Edward james mcardle, a novelist saddled with caring for his elderly mother, now finds himself on the brink of literary success. With pressure to go on a us book tour mounting, the last thing edward needs is his friends jetting off to spain for an impromptu pride holiday, leaving their mothers on his doorstep! Over a chaotic weekend, he has to juggle his burgeoning career with the care of four eccentric, combative, and wildly different ladies. Extras · presented in high definition· audio commentary with director darren thornton and writer colin thornton· the absurdity in these moments an interview with james mcardle 2025, 25 mins the actor discusses his upbringing, training and collaboration on four mothers· frankie 2007, 12 mins a 15 year old schoolboy prepares to become a father in this short film written and directed by darren thornton· two hearts 2011, 17 mins short film written by colin thornton and directed by darren thornton. A man from lorna’s past is released from prison, spiralling her out of control· four mothers making of 2023, 5 mins a selection of behind the scenes clips and interviews with the cast and director· trailer· first pressing only illustrated booklet with new writing on the film by simon mccallum and director darren thornton, writing on frankie and two hearts by rachel pronger and original review by nick davis