Bonding
The Likely Dads
by BBC Radio 4
2y ago
Host Tim Vincent and regular panelists Mick Ferry and Russell Kane return for the final episode in the current series. This time our Likely Dads talk about bonding with their children. What activities did they do to bond with their children? How long did it take and were they successful? Did their bond change as they grew older? And what was their bond like with their own parents? "Mick and Russell's Dad Off" returns and our panel is once again asked to deduce the sources of a series of anonymous facts about our Likely Dads. This time they solve the mystery of who had to be cut out of an indoo ..read more
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Success and Failure
The Likely Dads
by BBC Radio 4
2y ago
Host Tim Vincent and regular panelists Mick Ferry and Russell Kane are back. This time they're discussing their successes as Dads and admit to some of their biggest failings. What would they say their biggest success has been in raising their children? What's it like when your children achieve a level of success most could only dream of? Is there anything they found they really struggled with? And is there anything they feel they may have let their children down with? "Mick and Russell's Dad Off" sees our two regular Likely Dads reveal how they'd handle certain hypothetical parentings scenario ..read more
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Labels and Names
The Likely Dads
by BBC Radio 4
2y ago
Host Tim Vincent and regular panelists Mick Ferry and Russell Kane return for The Likely Dads, this time talking about labels and names. Are some of the labels Dads are given justified? Do they really matter in the grand scheme of things? How important is it to them to be recognised as a father? And how did they arrive at the names they gave their children? "Mick and Russell's Dad Off" is back, with regulars Mick and Russell reacting in their own unique way to some everyday parenting scenarios - and once again our panel is asked to point-the-finger to determine which of our Likely Dads committ ..read more
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Past and Future
The Likely Dads
by BBC Radio 4
2y ago
Host Tim Vincent and regular panellists Mick Ferry and Russell Kane discuss what they think the future holds for their children and how things used to be when they were growing up. What occupations will they have? What sort of grip does technology hold over our children? Was it easier being a parent 20 or 30 years ago? And if they could resurrect parenting practices from the past, what would they be? As always, the two regular Likely Dads square off against each other to see how they would handle hypothetical parenting scenarios using their fathering experience in Mick and Russell's Dad Off. M ..read more
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Organisation
The Likely Dads
by BBC Radio 4
2y ago
Host Tim Vincent and regular panelists Mick Ferry and Russell Kane come together in The Likely Dads to discuss the importance of organisation in parenting. How organised are they? Is there any point having an agenda or an itinerary when a moment of spontaneity from a child can throw a spanner in the works? And should people who planned their children be trusted? As ever, "Mick & Russell's Dad Off" pits our two regular Likely Dads against each other to see how they would handle hypothetical situations using their own distinct parenting styles and our panel is asked to deduce the source of a ..read more
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Discipline
The Likely Dads
by BBC Radio 4
2y ago
The Likely Dads are back for a second series to discuss parenting from the paternal perspective. Host Tim Vincent and regular panelists Mick Ferry and Russell Kane return a little older (definitely) and a little wiser (debatable) to talk about their experiences of fatherhood so far. In the first episode of the new series Tim, Mick and Russell discuss how discipline has evolved from a time when being told off by a stranger was socially acceptable and a clip round the ear was a daily occurrence to the concept of parents not saying "no" and that modern-day gem, the naughty step. "Mick & Russe ..read more
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Episode 8 - Kids' TV and Film
The Likely Dads
by BBC Radio 4
2y ago
Tim Vincent, the middle-aged father of twin boys, hosts this comedy panel show about parenting from the paternal perspective. Once again, Tim is joined by comedians and series regulars Mick Ferry and Russell Kane. In the final episode of the series, The Likely Dads discuss the TV programmes and films that have left a mark on memories of fatherhood. Is there anything they remember watching with their children that they enjoyed? Is there anything that they really couldn't stand? And was there anything they ever wanted their children to like that they simply refused to? Dads' memories are put to ..read more
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Episode 7 - Stories
The Likely Dads
by BBC Radio 4
2y ago
Middle-aged father of twin toddlers Tim Vincent hosts this comedy panel show about modern day fatherhood. As ever, Tim is joined by regulars Russell Kane and Mick Ferry. In the penultimate episode of the series, The Likely Dads discuss stories that they've told their children over the years, from being related to a World Cup winning South American footballer to little monsters that live in electrical fittings. They also discuss the story every parent dreads - the birds and the bees! And they share some of the tall-tales their children have told them and how their kids subsequently reacted in t ..read more
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Education and Knowledge
The Likely Dads
by BBC Radio 4
2y ago
Former Blue Peter presenter Tim Vincent hosts the second programme in a new comedy discussion series, featuring regular panellists Russell Kane and Mick Ferry. Tim and his fellow Likely Dads reflect on what they would say to themselves if time travel were possible, choosing schools, leaving behind the Rock ā€˜nā€™ Roll lifestyle, and the best and worst reflections on fatherhood. In our regular feature, we ask one of the children of our Likely Dads a series of questions, then ask the respective panellist to guess what the answers were. Glory or misery awaits. This week's special guest Likely Dads a ..read more
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Leisure
The Likely Dads
by BBC Radio 4
2y ago
Tim Vincent, former Blue Peter presenter and dad to twin two-year-old boys, hosts this comedy discussion show featuring regular panelists Mick Ferry and Russell Kane. In this episode, Tim and the gang talk about what activities are best to occupy the minds of children of all ages and their top tips for days out. From money saving tips like having children work with their own budget to theme parks to holiday horror stories and the pitfalls of soft play areas. During the programme one of The Likely Dads raises a grievance about the cost of child places at all inclusive hotels, while another shar ..read more
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