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Blood Ties: Series 6

Blood Ties: Series 6: Episode 3: The Simpson Family

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Episode 3: The Simpson Family

Series 6

The Simpson Family

BBC Radio Scotland - Blood Ties, Series 6, The Simpson Family

Scotland's largest family, The Simpsons, talk to Ruth Wishart.

The Simpson family discuss being the largest family in Scotland with Ruth Wishart, and talk about the practicalities of raising thirteen children.

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The Simpson family discuss being the largest family in Scotland with Ruth Wishart and talk about the practicalities of raising thirteen children.

Derek and Deborah Simpson have six daughters and seven sons. They live in East Kilbride and as an outsider looking in, their home and attitude is perfected to the point that unless you knew the family, you would be shocked to learn that they have so many children.

They tell Ruth about how they manage to divide their time up between all their children as well as finding some quality time for themselves.

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Ruth Wishart explores moral and ethical dilemmas facing families.

Ruth Wishart talks to people whose family relationships challenge our ideas about what is typical and how their experiences have shaped their lives.

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