The Nancy Stevens Lifestyle Show 75 | The Man Who Shaped Me: A Conversation with My Dad

The Nancy Stevens Lifestyle Show

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Sunday, 26 July 2026 - 30 minutes

This week is the most personal episode of the Nancy Stevens Lifestyle Show yet.

For the first time, Nancy welcomes not an actor, author or celebrity, but the person who has had the greatest influence on her life – her dad, Alan Shaw.

From leaving Britain in 1956 to build a new life in what was then Southern Rhodesia, serving for more than two decades as a reserve soldier, building the family home by hand in the African bush, and becoming one of Zimbabwe's most respected amateur theatre figures, Alan's story is extraordinary. He reflects on nearly 90 years of life, family, theatre, war, resilience and the lessons he's learned along the way.

Together, Nancy and Alan explore the power of storytelling, the magic of live theatre, unforgettable performances, life in Africa, parenting, communication, and the special bond between a father and daughter. It's an emotional, funny and deeply moving conversation about legacy, love and the experiences that shape who we become.

A heartfelt episode celebrating family, creativity and a remarkable life.

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