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Five famous people reflect on fatherhood
In the recent Radio 4 documentary Father's Day, comedian Mark Thomas examined how the image of dad has been made and re-made over the decades. We heard from a variety of people from the past few decades about what fatherhood meant to them. Here's a selection of some of those experiences.
Christopher Robin Milne: "He wasn't concerned with me"
Christopher Robin Milne on his Father AA Milne
The son of the Winnie the Pooh creator recalls his distant relationship with his father.
Bob Geldof: "It was acute, the overwhelming sense of loss"
Bob Geldof on Fatherhood
The musician spoke openly about missing his children after his divorce with Paula Yates.
Tony Blair: "The kids keep you grounded"
Tony Blair on Fatherhood
The former Prime Minister spoke about being a dad before being elected in 1997.
David Beckham: "I opened the window and shouted 'I love you' to him"
David Beckham on Fatherhood
The legendary footballer talks about his relationship with his son.
David Lammy MP: "I do think we've got a lot better at being dads"
David Lammy on Fatherhood
The Labour MP reflects on what it is like being a dad in the modern world.
