A special episode of Roman Kemp and Tom Grennan’s BBC 5 Live podcast You About? sees Roman sit down with his father, Martin Kemp, to talk about parenting.
This month the BBC is shining a light on the role of dads across Britain with a special Fatherhood season on Radio 4 and 5 Live, featuring the new episode of Roman and Tom’s podcast You About?.
In the episode, released today (12 November) on BBC Sounds, Roman sits down with his father, Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp, for an open and emotional chat about parenting, lessons passed down, and the unique bond between fathers and sons.
The conversation forms part of a wider BBC season examining the meaning of fatherhood today; from deeply personal reflections to historical insight.
On Radio 4, comedian Darren Harriott leads Father Figuring, a five-part series exploring his decision whether or not to become a dad. Having outlived his own father, who died at 35, Darren reflects on grief, growth and what being a dad could mean for him.
Meanwhile, author Horatio Clare takes a historical approach in his new three-part series Fatherhood: Is It Working?, launching 24 November. Tracing the evolution of fatherhood from Victorian breadwinners to modern co-parents, Horatio asks whether the traditional ideals of provider, protector and permanence still hold up today.
Elsewhere, writer and musician Matt Edmondson explores the power of the lullaby in Lost in Lullabies for Radio 4’s Illuminated strand, airing 16 November. At a Neonatal Unit, he discovers how music can soothe and connect even the tiniest listeners.
Across the week, Saturday Live, Woman’s Hour, and Radio 5 Live Breakfast will continue the conversation about what fatherhood means in 2025, alongside India Rakusen’s returning series Child, which explores the emotional growth of toddlers.
