Show Notes
Journalist Louise McLoughlin relives the moment she discovered she was conceived with the help of a sperm donor. As Louise begins her search for her biological father, she speaks to others who found out far later in life, to explore issues around identity, honesty, and why knowing the truth about yourself matters.
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You Look Like Me is hosted by Louise McLoughlin, edited by Tamsin Hughes, and recorded in lockdown
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