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Birmingham school row; Christianity quizzed in the East End; Women in Orthodox Judaism

A Muslim-majority academy in Birmingham has been at the centre of a row over alleged Islamic fundamentalism. Religious news and current affairs with Edward Stourton.

A Muslim-majority academy in Birmingham has been at the centre of a row over alleged Islamic fundamentalism. Ed Stourton speaks to the school Governor who claims the school has been the victim of a "witch hunt" and Liam Byrne MP who raised concerns about the school with Michael Gove. Plus analysis from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Midland's Correspondent Phil Mackie.

Nick Baines, first Bishop of the new "super-diocese" of West Yorkshire and the Dales talks to Ed Stourton about his vision and mission for the future.

Frank Field reflects on the 90th Anniversary of what many regard as the greatest conference on social, political and economic questions in the history of British Christianity

Has Christianity lost its way in the East End of London? Trevor Barnes investigates claims by London Imam Ajmal Masroor that Christianity is becoming obsolete there.

Sculptor Joseph Hillier talks to Ed Stourton as he puts the finishing touches to his re-interpretation of the '12th Station of the Cross', destined for a shipping container in South Shields, as part of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's 'Great North Passion'.

Following the reversal of a bid to give women a greater role during services in a Synagogue Ed Stourton debates gender, faith and Orthodox Judaism with Dina Brawer and Rabbi Alan Plancey.

Producers:
Catherine Earlam
Kathleen Hawkins
Series Producer:
Amanda Hancox

Contributors:
David Hughes
Liam Byrne MP
Phil Mackie
Bishop Nick Baines
Frank Field MP
Joseph Hillier
Dina Brawer
Rabbi Alan Plancey.

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Sun 13 Apr 2014 07:10

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