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Week ahead

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30 October 2015

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HIGHLIGHT: The Documentary: Sex and the Synod: Helen Grady speaks to the Archbishop of Vienna about the Pope’s reforms (1/3).

7.30pm, World Service Tuesday

 

TELEVISION: Saturday 7pm (BBC4) The Mystery of Rome’s X Tomb An investigation of a tomb containing more than 2000 skeletons which was found in a catacomb in Rome.

8pm (C4) How To Be Queen: 63 years and counting A look at what the Queen has learned from her family, how she has gained the love and respect of her subjects, and the top ten secrets of her success.

Sunday 4.15pm (BBC1) Songs of Praise David Grant reports from the cricket match in Rome between the Anglican and Roman Catholic sides.

Monday-Friday 9.15am (BBC1) The People Remember Servicemen and -women and celebrities recall their memories and those of their families during the Second World War (1-5/5).

Monday 8pm (C4) Britain’s Benefits Experiment A report into how the Government plans to help individuals to boost their income and reduce their dependency on the state, as it cuts back on the Working Tax Credit.

 

RADIO: Sunday 8.10am (R4 FM) Sunday Worship A service for All Saints’ Day from First Derry Presbyterian Church in Londonderry.

9.30am (World Service) Heart and Soul Sharmini Selvarajah investigates the rise of interfaith areas in Jewish cemeteries.

3pm (R3) Choral Evensong A repeat of last Wednesday’s service recorded at St Paul’s Cathedral in January 2004.

Wednesday 3.30pm (R3) Choral Evensong live from Southwell Minster.

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