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April 4, 2024 35 mins

James Church, Charlotte’s dad, has been in her life since she was three. Seven years ago, James was diagnosed with AL amyloidosis. They talk about his difficult upbringing in Cardiff, living with a terminal illness, and his profound take on what it means to lead a good life.

Charlotte Church hosts a series of intimate conversations about belonging, working class identity and the unbreakable bonds of family.

A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Sounds.

Producer: Lynsey Martenstyn Executive Producer: Paul Smith Music by Jonathan Powell & Charlotte Church Development Executive: Emma Shaw Additional production and editing: Helen Brown Commissioning editor for BBC Sounds: Rhian Roberts

Contains lyrics from "Cardiff Born" by Frank Hennessy.

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