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Difficult memories for actor Alan Cumming, as he continues his moving memoir about his troubled relationship with his father.

Difficult memories for actor Alan Cumming, as he continues reading his deeply moving memoir about his troubled relationship with his father and the mystery of his maternal grandfather.

Written and read by Alan Cumming.
Abridged by Sara Davies.

Producer: Elizabeth Allard

First broadcast on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 in 2010.

15 minutes

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The National Association for People Abused in ChildhoodÌýis a charity that offers support, advice and guidance to adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse.

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Supportline: information and support for survivors of child abuse

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Helpline: 0808 800 5000

Text: 88858

Email:Ìýhelp@nspcc.org.ukÌý

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For further information use one of the following:

Phone: 01786 466320

Email:Ìýwithscotland@stir.ac.uk

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ChildLineÌýis the UK’s free, 24-hour confidential helpline for children and young people who need to talk.Ìý Trained counsellors are there to provide comfort, support and advice about any problem that’s on your mind.Ìý Contact them 24 hours a day, every day, by phone or via their website.

Helpline: 0800 1111 (calls are free from all existing networks – landline and mobile)

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SamaritansÌýis available for anyone struggling to cope round the clock, every single day of the year. They provide a safe place to talk where calls are completely confidential. Get in touch by phone or email or find the details for the local branch online

Phone: 08457 90 90 90

Email:Ìýjo@samaritans.org

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The Everyman ProjectÌýruns a programme that aims to help men to change their angry, violent or abusive behaviour. It also provides a support service for partners of men on the programme.

Phone: 0207 263 8884

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Alan Cumming
Author Alan Cumming
Abridger Sara Davies
Producer Elizabeth Allard

Broadcasts

  • Tue 18 Nov 2014 09:45
  • Wed 19 Nov 2014 00:30
  • Tue 20 Aug 2019 14:45
  • Wed 21 Aug 2019 02:45

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