Original version

BBC Radio 4 FM

BBC Radio 4 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced BBC Home Service.

BBC Radio 4

Radio 4

Radio 4 (FM)

Four Thought

Factual

Factual: Arts, Culture & the Media

Series of thought-provoking talks on topics that affect culture and society.

Series of thought-provoking talks in which the speakers air their thinking on the trends, ideas, interests and passions that affect culture and society

BBC Radio 4 LW

Four Thought: Series 4

Pennie Latin

Four Thought: Series 4: Episode 72: Andy Kirkpatrick

Andy Kirkpatrick

Episode 72

Episode 72: Andy Kirkpatrick

Series 4

BBC Radio 4 - Four Thought, Series 4, Andy Kirkpatrick

Mountaineer Andy Kirkpatrick considers the importance of managed risk for our children.

Mountaineer Andy Kirkpatrick considers whether not allowing our children to experience risk and fear is a greater risk to their personal development.

Andy Kirkpatrick - acclaimed mountaineer, author and stand-up - challenges us to let our children be exposed to greater risk. He argues that we shouldn't be wrapping up children in cotton wool, that children will naturally seek out risky, challenging, scary experiences and that by over protecting them we might just be encouraging them to seek out much more dangerous situations. Using a terrifying mountain climb he did with his young daughter as an example, Andy argues that if we're brave enough to allow our children to experienced managed risk they'll enter adulthood better prepared for life's challenges.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Four Thought

Series 4

Episode 72: Andy Kirkpatrick

Contributors

Genres

Brand

Series

BBC Radio 4 FM

About BBC Radio 4