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World of Secrets

Searching for Soldier Dad

3. Ghosts

20 April 2026

37 minutes

Available for over a year

Cathy and Peter confront their demons. Their searches for their fathers take them to dark and desperate places.

And back in London, it’s time to reveal the results of the DNA analysis, with life-changing consequences.

This episode contains references to suicide and self-harm, which some listeners may find upsetting.

If you are suffering distress or despair and need support, you could speak to a health professional, or an organisation that offers support. Details of help available in many countries can be found at Befrienders Worldwide. www.befrienders.org

Searching for Soldier Dad is a BBC Long Form Audio production for the BBC World Service.

Please note, the image being used is for illustrative purposes only and the child depicted is a model.

Presenter: Ivana Davidovic

Series producer: Josephine Casserly

Sound design: Tom Brignell

Executive producer: Matt Willis

Commissioning senior producers: Katy Davis and Anne Dixey

Commissioning editor: Jon Manel