# Learning To Read At 20 | with Ditch Davey

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Podcast: [Cracking On with Sam Frost and Sarah Roberts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cracking-on-with-sam-frost-and-sarah-roberts-7784992)
Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:00+00:00
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He's played soldiers, doctors, neurosurgeons and Spartans but the role Ditch Davey is most proud of is dad. Ditch opens up about arriving at drama school and being told for the first time in his life that he couldn't read and the extraordinary journey of learning how at 20 years old, word by word, Disney tape by Disney tape. He also shares why turning 50 has been the greatest gift and the joys of every stage of fatherhood. Guest Ditch Davey (Home & Away, Blue Heelers, Spartacus) Insta @ditchdaveyofficial *Hosted by Sam Frost and Sarah Roberts, Cracking On is a podcast about the beautiful chaos of picking yourself up, resetting, and getting on with it. Each episode explores the funny, messy and inspiring ways people navigate change, whether that's a career curveball, a personal setback, or an unexpected new direction. Stay Connected: @crackingonpodcast Hosts  @samfrost @__sarahroberts__ Get In Touch Brands/ Partnerships: hello@mik.studio This is a MIK Made production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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