5. We are Family (aren’t we?)

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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Hosted by Paris Lees, this science and storytelling podcast hears two stories from opposite sides of the coin and uses science to ask questions about elements of the human experience we take for granted. From why we forgive or why we devote ourselves to a cause, to what makes someone family and what a new language can reveal about ourselves. With international stories explored through social science, Paris Lees reflects on what makes us human.