Mr Porter | Fathers And Sons

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Synopsis

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.

Episodes

  • 006 – The Change

    31/08/2016 Duration: 36min

    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

    11/08/2016 Duration: 25min

    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

    28/07/2016 Duration: 24min

    “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

    08/07/2016 Duration: 30min

    ‘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

    08/07/2016 Duration: 26min

    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

    08/07/2016 Duration: 29min

    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.