The Documentary Podcast
The Documentary Podcast
BBC World Service
Searching for Soldier Dad: Ep 1. Love story
34 minutes Posted May 10, 2026 at 12:30 am.
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Why don’t I have a father? Cathy is 10 years old when she starts asking questions. The secret her mum Maggie is forced to reveal changes everything. Years later, when lawyers and a geneticist turn up in their hometown in Kenya to take DNA samples, Maggie hopes they can help her finally learn the truth. Presented by Ivana Davidovic.