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Fathers and Daughters

Ahead of Father's Day, Jenni Murray presents a special about the relationship between fathers and daughters, and how it shapes women's lives from childhood to adulthood.

A special about Fathers and Daughters. Were you brought up by your Dad? What challenges and rewards did that bring? Whether he was perfect, or far-from, how has your father influenced your view of men and relationships? Plus the author Michael Frayn and his daughter Rebecca tell us how their relationship recovered from her rebellious teens.

Presenter Jenni Murray
Producer Jane Thurlow.

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Thu 14 Jun 2012 10:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Chapters

  • Michael and Rebecca Frayn

    Writer Michael Frayn and his director daughter, Rebecca talk about the ups and downs of their relationship as she went from adored eldest daughter, to rebellious teen and great friends as adults.

    Duration: 09:03

  • Fathers and Daughters in Fiction

    Jenni is joined by classicist Edith Hall and novelist Rebecca Stott to discuss what father/daughter relationships, represented in myth and literature, tell us about our world?

    Duration: 10:21

  • How your dad shapes your view of men

    How does your father and your relationship with him shape your view of men? Jenni is joined by Chloe Madeley and Woman’s Hour listener Katy who discuss their experiences.

    Duration: 07:31

  • Looking after dad in old age

    Tessa Cunningham had not lived with her dad for 34 years. Then, in 2010, her father – Jim - had a nasty fall, which took away his independence. Catherine Carr went to find out what happened next.

    Duration: 06:48

  • Being brought up by dad

    What’s it like being brought up by a single Dad? Jane Alexander and Fay Ballard join Jenni to talk about their very different experiences.

    Duration: 08:07

Broadcast

  • Thu 14 Jun 2012 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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