In the week between Christmas and New Year, we’re revisiting some of our favourite episodes of 2025. This episode was first published in February.

When James Coney's son Charlie missed milestone after milestone, he knew something wasn't right. It would take 12 years before one phone call would change their lives. They learned that, not only was there finally an answer, but Charlie's DNA had been used as part of a huge scientific breakthrough.

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Guest: James Coney, News Projects Editor, The Sunday Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Producer: Taryn Siegel.

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