In this episode of What I Wish I’d Known, actor Brian Cox shares his memories of growing up in poverty in Dundee after his father died when he was just eight years old, and how witnessing his mother’s attempted suicide made him know he could survive anything. 

WARNING: contains some strong language and discussion of sensitive topics including: Suicide, death, illness

Series producer: Anya Pearce

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