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Coming up in the week ahead on Radio and on TV

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12 August 2022

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HIGHLIGHT: Perfect Pitch (From Choir Stalls to Cricket Balls) Eleanor Oldroyd explores connections between the sport and choral music. Monday 8pm, Radio 4

 

TELEVISION: Sunday 1.15pm (BBC1) Songs of Praise Katherine Jenkins visits a Bible school in Lancashire, and recalls stories from previous episodes in which the Bible has proved to be an inspiration.

Thursday 8.30pm (ITV) Tonight: Who’s Polluting Our Water? Joe Crowley examines our rivers, and asks what is being done to tackle pollution.

RADIO Sunday 8.10am (R4) Sunday Worship The Rector of Old St Paul’s, Edinburgh, Canon John McLuckie, marks the city’s Festival, while the Assistant Curate, the Revd Dr Jaime Wright reflects on how we can celebrate in a broken world.

10.30am (World Service) Heart and Soul Afghanistan’s Sikh population once numbered more than 100,000. Today, it is estimated to be just 140, after the return to Taliban rule. Kawoon Khamoosh speaks to those who have stayed behind.

3pm (R3) Choral Evensong A repeat of this week’s service from Eton College, recorded on 29 July.

Monday 4.30pm (R4) Beyond Belief Ernie Rea and guests explore the religious reasons for modest clothing (1/8).

Tuesday 8pm (R4) The Church of Social Justice Helen Lewis asks whether the search for truth and meaning has transferred to social-justice politics.

Wednesday 4pm (R3) Choral Evensong Live from St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, during the Edinburgh International Festival.

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