All Creatures Great and Small's Samuel West on being an older dad: 'Didn't have the guts'

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"So I was 48 when I became a father."He added: "Your life changes because you're no longer the most important person in it, and I've loved that."Samuel said that he had children so late as he was waiting to find the right person to start a family with.He also made sure he met with a therapist before becoming a father to ensure he was in the best state of mind for his child.Samuel was born into the industry, being the eldest son of famous actors Prunella Scales and Timothy West.Having famous parents always at work, Samuel was cared for by nannies most of the time during his childhood.He detailed how he would get close to someone and they would leave his life, which caused elements of damage.The actor said: "I did sometimes feel the absence.