Mr Porter | Fathers and Sons

Aug 31 2016 28 mins 222
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Produced by MR PORTER and Radio Wolfgang, this documentary series explores contemporary masculinity, through the eyes of fathers and their sons. From funny and inspiring to thought-provoking and poignant stories, we celebrate the multifaceted nature of fatherhood, focusing on the highs and lows of birth, death, love, money, health and inheritance.

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006 – The Change

Aug 31 2016 36 mins  
How does a father support his teenage child’s transition to becoming a man? From testosterone injections to reconstructive surgery, this story follows a father’s unwavering support as he helps guide his son in his new gender. https://radiowolfgang.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

005 – The Barbershop

Aug 11 2016 25 mins  
A trip to the barbers is about more than just a haircut. This episode offers an insight into this all-male hub, the pleasures and the pressures of fatherhood and what it means to be a man, all from the barber’s chair. https://radiowolfgang.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

004 – The Lesson

Jul 28 2016 24 mins  
“In art learn life, in life learn art”. Meet ‘The Piano Doctor’, Rolf Dragstra, a third generation piano tuner, who is passing the skill on to his son Ellis. But for Ellis is this a welcome inheritance or a daunting prospect? https://radiowolfgang.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

003 – The Date

Jul 08 2016 30 mins  
‘Wilfully old-fashioned, divorced father of three seeks blissfully happy, single life.’ James, fifty-two, finds himself reluctantly thrust into his very own real-life romantic comedy, when his son Jack, puts him on Tinder. https://radiowolfgang.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

002 – The Factory

Jul 08 2016 26 mins  
Growing up Nick assumed he'd become the fifth generation to take over the family-run scissor factory in Sheffield. But fate, economics and a father-son power struggle collude to make the journey less easy than he'd imagined. https://radiowolfgang.com/s/fathers-and-sons/the-factory Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

001 – The Captain

Jul 08 2016 29 mins  
Being a role model to a teenage boy is never easy. It’s even harder when you’re facing an aggressive form of cancer. Meet Dominic Manley and his teenage son, Finn, as they attempt to navigate through uncharted waters. https://radiowolfgang.com/ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.