REACTION: Viewers in tears as Rio Ferdinand and Yorkshire dad open up on Being Mum and Dad on BBC1

A new documentary which aired on BBC1 tonight is leaving viewers in floods of tears.

The episode of Rio Ferdinand: Being Mum And Dad, focuses on the former Leeds United footballer coming to terms with the loss of his wife.

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The documentary on BBC1
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