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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 BBC Cymru Wales Production.

44 minutes

Last on

Wed 5 Aug 202014:15

Credits

RoleContributor
HimselfDaf James
Social WorkerEiry Thomas
Little DafLewis Howe
DawnMali Matthews
DirectorJames Robinson
WriterDaf James

Broadcasts

  • Wed 8 Feb 201714:15
  • Wed 5 Aug 202014:15

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