“This week on Weekend
Woman's Hour, we talk to Denise and Robert Matthews; a couple who've
completely reversed their traditional roles. Denise works full time
as an estate agent whilst husband Robert works full time at home
doing the laundry and ironing, cleaning, gardening, grocery shopping,
cooking, washing up... everything.” presenter Janine Murphey
introduced. “Now, Denise... can you talk us through a typical
working day?”
“Of course Janine,
and hello.” Denise replied. “I get up around six-thirty, seven AM
and have a quick shower before breakfast, which Robert has lovingly
prepared for me. He straightens the bed and gives the bathroom a once
over before laying out my clothes for the day...”
“He chooses your
clothes?” Janine quizzed.
“Oh no, not at all.”
Denise said. “I tell him what I'll be wearing and he'll lay it out
and whilst I’m dressing, he's clearing up the breakfast dishes and
preparing my packed lunch...” she goes onto describe him handing
her her case and coat, seeing her off, briefly explains her working
day which ends at 5pm. “I return home to a cooked dinner and we
dine together, and whilst Robert's clearing the table, cleaning the
kitchen and washing the dishes, I'll either catch up on some
paperwork or put my feet up in front of the TV.”
“And Robert... what's
your typical day like?” Janine asked.