Baz Ashmawy: ‘With my da, some people weren’t meant to be parents. It’s just the way it is’

The broadcaster talks to Donal O’Keeffe about becoming a grandfather at 46, his hopes for a greener future, his thoughts on toxic masculinity, racism, his father and, of course, his Mammy

Baz Ashmawy: loves his mammy - and credits her with his personal development. Picture: Jason Clarke

“My mum has amazing positivity, and it’s amazing what positivity will do in your life,” says Baz Ashmawy. “Having one person that believes in you, just one, it’s life-changing for people, you know, and I was very lucky in all that I learned from my mum.”

The presenter of RTÉ’s DIY SOS is perhaps still best-known for 50 Ways to Kill Your Mammy, so it shouldn’t be surprising that he is quick to credit his mother, Nancy, for all she did for him.