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Richard Madeley on heartbreaking abuse at the hands of his ‘angry’ father

Richard Madeley previously recalled the harrowing abuse he was subjected to by his own father growing up

News Richard Madeley previously recalled the harrowing abuse he was subjected to by his own dad growing up. Since shooting to fame, he has not stopped – appearing in the likes of This Morning and Romesh Ranganathan’s Parents’ Evening – which is on today (November 9). After the final beating – when he was 10, for eating a packet of sweets – Richard’s mum Mary heard it and was left appalled.

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