5. We are Family (aren’t we?)

What makes someone family?

An episode of the The Flipside with Paris Lees podcast, hosted by BBC Radio 4, titled "5. We are Family (aren’t we?)" was published on November 3, 2021 and runs 33 minutes.

November 3, 2021 ·33m · The Flipside with Paris Lees

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What makes someone family? Paris speaks to a woman who found out her father wasn't exactly her father and another woman who will probably never even meet her offspring. Dr Rachel Farr shares her research into children born into diverse families, specifically those born with LGBTQ+ parents.Hosted by Paris Lees. Written by Hannah Varrall and Paris Lees.Assistant Producer: Lucy Evans Production Manager: Emily Jarvis Audio Engineers: Chris Carter and Nick Webb Mixed by Mau Loseto Producer: Hannah Varrall Executive Producer: Rubina Pabani An ITN production for BBC Radio 4

Episode Description

What makes someone family?

Paris speaks to a woman who found out her father wasn't exactly her father and another woman who will probably never even meet her offspring.

Dr Rachel Farr shares her research into children born into diverse families, specifically those born with LGBTQ+ parents.

Hosted by Paris Lees. Written by Hannah Varrall and Paris Lees.

Assistant Producer: Lucy Evans Production Manager: Emily Jarvis Audio Engineers: Chris Carter and Nick Webb Mixed by Mau Loseto Producer: Hannah Varrall Executive Producer: Rubina Pabani

An ITN production for BBC Radio 4

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