Fathers 4 Justice: Moral Maze, Radio 4, 8PM tonight

[Caligula]

For anyone who is interested in the issues. They're generally fairly thorough on the MM, though every single one of the panellists usually seems quite barking in their own way! Entertaining, though.

[nasa]

MM is one of my fav Radio4 programmes. I like it when they just start arguing. Occasionally I'm jealous at how intelligent/articulate some of the people on it are (although like you say, the panelists are often mad)

[Uhu]

I missed this. What was the outcome please?

[puddle]

Mixed outcome, as always - i like MM but the panellists don't seem to change their views at all from beginning to end of prog. Surprisingly Fathers 4 Justice spokesman was hauled over the coals by ALL panelists re: his organisation's tactics, lack of acceptance of statistics on father involvement, domestic violence issues etc. He was also challenged on why the organisation isn't more vocal in condemning those fathers who don't take responsibility for their children. Depressing that Melanie Phillips and Michael Gove banging on re: the problem was how easy it is to divorce and mothers who break up the family should be penalised by custody of children being awarded to 'blameless' fathers.

[beansmum]

uhu - you can listen to it here if you're interested.

[Uhu]

Thanks!