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Radio 4,07 May 2026,28 mins
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Geoff Norcott examines modern masculinity in this second series of his stand-up show, by creating the safe space of a working men’s club so he can speak freely about the problems men are facing and how we might go about fixing them in a way that benefits everyone. This week, Geoff looks at the early years of fatherhood – before you can kick a ball around with them, or give them inspiring words of wisdom as a stirring score plays behind you. What does it mean to be a “good dad” to a baby? As ever, these serious points are intercut with “manly hypotheticals”, the sort of question men ask each other to avoid talking about stuff that matters, like: who would win in a fight between Ben Shephard and Dermot O’Leary? Written and presented by ... Geoff Norcott Recorded by ... Sean Kerwin Production manager ... Dawn Williams Executive producer ... Caroline Raphael Producer ... Ed Morrish
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