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Coming up in the week ahead on TV and on radio

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01 October 2021

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HIGHLIGHT: Dementia and Us A documentary about the challenges facing four people living with dementia, and their families, over the course of two years (1/2). Tuesday 9pm, BBC2

 

TELEVISION: Friday (ITV) 9pm Grantchester The day of Leonard’s trial arrives (5/8).

Sunday (BBC1) 2.45pm Songs of Praise 60th Anniversary Aled Jones celebrates the show’s birthday, from Westminster Abbey.

6.05pm (BBC1) The Earthshot Prize: Repairing our planet Prince William and Sir David Attenborough introduce people with solutions to protecting and restoring nature (1/5).

Wednesday 10pm (BBC4) Restoring the Earth: The age of nature An exploration of humanity’s relationship with the natural world (1/3).

 

RADIO: Sunday 8.10am (R4) Sunday Worship A service from Croydon Seventh-Day Adventist Church, with the church’s Gospel Choir and a theme of hope and resilience.

10.30am (World Service) Heart and Soul A look at the American Christian who is supporting pro-democracy protests against the Burmese military.

3pm (R3) Choral Evensong A repeat of this week’s service from Worcester Cathedral on the feast of St Michael and All Angels, recorded on 27 July.

Monday 4.30pm (R4) Beyond Belief In its 500th edition, the programme explores the idea that poetry is the language of religion. Guests include Canon Mark Oakley (8/8).

Wednesday 4pm (R3) Choral Evensong Live from Winchester Cathedral.

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