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Religious programming on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ this Easter

Aaqil Ahmed

Head of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Religion & Ethics

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Easter this year on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ is all about passion.

It's the name of our two big highlights and it's a reflection as well of all the effort that has gone into making this Easter a stand out in the calendar for our listeners and viewers.

The year before I started at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, there had been some concerns expressed about the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Easter coverage and I was clear that we'd listen to viewers' feedback and work hard to address this and get the balance right in the future. This is my third Easter at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ and since I joined I've been determined to provide coverage that is meaningful and relevant to viewers and listeners.

Anne Widdecombe and the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams in the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Programme Does Christianity Have a Future?

Since then, we have steadily built strong television content with documentaries presented by the likes of , Nicky Campbell and Ann Widdecombe on subjects as diverse as the future of Christianity, forgiveness and the perceived persecution of Christians in Britain.

This year we've really decided to be bold with major offerings on TV and radio. is the culmination of eighteen months of conversations, planning and effort to deliver a live event that not only marks Easter but also sends out a clear message that we take this subject area very seriously and back it with ambitious programming from dramas, to services, to debates and thought provoking documentaries.

Bishop Crowther (Ronald Pickup) and Samuel Horrocks (Tom Ellis) in 'Pilate', part of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One's The Preston Passion

Of course alongside the two stand out projects, and , there will be Easter services and programming across many platforms.

I truly believe this is an exciting Easter line up, with something for all our viewers and listeners. I hope everyone will see and hear the passion that has gone into our programming.


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