You may be interested in Wednesday night’s debate on the BBC and Humanism in the Moses Room, House of Lords, called by Lord Harrison.
In that debate, several members of the All Party Humanist Group spoke, making the case for inclusion of humanism in BBC broadcasting, and of humanists as contributors to Thought for the Day.
The debate was especially timely as the BBC Trust is today continuing its deliberations on these issues. The Government’s response to the debate was that it ‘Hoped the BBC was listening’. I’ll keep readers up to date re. outcome.
However, when reading Hansard relating to the debate I very much enjoyed this:
7.35 pm
Lord Kilclooney: My Lords, I had not intended to speak in this debate, but having heard some of the contributions, I find it very interesting. I speak as a happy Christian, an Ulster Protestant and a great friend of Islam.
The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lord Colwyn): My Lords, I think that the noble Lord has missed the opportunity to speak in the gap, which was before the noble Lord, Lord Taverne. I stand open to suggestion.
Lord Kilclooney: I was going to be very brief. Perhaps the humanists still want to hear my contribution.
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Very interesting to know that Lord Kilclooney defines himself as a “happy Christian, an Ulster Protestant and a great friend of Islam.” Now we know. But even better that he was shut up by a bunch of All-Party Atheists!
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