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Invited to his son’s poetry prize ceremony, Blake's dad brings wood for fencing. Concluded by Blake Morrison.

Following his father's death, Blake sees a therapist who asks him the question which provides the title for this memoir.

He remembers his father's final visit to London....

Blake Morrison's concludes his tribute to his father - an irascible Yorkshire GP.

Abridged by Blake Morrison.

Producer: Di Speirs

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1994.

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 17 Oct 202503:30

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