Understand

BBC Radio 4

NEW in Understand - Seven Ages of Man with Michael RosenWhat does being a 'man' really mean in each decade of life? From Michael Palin in his 80s to comedian Vittorio Angelone, just turned 30, seven men share their personal experiences.

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Sep 25th Seven Ages of Man, with Michael Rosen: 3. David Baddiel's in his 60s
Sep 25th Seven Ages of Man, with Michael Rosen: 2. Colm Tóibín's in his 70s
Sep 25th Seven Ages of Man, with Michael Rosen: 1. Michael Palin's in his 80s

Understand

Sep 25, 2026
15 minutes
14 MB

What’s it like being a man in your 60s? In Episode 3 of Michael Rosen’s series about manhood and masculinity, comedian and writer David Baddiel shares his experience. Like all of us, David has always ‘known’ he was going to die, but it’s only now that he truly believes it. As he considers what sort of man he wants to be in his old age and what mark he’ll leave on the world, he realises it’s family that comes above everything else. But what does being a ‘father’ really mean? Presenter: Michael Rosen Producer: Rich Pow...

Understand

Seven Ages of Man, with Michael Rosen: 3. David Baddiel's in his 60s

BBC Radio 4

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