All BBC articles
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Magazine Features
Should Christians feel guilty about watching The Traitors?
Lies, deception and backstabbing… But don’t worry, the hit BBC series is just a game. Or is it?
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Interviews
‘I prayed every day and knew God was with me’ Rev Lisa from The Traitors reveals all
The Traitors contestant Rev Lisa Coupland opens up about her time on the hit TV show and why it’s important viewers understand that priests are just people, too
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Opinion
What Wolf Hall teaches us about the Reformation
Whether historically accurate or not, the BBC’s Wolf Hall gives us an insight into the events that surrounded the greatest schism in Church history. It is a timely reminder of the importance of Christian unity, says Tony Wilson
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Regular Columnists
After years on TV, my life is in a changing season
Gemma Hunt kicks off her new column by exploring the somewhat uncomfortable changes she is experiencing in her life
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Regular Columnists
Why religion in media matters more than ever
Our world cannot afford to ignore faith, argues Chine McDonald. We need more religion in media and broadcasting, not less
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Reviews
Downtime: Wholesome entertainment to check out
Here’s what the Premier Christianity team are enjoying this month
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Opinion
The Reckoning: Hard but necessary viewing reminds us of the worst of human nature
The BBC’s four-part drama-documentary about Jimmy Savile, The Reckoning, concluded this week. Is it TV titillation asks George Pitcher, or a reminder that we do not have the moral option of looking away from such crimes?
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Reviews
The Sixth Commandment: This sensitive BBC drama holds vital lessons for today’s Church
The tragic stories of Peter Farquhar and Ann Moore-Martin have their roots in the loneliness that can often come from living alone. It is both a warning and a challenge to the Christian community, says Tony Wilson
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Opinion
There's a God-shaped hole in the BBC's science documentaries
Two new films from the BBC and Humanists UK, featuring Chris Packham and Dr Alice Roberts, seek to explain the origin of our planet from a scientific, secular point of view. But in ignoring the divine, they raise more spiritual questions than they answer, says George Pitcher
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Opinion
Match of the Day: Lineker vs Braverman
Gary Lineker’s tweets criticising the government’s Illegal Immigration Bill have been causing a firestorm in the press. Mike Royal reminds Christians that, whatever our view, posture is important when campaigning for justice
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Opinion
Christians love to criticise the BBC. But I think we should be defending it
It’s far from perfect but the Beeb has a vital role to play in our democracy. Church leaders should consider becoming ‘critical friends’, says Rev Peter Crumpler
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Reviews
The Panorama abortion documentary tried to discredit Christians. But it failed
For decades, the abortion industry has sanitised the reality of abortion procedures, sugarcoating the effect it has on women and hiding the humanity of the unborn child, says Grace Brown. Now the truth is out
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Magazine Features
God and suffering: My quest for answers after the Boxing Day Tsunami
When almost a quarter of a million people died in the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami, it set Dominican friar-turned journalist, Mark Dowd, on a journey to find out why God didn’t stop the suffering
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Magazine Features
The BBC pioneered religious broadcasting. Where will it go next?
As the BBC turns 100, Paul Kerensa reviews the religious broadcasting record of the world’s most prestigious media organisation
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Reviews
7 things we learned about Stormzy’s faith from his Louis Theroux interview
The chart topping rapper is hosting Bible studies in his home, rediscovering the power of grace and praying that God will bring him a wife. Sam Hailes reports
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Magazine Features
Bill Turnbull (1956-2022): The Songs of Praise presenter was unashamed of his Christian faith
The series editor of Songs of Praise remembers the life and faith of veteran broadcaster Bill Turnbull
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Opinion
The BBC may be trying to silence us but we’re proud to be pro-life
Why did the BBC recently remove references to the oldest pro-life campaign group in the world, asks Alithea Williams.
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Reviews
The Split: There isn’t much sex in the BBC show, but that doesn’t make it good Christian viewing
As series three of The Split concludes, Rosie Ruth reflects on what the popular TV drama says about society’s attitudes to marriage and infidelity. And it isn’t good
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Reviews
Pilgrimage: One celeb found God on this new BBC series. What will happen to the other six?
Scarlett Moffatt has already spoken about how Pilgrimage helped reignite her Christian faith. As the first episode of the new BBC series airs tonight, Emma Westray reviews the show, and gives her take on where God can be found
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Interviews
CBBC’s Rhys Stephenson: ‘God has always opened doors for me’
The children’s TV presenter and Strictly star says he’ll never be ashamed to talk about his Christian faith