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My Mother Taught Me How to Sing

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

By Daf James

Docu-drama about two men negotiating the adoption process.

Daf and his partner Hywel want to adopt. But when his mum dies, Daf wonders if he has what it takes to become a parent. Returning to his childhood home, and with the help of some cassette recordings made of him growing up, Daf attempts to uncover what it means to be a mum.

Daf James.... Himself
Social Worker.... Eiry Thomas
Little Daf.... Lewis Howe
Dawn.... Mali Matthews

Directed by James Robinson
A BBC Cymru Wales Production. Show less

Contributors

Himself:
Daf James
Social Worker:
Eiry Thomas
Little Daf:
Lewis Howe
Writer:
Daf James

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