6. Marvin Sordell's in his 30s

What’s it like to be a man in your 30s? In Episode 6 of Michael Rosen’s series about masculinity and manhood, filmmaker and former Premier League footballer Marvin Sordell puts darkness behind him to write a new chapter in his life.

By the time he was in his 20s, Marvin had clawed his way to the top level of football, playing in the Premier League and representing his country. But behind the scenes, he was battling a severe mental health crisis brought on by the pressure of the game and the hypermasculine culture that prevented him from sharing his struggles.

After taking the brave decision to leave his lucrative career behind, Marvin is rebuilding himself as a man in his 30s.

Presenter: Michael Rosen

Producer: Rich Power

Executive Producer: Dave Anderson

Sound Mixer: Dan King

Editor: Kirsten Lass

Production Manager: Emily Duffy

Commissioning Editor: Dan Clarke

A Loftus Media Production for BBC Radio 4