The Merry Men

Robin and I kicked off in a properly Friday-night mood, with a bit of chaos in the studio and a lot of banter, before getting into a deep discussion about fear, bureaucracy and the importance of staying calm when official-looking letters land on the mat. Robin laid out his approach to challenging institutional overreach, arguing that people need to understand process, jurisdiction, data protection and the language used against them rather than panic. We talked through why so many people feel overwhelmed by councils, courts and enforcement threats, and why having a clear framework matters if you want to...

In this episode, I dug into why I believe public frustration in England is reaching a tipping point, from immigration and constitutional arguments to deep distrust in Parliament, the courts and the wider machinery of the state. With Paul and Gary, I explored the idea that more people are now waking up to what they see as administrative overreach, and we discussed how ordinary people might respond by learning the language of law, questioning jurisdiction, and refusing to accept authority at face value.

We also got into Magna Carta, the Bill of Rights, common law, tribunals, the...

In this episode of FFT Radio, I dug into the wave of correspondence people have been receiving around GDPR, data protection and consent, and I argued that these issues can be used to challenge how public bodies, courts, councils, police forces and licensed organisations handle personal data. I walked through the questions I believe listeners should be asking — where the contract is, what lawful authority is being relied upon, what jurisdiction is in play, and what disclosure ought to be produced — while tying that into wider arguments about the legal person, statutory process, common law, court procedure and public acco...

Tonight’s episode began in wonderfully chaotic fashion, with me wondering whether there was going to be a show at all before Robin finally joined us and we settled into a wide-ranging discussion. Once we got going, we spent most of the programme exploring Robin’s ongoing research into the legal and administrative machinery around council tax, liability orders, court procedure, trial by jury, and what he sees as the steady drift from common-law principles towards tribunals, delegated powers and opaque state process. We also touched on the Bill of Rights, the European Convention on Human Rights, child maintenance enfo...

Despite a gloriously scruffy start caused by live-radio gremlins, Robin and I quickly turned the chaos into one of those shows that feels more like a proper Friday night natter than a formal broadcast. We wandered through memories of Woolworths, gyroscopes, old buses, nights out, dodgy transport home, BMX-era childhood freedom, disco rows, early mobile phones, and the way modern life has traded spontaneity for screens, schedules and endless low-level anxiety. Beneath the laughter, the thread running through it all was simple: family, friendship, community, good women, strong homes, and the need to reclaim a bit of joy and...

This week on The Merry Men, we began in suitably chaotic fashion with the usual Friday-night gremlins as Robin fought his way back into the studio and Gary talked us through the StreamYard settings. Once we were up and running, we got into a long-form discussion around the Colonial Courts of Admiralty Act 1890 and the language used in old and modern legal instruments. Robin set out his view of how courts, jurisdiction, registration, sovereignty and constitutional authority have been reframed over time, while I pushed the conversation along by reading key passages, questioning definitions, and exploring how wording shapes...

In this episode, I’m joined by Robin for a wide-ranging Friday-night conversation that starts with rain, rainbows and electrically charged water, then quickly moves into copper pipes, distilled water and the work of Viktor Schauberger. We also wander through old architecture, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Great Fire of London, reflecting on why older buildings seem to carry a beauty, permanence and even a kind of healing quality that modern construction so often lacks.

From there, the discussion turns into a deep dive on law, history, language and power. Robin lays out his view of how...

In this episode, I open by reflecting on what I see as a growing public demand for accountability across government, the courts and public bodies, before the conversation turns to a long and passionate discussion about the Colonial Courts of Admiralty Act 1890 and other historic statutes that the panel believe still shape modern governance and legal process. We also touch on Magna Carta, the Bill of Rights, Companies Act 2006, the Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953, the Human Rights Act and the European Convention on Human Rights as part of a wider argument about jurisdiction, state power and the language...

In this episode, Robin and I ranged from old-school radio banter and memories of growing up free-range in Britain into a wide-ranging discussion about law, jurisdiction and the way ordinary people experience the courts, police and state administration today. Robin set out his view that many modern legal and administrative processes rely on confusion over status, consent and jurisdiction, and argued that people need to understand the difference between statute, procedure and what he sees as the deeper principles of common law, equity and constitutional custom. We also touched on jury trials, judicial conduct, public trust, property, taxation, child...

In this week’s FFT Radio segment, I was joined once again by Robin Hood for a wide-ranging and highly charged conversation about the Child Maintenance Service, the DWP, the courts and what he sees as a much deeper crisis of state power and public accountability. Robin argued that families are being squeezed by administrative systems with too little scrutiny, and he laid out his broader view that modern governance has drifted away from constitutional protections, due process and the public interest. We also got into questions around property, debt, licensing, judicial power, taxation, policing and whether public institutions ar...

In this episode, we welcomed our “Lady of the Lake” for a deep and often shocking discussion about the Child Maintenance Service, the Department for Work and Pensions, and the wider enforcement machinery around child maintenance. From my side of the mic, this was one of those conversations that leaves you reeling: we heard detailed allegations about fictitious debts, bulk liability orders, court process concerns, enforcement action by private firms, and the human cost these cases are having on families. We also touched on the legal arguments being used to challenge jurisdiction, due process and enforcement, with listeners hearing refe...

I opened this episode by giving Robin his flowers for a cracking recent broadcast and for finally sounding crystal clear on air after a full technical overhaul. From there, we settled into a wide-ranging conversation about presentation, building audience participation, and the atmosphere around the Merry Men shows before turning to the main event: Robin’s 58-page constitutional document, which he says sets out the historical and legal foundations for challenging the modern British state. We talked through the themes in that paper, including Magna Carta, the Bill of Rights, the Coronation Oath, Parliament, jurisdiction, common law, administrative courts, ro...

In this week’s gloriously chaotic Merry Men show, we battled gremlins, echo and Robin’s repeatedly vanishing connection, then got straight into a wide-ranging discussion on the Makerfield by-election, public trust, political theatre and whether people are finally starting to question the systems governing them. From my side of the desk, it felt like one of those raw live broadcasts where the technical hiccups almost became part of the story: the more we tried to talk plainly, the more the night seemed determined to test us.

Beyond the by-election fallout, we spent most of the episode digg...

A lively, slightly chaotic Friday-night broadcast from “the Merry Men” that begins with a burst of DJ banter before settling into a forthright conversation about law, power and community. From the host’s chair, I frame a discussion on legal language, personhood and the state—touching on statutes, policing, and claims of systemic fraud—while reflecting on how our four nations can stand together. We also spotlight pressures on frontline staff and courts, and share new community resources we’ll post for listeners. Guest Andy then dives into bio‑electromagnetics and the school rollout of newer Wi‑Fi standards, raising health-a...

We battled a mischievous studio echo to kick off a lively round‑table, then dived into what’s gripping listeners across the country: policing and public trust, courts and constitutional basics, and how recent scandals have shaken confidence in official narratives. We roamed from the Post Office Horizon story and the culture inside forces, to the tangled history of crowns, oaths and Parliament, asking how ordinary people can navigate law, language and power without being silenced or sidelined. 

Along the way we debated “Janet and John”‑style primers for legal literacy, the role of independent media, and why archivi...

In this wide‑ranging live show, I’m joined by Robin Hood for a frank, sometimes fiery conversation that weaves from studio gremlins and late‑night post‑production into deeply serious ground. We discuss the widely shared case of an 18‑year‑old who died after being handcuffed, public trust in policing, and claims of systemic failings across courts and government. From constitutional principles, common law and oaths, to immigration, monetary policy, and the role of the City and the Bank of England, we examine how power, policy and perception collide. Along the way we touch on AI data centres, water stress...

In this episode I’m joined by Andy to explore public concerns about EMF exposure from modern communications tech — from 5G masts to Wi‑Fi 6/7 in schools — and what parents can practically do about it. We discuss the WHO’s International EMF Project and IARC’s 2011 Group 2B classification of radiofrequency EMF, perceived gaps between roll‑outs and risk communication, and Andy’s grassroots letter‑writing approach aimed at pausing planned Wi‑Fi activations in classrooms pending safety evidence and transparency. We also touch on wider digital‑era risks: ed‑tech data breaches, biometrics in schools, and how to push for informed consen...