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Bernie Eccleston on TM

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Mmsnet101 · 10/07/2020 10:36

Anyone else see the interview on TM? Bernie with his wife, talking about him becoming a Dad again at 89.

He said he hadn't realised how having a child could enhance your life... Except he already has 3 grown up daughters! But he's getting the chance to be a hands on dad now as he was working and too important when they were kids, so now he's retired it's different and perfect time to have kids Hmm

When asked if he was hands on, he said yes but doesn't do nappies or night feeds as "that's what wives are for" and if anyone is offended by that it's because we've taken it the wrong way Angry

When asked about BLM and F1 he said "I've never met a black person I don't like" and F1 is "open to everyone and no barriers at all" .. Aye if you've got ££££££ behind you

"I don't think anyone wouldn't employ someone because they are black"

Wow. Just wow. The poor child.

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LouiseTrees · 10/07/2020 11:32

It was a very awkward interview!

timetest · 10/07/2020 11:34

His oldest child is in her sixties, a sister old enough to be her siblings grandmother.

Mmsnet101 · 10/07/2020 19:30

I feel sorry for his daughters, to hear your dad saying he's now realised how wonderful children can be etc... No matter your age that's got to hurt!

Very awkward, I felt like his wife knew he was saying the wrong things but didn't want to correct him or try to say anything to salvage it. Probably isn't allowed to!

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