53. Stories of a Father
Matthew Syed explores how a daughter found connection with her father, who died before she was born, and the profound relationship that can exist despite loss of this kind.
Violinist and composer Diana Yukawa lost her father, Akihisa Yukawa, in the Japan Air Lines Flight 123 plane crash of August 1985. The crash was just five weeks before she was born. As she grew up, Diana wanted to get to know her father.
Matthew Syed, explores the profound relationship that can exist between parent and child separated by a loss of this kind, and the role of storytelling in creating those connections.
Writer Ashley Reese’s husband, Rob, died of cancer in 2022. Ashley is planning to get pregnant with hers and Rob’s child using IVF. She is making plans for their future child to know their father.
Featuring Diana Yukawa, Ashley Reese and clinical psychologist Dr Emma Svanberg.
Presenter: Matthew Syed
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Series editor: Katherine Godfrey
Sound design and mix: Naomi Clarke
Theme tune by Ioana Selaru
A Novel production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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- Wed 15 Nov 2023 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 20 Nov 2023 00:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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