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Carry on Coxing

25/07/2016

BBC Radio 4 - The Untold, Carry on Coxing

A 77-year-old cox and a rowing eight that helps him recover from the loss of his wife.

The tale of a 77-year-old widower who coxes a women's rowing eight while coping with the death of his wife. Grace Dent presents.

Paddy Davison is 77 years old and possibly the oldest rowing coxswain in the country. He's also never rowed a stroke in his life, and only discovered the sport five years ago. Despite the late start, he commands a crew of eight ladies at the City of Bristol Rowing Club and is desperately hoping for success at this year's Henley Women's Regatta. But this isn't really a story of a rowing race. This is a tale of recovery from grief, and how teamwork and friendship can be a powerful salve. Paddy lost his wife, Jules, nearly two years ago in sudden and unexpected circumstances. It knocked him for six. But his 'rowing girls' have been there for him, and are helping him get his life back on track. 

Grace Dent presents.

Producer: Karen Gregor.

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