My Mother Taught Me How 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 ±«Óãtv Cymru Wales Production.
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"She would have been your Mamgu. She still is your Mamgu..."
Duration: 02:16
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Daf listens to a childhood recording of himself singing...
Duration: 01:27
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Himself | Daf James |
| Social Worker | Eiry Thomas |
| Little Daf | Lewis Howe |
| Dawn | Mali Matthews |
| Director | James Robinson |
| Writer | Daf James |
Broadcasts
- Wed 8 Feb 2017 14:15±«Óãtv Radio 4
- Wed 5 Aug 2020 14:15±«Óãtv Radio 4 FM
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