Looking back at 2020 with James and Ian

Lockdown Dads

A look back at 26 episodes of Lockdown Dads - the good, the bad and the ugly as we ponder the "annus horribilis" that was 2020. We talk guests and the tips that inspired us and the tips that shocked us, it's all here as we discuss what 2021 has instore for dads and their families and how as a show we can continue to bring you interesting and informative content onward into season 3 of a project we wanted to kill off. Too much lockdown...!

(Recorded pre-Tier 4 / Christmas cancellation)

Contents

1:30 This week - Webinars, Xmas cards and good people doing good things.

03:30 The importance of the Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse fishing programme.

05:30 The good - walks and family time, Saturday night movies.

07:30 All fathers should watch It's A Wonderful Life.

08:30 Scepticism about the Rona-coaster - until James hit it.

The emotional impact of freedom being snatched away.

Looking ahead to his daughter being nearly 14 next year.

11:50 Adapting and Accepting. Being kind to yourself.

Michael Ray and Nadia Nagamootoo talking about the small things.

13:30 Christmas - make the most of it, but not Kay Burley style.

14:00 Noel McDermott from Season 1 had the most striking tip - no drinking.

15:45 Yash Puri and the night time nappy changing, James and choosing the "right" pants.

17:30 Making time for yourself - Dan Reed, Ady Griffiths and Mari Williams.

18:00 Awe walks from Jessica Chivers.

19:30 Philip Simon re-record the punchline.

Dr Jasmine Kelland and Dr Laura Radcliffe with strong calls to action.

22:20 Freddie Bennett - The man who ran a marathon in welly boots and broke the Guinness World Record.

24:30 Dads exposed to genuine parenting challenge.

27:00 Future trends for 2021, it will be key for people like us - making the case for flexible working when the temptation will be for a return pre pandemic "norms."

31:00 Tip watch the Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse show. Cherry Vodka and Tonic make it your Christmas drink of choice.