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Coming up in the week ahead on TV and on radio

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14 May 2021

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HIGHLIGHT: Do Not Resuscitate Yasmeen Khan investigates the ethical use of “Do not resuscitate” notices, specifically in relation to the pandemic. Tuesday 11am, Radio 4
 

TELEVISION: Friday 7.30pm (C4) Unreported World A look at Myanmar, where protesters are resisting the military coup in February.

Sunday 10.30am (BBC1) Sunday Morning Stories A couple describe how they offered their home to a Syrian refugee who wanted to become a doctor (6/8).

1.15pm (BBC1) Songs of Praise In Dementia Action Week, YolanDa Brown meets a woman who is helping people with dementia to remain active.

 

RADIO: Friday 11am (R4) Prison Break Josie Bevan traces the evolution of the UK penal system (4/5).

Sunday 8.10am (R4) Sunday Worship The Rt Revd Jan McFarlane reflects on the ascension in a service from Lichfield Cathedral.

10.30am (World Service) Heart and Soul Cardinal Pell describes the impact of his imprisonment for sexual abuse and subsequent acquittal.

3pm (R3) Choral Evensong A repeat of this week’s service from St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, broadcast on the Eve of the Ascension.

Monday 4.30pm (R4) Beyond Belief Ernie Rea and guests consider the religious dimension in the Scottish independence debate (7/7).

Wednesday 3.30pm (R3) Choral Evensong Live from St Pancras Church, during the London Festival of Contemporary Church Music.

Thursday 11.30am (R4) A Life in Music Jude Rogers explores how music provides teenagers with emotional support (2/4).

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