In a new short series for All 4, actor and rapper Ashley Walters AKA Asher D goes on a journey to meet fathers from different walks of life to hear their stories and learn from their experiences, in a bid to continue being a great father to his seven children.
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Through the six episodes, we'll see a variety of characters including transgender boxing manager Kellie Maloney, delving into their lives and how they're viewed by their kids.
The synopsis for the episodes read:
Dad at 17, Super Dad at 19: In the first episode, Ashley meets a young father who adopted his sister’s children after she had a life-changing accident. With kids of his own, we find out how this dad copes at such a young age.
Dad in a Dress: Ashley meets transgender boxing manager, Kellie Maloney. Kellie reveals that her kids still call her dad, and the two discuss how the transition has affected family life.
Ex-Gangster Dad: This episode features a dad who used to be part of a notorious London gang. With four kids, he’s left a life of crime behind him to focus on bringing them up in the best way he can.
Dwarf Dad: Ashley meets a dad of two with dwarfism. One child is a little person, while the other isn’t. How does this dad’s parenting skills fare on the two? Does his experience growing up a dwarf change his relationship with his children?
Bridge-Climbing Single Dad: In this episode, Ashley meets the founder of Fathers4Justice, which orchestrates stunts to highlight the struggles fathers go through in family courts. Ashley finds out what motivated him to start, and 15 years later, what inspires him to continue.
Online Porn Star Dad: How would you feel if your parents were porn stars? For Chris Piston’s kids, that’s a reality. Ashley meets Chris, and asks how he’s handling the situation – particularly when it comes to the big talk about sex...
You can check out the brilliant five preview clips for the series below. Top Dad is available now to watch on All 4 at http://www.channel4.com/programmes/top-dad