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Week ahead

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03 October 2014

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HIGHLIGHT: Grantchester A mystery drama set in the 1950s, written by James Carey and featuring the Revd Sidney Chambers (1/6).

ITV 9pm Monday

TELEVISION

Sunday 5.15pm (BBC1) Songs of Praise The judges of the Gospel Choir of the Year pick the winner.

9pm (BBC2) Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve The presenter looks at the history, religion, and politics of three great rivers (1/3).

Monday 8.30pm (BBC1) Workers on the Breadline: Panorama British workers describe how they struggle on low wages; some of them cannot afford to eat properly.

Tuesday 8pm (BBC3) Free Speech Live: Talking about immigration The panel is asked: "Is immigration needed if British people won't do tough jobs?"

9pm (BBC2) Human UniverseProfessor Brian Cox traces the development of humankind (1/5).

 

RADIO

Sunday 8.10am (R4) Sunday Worship Sister Gemma Simmonds CJ and Fr Damian Howard SJ reflect on Heythrop College's 400-year history.

3pm (R3) Choral Evensong A repeat of last Wednesday's service from Winchester College.

7.30pm (R3) Radio 3 Live in Concert The BBCSO performs Tavener's Akhmatova Requiem.

Tuesday 3.30pm (R4) Costing the Earth How are the Caribbean islands preparing for rising sea levels?

4pm (R4) Out of the Ordinary Jolyon Jenkins meets those who believe that illness can be cured by prayer.

Wednesday 3.30pm (R3) Choral Evensong Choral Vespers from Westminster Cathedral.

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