My Mother Taught Me How To Sing

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Daf James

Eiry Thomas

Lewis Howe

Mali Matthews

James Robinson

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My Mother Taught Me How to Sing

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By Daf James. Docu-drama about negotiating the adoption process. And learning to sing.

By Daf James. Docu-drama. 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.

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.

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