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Coming up in the week ahead on TV and on radio

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27 August 2021

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HIGHLIGHT: Stephen As a sequel to The Murder of Stephen Lawrence, made in 1999, this dramatisation focuses on the efforts of DCI Clive Driscoll to solve the case after 13 years (1/3). Monday 9pm, ITV

 

TELEVISION: Sunday 10am (BBC1) Fern Britton Meets . . . The presenter talks to the Paralympian Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson about her faith (repeat) (4/4).

1.15pm (BBC1) Songs of Praise The Revd Kate Bottley visits Noah’s Ark Farm Zoo, in Bristol, to hear how the Christian faith of many of its staff affects their work.

Tuesday 8.30pm (BBC1) 9/11: Inside the President’s war room A documentary that follows George W. Bush through 12 hours on the day of the terrorist attack on the twin towers in New York.

 

RADIO: Sunday 8.10am (R4) Sunday Worship From the Prospect Farm weekend that replaces this year’s Greenbelt festival, Chine McDonald and others consider whether it is possible to achieve a more balanced world in the future.

10.30am (World Service) Heart and Soul A look at the people of faith who are abused online for their religion.

3pm (R3) Choral Evensong A repeat of this week’s service from St Olave’s, York, recorded on 1 August.

Monday 4.30pm (R4) Beyond Belief Ernie Rea examines the Vatican’s College of Cardinals, who gather to choose new popes (3/8).

Tuesday 9am (R4) The Kindness Test Claudia Hammond looks at kindness in today’s world. Is there is a place for it in business and politics?

Wednesday 3.30pm (R3) Choral Evensong From the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, sung by the Trinity Laban Chapel Choir, recorded on 4 May.

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