Keren Woodward: Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

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Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

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I’ve apologised to my son, Thomas, for being absent for quite a lot of his first few years, but, as a working mother and breadwinner, I kind of had to be. I like to think I’ve made up for it.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 March 2024 source ↗

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Kelsey Grammer American actor

My two middle children, Mason and Jude. They will know why.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 June 2016 source ↗

Helen Skelton

To Gorka Márquez, who was my Strictly partner, for not winning the glitterball in 2022.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 January 2026 source ↗

Lemn Sissay

The Prince and Princess of Wales for not knowing when to leave their home.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 October 2023 source ↗

Rosalind Eleazar

My closest friend at uni – I sometimes retreat from life in quite an extreme way, without word. Back then, I didn’t really understand what I was doing.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 February 2025 source ↗