news from Auckland rips open old wounds. As Frank recovers and Douglas lends steady support, Ruby tries to keep her worries hidden behind hard work, careful routines, and kindness. Yet memories of her past—and the dangers she fears may still be following her—continue to cast long shadows over her new beginning.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earl Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 11/03/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 24( 0:25:12)
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Ruby grapples with exhaustion as she cares for both a feverish Edie and a fragile, recovering Frank. Despite moments of comfort, fear and grief press heavily on her, especially as news from Auckland threatens to upend the fragile sense of safety she’s been trying to build. As Ruby fights to keep her footing, unexpected tenderness and new uncertainties shape the long hours of the night.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earl Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 4/03/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 23( 0:25:59)
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Ruby struggles to keep herself steady after revealing the truth of her past to Frank. As she tries to hold everyday life together for Edie, a frightening encounter on a rain‑soaked street reignites old fears. With illness, worry, and rising tensions inside Frank’s house, Ruby must navigate exhaustion, danger, and the fragile hope that things might still settle into something like safety.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse and child exploitation.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earl Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 26/02/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 22( 0:23:51)
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Ruby reels from Edie’s devastating confession, forcing her to confront the darkest parts of the past she hoped they had left behind. As a sleepless night unfolds, Ruby and Frank find themselves sharing long‑guarded truths, exposing wounds, loyalties and fears neither expected to voice. While Ruby works to hold herself together for Edie’s sake, the fragile certainty of their new life begins to shift.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence, child abuse, and references to child trafficking and sexual abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earle Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 19/02/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 21( 0:23:3)
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Ruby’s sense of safety is shaken when signs from her past resurface. As memories and fears collide, she struggles to protect Edie while holding their new life at Frank’s together. Meanwhile, troubling revelations force Ruby to confront the shadows she worked so hard to escape.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence, references to child abuse, and mentions of sexual exploitation.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earl Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 12/02/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 20( 0:23:37)
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Ruby and Edie begin to settle into their new life at Frank’s home. But comfort is short‑lived. A single glimpse on a busy street threatens to shatter the fragile safety Ruby has fought to build, stirring old fears even as she tries to move forward. At Salon Vardo, Ruby throws herself into demanding new work, while tensions and expectations quietly rise around her.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earl Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 5/02/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 19( 0:23:42)
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Ruby and Edie begin settling into Frank’s home, navigating the unfamiliar warmth, clutter, and expectations of their new surroundings. As Ruby works to establish routines, build trust, and create a sense of belonging, a sudden glimpse of a familiar figure on the street threatens to shake the fragile stability she’s only just begun to build.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earl Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 29/01/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 18( 0:24:14)
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Ruby prepares for a new beginning as she and Edie get ready to move into Frank’s home. But first, she takes bold steps to protect Douglas and Frank’s privacy, confronting Vi in an attempt to secure a peaceful future for them all. As Ruby navigates delicate social territory and the emotional weight of her choices, the promise of a more stable life begins to take shape—though not without its complications.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earl Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 22/01/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 17 ( 0:22:41)
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Ruby faces the consequences of a bold proposal that could reshape life for herself, Edie, Douglas, and Frank. As questions of respectability, protection, and survival collide, Ruby finds herself navigating delicate emotions and tricky social terrain. With new possibilities on the horizon, she must decide what risks are worth taking—and what kind of future she dares to imagine.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earle Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 15/01/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 16 ( 0:26:47)
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Ruby wrestles with painful memories stirred up during a night at Janice’s house, and the emotional aftershocks follow her into the new day. As tensions rise at home, at work, and within her own heart, Ruby is forced to navigate new expectations at Salon Vardo, Edie’s growing needs, and a life‑changing proposal she never expected to make. With the future shifting under her feet, Ruby must decide what security, dignity, and courage look like for both herself and her daughter.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence, references to child abuse, and discussion of sexual assault.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earle Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 8/01/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 15( 0:26:46)
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Ruby and Edie spend a night in the house Janice is minding, where light‑hearted fun stirs up painful memories Ruby has long tried to bury. As Janice’s playful warmth edges into something more complicated, Ruby finds herself navigating unwelcome reminders of the past while trying to protect her daughter and keep their future on course. With growing pressures at home, at work, and within herself, Ruby must confront what she’s willing to leave behind—and what she can no longer avoid.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earl Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 1/01/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 14( 0:24:3)
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Ruby juggles rising pressures at Salon Vardo and the emotional weight of Douglas’s recent confession. As tensions at work and home collide, she’s pushed to confront old fears, new desires, and the fragile balance she’s trying to protect for herself and Edie. Small missteps carry big consequences, and unexpected moments of connection hint at change ahead.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earle Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 25/12/2023 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 13( 0:22:57)
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Ruby continues to navigate the delicate balance between survival, independence, and the unexpected connections forming around her. After meeting Douglas’s war‑scarred friend Frank, Ruby faces new emotional complexities and choices that could reshape the future for both herself and Edie. Meanwhile, tensions at work and at home leave her questioning where safety and belonging truly lie.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earl Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 18/12/2023 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 12( 0:24:9)
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Ruby, Edie, and Douglas take a Sunday outing that brings moments of charm, unease, and unexpected honesty. As Ruby weighs Douglas’s proposal for a new living arrangement, she must confront her own instincts, her responsibilities to Edie, and the complicated emotions stirred by the people around her. Their visit to Douglas’s friend Frank opens yet another door into a future Ruby isn’t sure she’s ready for.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earle Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 11/12/2023 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 11( 0:21:32)
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Ruby, Edie, and Douglas take a rare trip to the pictures, offering a brief escape from the tensions of their everyday lives. But even small joys bring new questions for Ruby, who continues to weigh difficult choices about the future, the people around her, and the fragile stability she’s fighting to build.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earl Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 4/12/2023 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 10( 0:27:9)
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Ruby and Edie navigate new friendships and difficult encounters as life at Arcadia House grows increasingly complicated. A visit to Janice’s home offers warmth, surprises, and fresh tensions, leaving Ruby to reassess where she and Edie truly belong. As possibilities for a better future emerge, so do new uncertainties.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earle Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 27/11/2023 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 09 ( 0:23:25)
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Ruby continues adjusting to life at Salon Vardo, where new expectations and strict standards begin to reshape her world. As Edie does her best to behave, Ruby faces fresh pressures at work and at Arcadia House, navigating complicated relationships and the constant need to keep their future on track. Small encouragements offer hope, but the cost of respectability grows heavier by the day.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earle Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 20/11/2023 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 08( 0:26:1)
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Ruby begins her first full day at the elegant millinery salon. With Edie in tow, she tries to balance the pressures of new employment, strict expectations, and the constant need to keep her daughter quietly out of sight. As Ruby navigates the delicate world of high‑class hatmaking, she discovers both new challenges and small moments of hope.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence, references to child abuse, and some profanity.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earle Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 13/11/2023 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 07( 0:23:12)
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Ruby steps into an elegant millinery shop and finds herself briefly transported far from the hardships of Arcadia House. A chance encounter there may offer her a way forward, even as life back at the boarding house remains chaotic and unpredictable. Ruby and Edie continue to navigate their fragile new circumstances, testing Ruby’s resolve to build a safer, more stable future for them both.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence, references to child abuse, and some profanity.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earle Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 6/11/2023 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 06( 0:22:52)
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Ruby returns to Arcadia House and finds herself once again navigating its chaotic kitchen, its colourful residents, and the quiet bargains required to stay afloat. As opportunities seem scarce, an unexpected offer forces Ruby to weigh gratitude against obligation, while a glimpse of hope in a shop window hints at a possible way forward.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earl Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 30/10/2023 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 05( 0:26:44)
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Ruby continues navigating life at Arcadia House while searching for steady work in town. As she and Edie juggle crowded bathrooms, chaotic breakfasts, and the pressures of starting over, Ruby faces difficult choices about how to support them both without slipping into old dangers. A day of job‑hunting brings new challenges, small indignities, and a reminder of just how precarious their fresh start truly is.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with the support of NZ On Air, the Earl Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 23/10/2023 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 04( 0:25:8)
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Ruby and Edie navigate another morning in their precarious new lodgings. A simple search for a hairbrush leads to uneasy encounters, fraying nerves, and small moments of kindness as Ruby readies herself to find work and build a safer future for her daughter. Meanwhile, the bustling chaos of Arcadia House reveals both the challenges and unexpected allies in their new environment.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earl Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.
Published: 16/10/2023 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 03( 0:23:27)
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In this week’s episode of A Respectable Veneer, Ruby and Edie continue adjusting to life inside the shabby Arcadia House. Ruby remains cautious of the well‑meaning but troubled Mr Woods while trying to keep Edie safe and prepare her for a fresh start. With money tight and their future uncertain, the pressures of beginning again weigh heavily on Ruby, bringing both tender moments and rising tensions between mother and daughter.
Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Produced by Manawatū Peoples Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Published: 9/10/2023 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 02 ( 0:24:44)
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In this week’s episode of our Monday Serial, A Respectable Veneer—written by Rachel Dore, published by Upstart Press, and narrated by Romy Hooper—we return to Ruby and Edie as they attempt to settle into their new temporary lodgings. Supported by the Earl Creativity and Development Trust in collaboration with Manawatū People’s Radio, this serial explores love, courage, and the quiet determination needed to start over.
Picking up from last episode, Ruby and Edie have found a room in a tired boarding house, but the realities of their situation quickly become clear. The small space offers little comfort, and Ruby must navigate unfamiliar surroundings, wary strangers, and the constant need to stay unnoticed. As mother and daughter try to regain a sense of normalcy—washing up, preparing for dinner, and finding their footing—Ruby’s protective instincts and inner resolve are tested in subtle but meaningful ways.
Content Warning: This story contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Published: 2/10/2023 8:00:00 p.m.
Episode 01( 0:24:28)
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Manawatū People’s Radio launches the first episode of A Respectable Veneer, written by Rachel Dore, published by Upstart Press, and beautifully narrated by Romi Hooper. Supported by the Earl Creativity and Development Trust, this serial brings to life a moving tale of reinvention, resilience, and maternal determination.
Set in 1954 New Zealand, the story follows Ruby, a single mother travelling with her young daughter Edie as they arrive in a new town—hoping for a fresh start and a more “respectable” life. Their journey begins on a long train ride from Auckland, where shifting landscapes mirror Ruby’s mix of fear, hope, and exhaustion. Upon reaching Palmerston North, Ruby must quickly navigate the realities of finding shelter, staying unnoticed, and maintaining dignity in unfamiliar surroundings.
Content warning: This story includes elements of violence and references to child abuse.
Published: 25/09/2023 8:00:00 p.m.