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24/04/2011

William Crawley with the religious and ethical news of the week. Moral arguments and perspectives on stories, familiar and unfamiliar.

A special Easter Sunday edition with the theme of reconciliation and healing. William will be joined by a special panel: Rabbi Julia Neuberger, senior Rabbi at the West London synagogue; Colin Parry OBE, Co-founder of the Tim Parry and Jonathan Ball Foundation for Peace in Warrington and Canon David Porter, Canon Director for Reconciliation at Coventry Cathedral

Earlier this month, Burnley, scene of race riots back in 2001, was ranked the eleventh most deprived town in the country. Padiham, one of the small towns within the Borough has just voted in a member of the BNP to the ceremonial role of Deputy Mayor. Our Reporter Kevin Bocquet who reported on those riots revisits Burnley to ask what challenges the town still face

This Sunday, Celtic and Rangers meet in the final Old Firm game of a turbulent football season. Former Scotland player Pat Nevin player talks to William about his research into sectarianism in the West of Scotland and how it goes beyond the game of football.

William speaks to Rev David Armstrong who was forced, in fear of his life, to leave Limavady in Northern Ireland after he befriended the local Catholic priest. He is now going back after his 25 year exile and he tells us why now is the right time to return

E-mail: sunday@bbc.co.uk

Series producer: Amanda Hancox.

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All the colours of the rainbow

All the colours of the rainbow

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