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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Presented by Miranda Sawyer and produced by Sarah Peters

The Family Podcast: Competing with high-achieving parents

Whether your parents are in the public eye or just very accomplished at what they do, having a high achieving parent can be tricky. Do you spend your entire life trying to outstrip their success, live your life in their shadow – or give up entirely? Comedian Josh Howie, son of PR guru Lynne Franks, admits he's pretty competitive when it comes to his mum.

Jess Cartner-Morley assesses the rights and wrongs of designer children's clothes.

In his family playlist, bestselling author David Nicholls discusses space music, Cilla Black and how the Beatles can keep a dad sane.

Finally - the biggest taboo – what do you do when you think your friend's child is a monster? Speak out? Hold your tongue? Or never see your friends again?

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