Humphrys: let atheists on Thought for the Day

John Humphrys, the senior host of Radio 4’s Today Programme, favours allowing atheist guests to take part in the show’s three-minute religious slot.

Mr Humphrys told The Times: “As a non-believer, I’ve always thought there’s an argument for a secular Thought for the Day — but not because of discrimination. I think we’d get some interesting views.”

He rejected the suggestion of an alternative slot for atheists. He said: “The obvious problem with that is that the whole nature of the beast changes and then it becomes just another signed essay.”

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