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'I've given it up for Lent' - it's still a familiar refrain from people explaining why they're suddenly abstaining from alcohol or chocolate, leaving the car at home and walking instead - even foregoing the delights of social media.

We're still in the Christian season of Lent in preparation for Easter. But what's it for? How much is it simply about giving things up? And how relevant is it to today's world?

To discuss Lent and its significance, Roy Jenkins is joined by the Bishop of Bangor, the Rt. Rev Andy John, Rev Julia Bartholomew, minister of the United Reformed churches in Rhos-on-Sea and Old Colwyn. Community and environmental activist Clare Seek, who's been much involved in the campaign for a plastic-less Lent, which is being promoted by the Church of England and Canon Matthew Jones, Catholic Parish Priest of St Brigid's and St Pauls, and Christ the King in Llanishen, Cardiff.