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The Likely Dads

20200227

Former Blue Peter presenter Tim Vincent hosts a new late-night frank and funny conversation programme with several fathers discussing what it's like to be a dad in 21st century Britain.

In this pilot episode, comedians Russell Kane, Sean Hegarty and Mick Ferry, as well as voiceover artist and actor Jonathan Kydd, join Tim to talk about everything from sleep (or lack thereof), pregnancy and toilet training, to dealing with children in restaurants, being the only dad at playgroup and whether there's anything that dads do better than mums.

A Made in Manchester production for BBC Radio 4

Comedy conversation. Five dads discuss what it's like to be a father in modern Britain.

Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.

Expectations

20201029

Former Blue Peter presenter Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy discussion series.

Tim has undertaken many challenges throughout the course of his life - from painting Blackpool Tower and snow survival training with the army in Norway to flying in Tornado jets and running the New York marathon. But do any of them compare to his latest challenge - being the middle-aged father to two-year-old twin boys? And how does his experience of fatherhood so far compare to that of other dads?

In this first episode, Tim and his fellow Likely Dads, Russell Kane and Mick Ferry, reflect on their expectations of fatherhood, from pregnancy through to their kids' teenage years and adulthood. Is it easier becoming a dad when you're full of the vigour of youth or when you're a bit older and, hopefully, wiser?

In a regular feature, we ask the children of one of our Likely Dads a series of questions to determine which of them knows their children better - and vice versa.

Our special guest Likely Dads joining Tim, Russell and Mick this week are actor Chris Bisson and comedian Che Burnley.

A Made in Manchester production for BBC Radio 4

Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.

Education and Knowledge

20201105

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 n' 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 are Queer as Folk and Titanic actor Craig Kelly, and comedian Prince Abdi.

A Made in Manchester production for BBC Radio 4

Tim Vincent hosts the second episode of a new comedy show about being a 21st century dad.

Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.

Representation

20201112

Former Blue Peter presenter and father to two-year-old twins Tim Vincent continues to host this comedy discussion programme, featuring regular panellists Mick Ferry and Russell Kane.

Tim and The Likely Dads talk about how dads are represented, both in life and in the media. The conversation turns to some of the different stereotypes they've all heard, or even faced, and asks whether or not some of them are grossly outdated or might actually be accurate.

One of our Likely Dads shares their experience of participating in a fly-on-the-wall documentary while raising a new-born baby and some of the comments they were faced with as a result. And what is the difference between being a single dad and a sole parent?

In our regular feature, we ask one of the children of our Likely Dads a few questions and hear how accurately the respective Dad can guess their offspring's answers. Will it result in happy families or tears before bedtime?

Our special guests joining Tim, Mick and Russell this week are anti-racism campaigner and businessman Dominic Bruce and comedian and playwright Laurence Clark.

A Made In Manchester production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds

Tim Vincent hosts this comedy panel show about modern day fatherhood.

Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.

Absence

20201119

Former Blue Peter presenter Tim Vincent, the dad to twin two-year-old boys, hosts this comedy discussion programme featuring regular panellists and comedians Mick Ferry and Russell Kane.

In this episode, The Likely Dads talk about what it's like to be away from their children. What's the longest amount of time they've been away? Does their line of work mean it's more likely to happen than normal? How do they cope when they are away and what's it like when they get home? Along the way we discover whether or not you should `fall into the trap` of buying your children gifts if you've been away and the joy of spending time alone on your own.

In a regular feature, one of The Likely Dads has to guess the answers to questions previously asked of their children.

The special guests joining Tim, Russell and Mick in this episode are comedian and actor John Thomson (The Fast Show, Cold Feet) and football journalist Mike McGrath.

Producer: Kurt Brookes
Executive Producer: Ashley Byrne

A Made In Manchester production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.

Relationships

20201126

Former Blue Peter presenter and dad of toddler twins Tim Vincent hosts this comedy discussion programme, featuring regular panellists and comedians Mick Ferry and Russell Kane.

In this episode, talk turns to relationships and how they can change during the course of fatherhood. Has anyone lost friends as a result of not being able to go out more often? Did having a child have an impact on relationships with their partners? And how does the relationship between them and their children change as they both get older.

Along the way, The Likely Dads discuss the rise and usefulness of dads groups, how to get your love life back on track, and what a `poonami` is.

Special guests joining Tim, Mick and Russell this time - Errol Murray, the founder of the Leeds Dads parenting group, and Derrick Evans, known to the public as health and fitness guru Mr Motivator. Everybody say Yeah!

Producer: Kurt Brookes
Executive Producer: Ashley Byrne

A Made In Manchester production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.

Leisure

20201203

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 shares a story of having to rescue their children from a tube slide definitely not designed for adults.

In a regular feature, one of The Likely Dads has to guess the answers to questions previously asked of their children.

Special guests joining Tim, Russell and Mick in this episode are the comedians Vince Atta and Scott Bennett.

Producer: Kurt Brookes
Executive Producer: Ashley Byrne

A Made In Manchester Production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.

Stories

20201210

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 the face of evidence to the contrary.

In a regular feature, Mick and Russell give their take on how they would handle hypothetical situations in the Dad-Off, and one of the Likely Dads is put to the test by trying to guess how their children answered a series of questions about their father.

Tim, Mick and Russell are joined by comedian and star of the BBC One Wales series The Tourist Trap Leroy Brito, and host of the Bisexual Brunch podcast Lewis Oakley.

Producer: Kurt Brookes
Executive Producer: Ashley Byrne

A Made In Manchester production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.

Kids' TV and Film

20201217

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 the test as they're asked to name theme tunes from programmes their children might have watched and ones they might have watched themselves as kids.

In a regular feature, Russell and Mick compare fathering notes in the Dad-Off and one of The Likely Dads has to guess how their children responded to a series of questions about them.

Tim, Mick and Russell are joined by Hollyoaks and Broadchurch actor Will Mellor and comedian and Ireland's Got Talent star Sean Hegarty.

Producer: Kurt Brookes
Executive Producer: Ashley Byrne

A Made In Manchester production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds

Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.

Discipline

20220407

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 & Russell's Dad Off" returns, where the regulars are pitted against each other in a series of hypothetical parenting situations, and a new feature sees Tim reveal an anonymous fact about one of our Likely Dads for the panel to guess who it's attributed to.

Our guests joining Tim, Mick and Russell this week are comedians Britain's Got Talent finalist Nabil Abdulrashid and award-winning Alun Cochrane.

The Producers: Kurt Brookes and Ashley Byrne

A Made In Manchester production for BBC Radio 4.

Tim Vincent returns to host this comedy panel show about the funny side of fatherhood

Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.

Organisation

20220414

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 an anonymous fact from within the group.

Joining Tim, Mick and Russell this week are author and comedian George Lewis and Coronation Street's Steve McDonald and I'm A Celebrity runner-up, Simon Gregson.

Producers: Kurt Brookes and Ashley Byrne
A Made In Manchester production for BBC Radio 4.

Tim Vincent hosts the comedy panel show about the funny side of fatherhood.

Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.

Past And Future

20220421

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. Meanwhile, the panel is asked to deduce the source of some anonymous facts from within the group. This week, our panellists must uncover whose experience buying a pram resulted in a panic attack.

Joining Tim, Mick and Russell this week - comedian Emmanuel Sonubi and writer and comedian Sanjeev Kohli.

Producers: Kurt Brookes and Ashley Byrne

A Made In Manchester production for BBC Radio 4.

Tim Vincent chairs the comedy panel show about the funny side of fatherhood.

Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.

Labels and Names

20220428

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 committed a parenting faux-pas.

Joining Tim, Mick and Russell this week - Yorkshire comedian Pete Selwood and trans journalist Freddy McConnell, who has given birth twice.

Producers: Kurt Brookes and Ashley Byrne

A Made In Manchester production for BBC Radio 4

Tim Vincent hosts the comedy panel show about the funny side of fatherhood.

Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.

Success and Failure

20220506

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 scenarios - meanwhile the panel is asked to deduce the source of some anonymous facts from within the group. This week, our panellists are asked to decipher which of our Likely Dads once called the local maternity unit to speak to the "milk-bank".

Joining Tim, Mick and Russell this week are broadcaster Nihal Arthanayake and comedian Dominic Holland.

Producers: Kurt Brookes and Ashley Byrne.

A Made In Manchester roduction for BBC Radio 4

Tim Vincent hosts the comedy panel show about the funny side of fatherhood.

Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.

Bonding

20220512

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 indoor play area.

Joining Tim, Mick and Russell are author and blogger Matt Coyne and comedian and actor Johnny Vegas.

Producers: Kurt Brookes and Ashley Byrne.

A Made In Manchester production for BBC Radio 4

Tim Vincent hosts the comedy panel show about the funny side of fatherhood.

Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.

Episodes

Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
		The Likely Dads	20200227	Former Blue Peter presenter Tim Vincent hosts a new late-night frank and funny conversation programme with several fathers discussing what it's like to be a dad in 21st century Britain. In this pilot episode, comedians Russell Kane, Sean Hegarty and Mick Ferry, as well as voiceover artist and actor Jonathan Kydd, join Tim to talk about everything from sleep (or lack thereof), pregnancy and toilet training, to dealing with children in restaurants, being the only dad at playgroup and whether there's anything that dads do better than mums. A Made in Manchester production for BBC Radio 4 Comedy conversation. Five dads discuss what it's like to be a father in modern Britain. Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.
01	01	Expectations	20201029	Former Blue Peter presenter Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy discussion series. Tim has undertaken many challenges throughout the course of his life - from painting Blackpool Tower and snow survival training with the army in Norway to flying in Tornado jets and running the New York marathon. But do any of them compare to his latest challenge - being the middle-aged father to two-year-old twin boys? And how does his experience of fatherhood so far compare to that of other dads? In this first episode, Tim and his fellow Likely Dads, Russell Kane and Mick Ferry, reflect on their expectations of fatherhood, from pregnancy through to their kids' teenage years and adulthood. Is it easier becoming a dad when you're full of the vigour of youth or when you're a bit older and, hopefully, wiser? In a regular feature, we ask the children of one of our Likely Dads a series of questions to determine which of them knows their children better - and vice versa. Our special guest Likely Dads joining Tim, Russell and Mick this week are actor Chris Bisson and comedian Che Burnley. A Made in Manchester production for BBC Radio 4 Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.
01	02	Education and Knowledge	20201105	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 n' 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 are Queer as Folk and Titanic actor Craig Kelly, and comedian Prince Abdi. A Made in Manchester production for BBC Radio 4 Tim Vincent hosts the second episode of a new comedy show about being a 21st century dad. Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.
01	03	Representation	20201112	Former Blue Peter presenter and father to two-year-old twins Tim Vincent continues to host this comedy discussion programme, featuring regular panellists Mick Ferry and Russell Kane. Tim and The Likely Dads talk about how dads are represented, both in life and in the media. The conversation turns to some of the different stereotypes they've all heard, or even faced, and asks whether or not some of them are grossly outdated or might actually be accurate. One of our Likely Dads shares their experience of participating in a fly-on-the-wall documentary while raising a new-born baby and some of the comments they were faced with as a result. And what is the difference between being a single dad and a sole parent? In our regular feature, we ask one of the children of our Likely Dads a few questions and hear how accurately the respective Dad can guess their offspring's answers. Will it result in happy families or tears before bedtime? Our special guests joining Tim, Mick and Russell this week are anti-racism campaigner and businessman Dominic Bruce and comedian and playwright Laurence Clark. A Made In Manchester production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds Tim Vincent hosts this comedy panel show about modern day fatherhood. Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.
01	04	Absence	20201119	Former Blue Peter presenter Tim Vincent, the dad to twin two-year-old boys, hosts this comedy discussion programme featuring regular panellists and comedians Mick Ferry and Russell Kane. In this episode, The Likely Dads talk about what it's like to be away from their children. What's the longest amount of time they've been away? Does their line of work mean it's more likely to happen than normal? How do they cope when they are away and what's it like when they get home? Along the way we discover whether or not you should `fall into the trap` of buying your children gifts if you've been away and the joy of spending time alone on your own. In a regular feature, one of The Likely Dads has to guess the answers to questions previously asked of their children. The special guests joining Tim, Russell and Mick in this episode are comedian and actor John Thomson (The Fast Show, Cold Feet) and football journalist Mike McGrath. Producer: Kurt Brookes Executive Producer: Ashley Byrne A Made In Manchester production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.
01	05	Relationships	20201126	Former Blue Peter presenter and dad of toddler twins Tim Vincent hosts this comedy discussion programme, featuring regular panellists and comedians Mick Ferry and Russell Kane. In this episode, talk turns to relationships and how they can change during the course of fatherhood. Has anyone lost friends as a result of not being able to go out more often? Did having a child have an impact on relationships with their partners? And how does the relationship between them and their children change as they both get older. Along the way, The Likely Dads discuss the rise and usefulness of dads groups, how to get your love life back on track, and what a `poonami` is. Special guests joining Tim, Mick and Russell this time - Errol Murray, the founder of the Leeds Dads parenting group, and Derrick Evans, known to the public as health and fitness guru Mr Motivator. Everybody say Yeah! Producer: Kurt Brookes Executive Producer: Ashley Byrne A Made In Manchester production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.
01	06	Leisure	20201203	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 shares a story of having to rescue their children from a tube slide definitely not designed for adults. In a regular feature, one of The Likely Dads has to guess the answers to questions previously asked of their children. Special guests joining Tim, Russell and Mick in this episode are the comedians Vince Atta and Scott Bennett. Producer: Kurt Brookes Executive Producer: Ashley Byrne A Made In Manchester Production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.
01	07	Stories	20201210	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 the face of evidence to the contrary. In a regular feature, Mick and Russell give their take on how they would handle hypothetical situations in the Dad-Off, and one of the Likely Dads is put to the test by trying to guess how their children answered a series of questions about their father. Tim, Mick and Russell are joined by comedian and star of the BBC One Wales series The Tourist Trap Leroy Brito, and host of the Bisexual Brunch podcast Lewis Oakley. Producer: Kurt Brookes Executive Producer: Ashley Byrne A Made In Manchester production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.
01	08	Kids' TV and Film	20201217	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 the test as they're asked to name theme tunes from programmes their children might have watched and ones they might have watched themselves as kids. In a regular feature, Russell and Mick compare fathering notes in the Dad-Off and one of The Likely Dads has to guess how their children responded to a series of questions about them. Tim, Mick and Russell are joined by Hollyoaks and Broadchurch actor Will Mellor and comedian and Ireland's Got Talent star Sean Hegarty. Producer: Kurt Brookes Executive Producer: Ashley Byrne A Made In Manchester production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.
02	01	Discipline	20220407	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 & Russell's Dad Off" returns, where the regulars are pitted against each other in a series of hypothetical parenting situations, and a new feature sees Tim reveal an anonymous fact about one of our Likely Dads for the panel to guess who it's attributed to. Our guests joining Tim, Mick and Russell this week are comedians Britain's Got Talent finalist Nabil Abdulrashid and award-winning Alun Cochrane. The Producers: Kurt Brookes and Ashley Byrne A Made In Manchester production for BBC Radio 4. Tim Vincent returns to host this comedy panel show about the funny side of fatherhood Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.
02	02	Organisation	20220414	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 an anonymous fact from within the group. Joining Tim, Mick and Russell this week are author and comedian George Lewis and Coronation Street's Steve McDonald and I'm A Celebrity runner-up, Simon Gregson. Producers: Kurt Brookes and Ashley Byrne A Made In Manchester production for BBC Radio 4. Tim Vincent hosts the comedy panel show about the funny side of fatherhood. Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.
02	03	Past And Future	20220421	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. Meanwhile, the panel is asked to deduce the source of some anonymous facts from within the group. This week, our panellists must uncover whose experience buying a pram resulted in a panic attack. Joining Tim, Mick and Russell this week - comedian Emmanuel Sonubi and writer and comedian Sanjeev Kohli. Producers: Kurt Brookes and Ashley Byrne A Made In Manchester production for BBC Radio 4. Tim Vincent chairs the comedy panel show about the funny side of fatherhood. Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.
02	04	Labels and Names	20220428	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 committed a parenting faux-pas. Joining Tim, Mick and Russell this week - Yorkshire comedian Pete Selwood and trans journalist Freddy McConnell, who has given birth twice. Producers: Kurt Brookes and Ashley Byrne A Made In Manchester production for BBC Radio 4 Tim Vincent hosts the comedy panel show about the funny side of fatherhood. Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.
02	05	Success and Failure	20220506	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 scenarios - meanwhile the panel is asked to deduce the source of some anonymous facts from within the group. This week, our panellists are asked to decipher which of our Likely Dads once called the local maternity unit to speak to the "milk-bank". Joining Tim, Mick and Russell this week are broadcaster Nihal Arthanayake and comedian Dominic Holland. Producers: Kurt Brookes and Ashley Byrne. A Made In Manchester roduction for BBC Radio 4 Tim Vincent hosts the comedy panel show about the funny side of fatherhood. Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.
02	06	Bonding	20220512	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 indoor play area. Joining Tim, Mick and Russell are author and blogger Matt Coyne and comedian and actor Johnny Vegas. Producers: Kurt Brookes and Ashley Byrne. A Made In Manchester production for BBC Radio 4 Tim Vincent hosts the comedy panel show about the funny side of fatherhood. Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.