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Coming up in the week ahead on TV and on Radio

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HIGHLIGHT: Better Off Dead? The actor and disability rights activist Liz Carr explains why she believes that assisted suicide should not be legalised.

Tuesday 9pm, BBC1


TELEVISION:
Sunday 1.15pm (BBC1) Songs of Praise For Dementia Action Week, Canon Kate Bottley joins a dementia-friendly service at Lichfield Cathedral.

Monday 9pm (BBC2) The Jennings vs Alzheimer’s A documentary about the slow progression of the disease in Carol Jennings, and its effects on her children, who may have the mutated gene responsible.

Tuesday 10pm (BBC4) Storyville: Praying for Armageddon A look at the power and influence of an American Evangelical movement that seeks to fulfil the Armageddon prophecy.

Thursday 8.30pm (ITV1) Kids in Poverty: Britain’s shame Paul Brand speaks to families who are struggling, and asks what is being done to tackle child poverty.


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ADIO: Friday 1.30pm (World Service) Heart and Soul In Quinamayo, Colombia, Christmas takes place in February. Why is this belated Christmas so special?

Sunday 8.10am (R4) Sunday Worship A service for Mental Health Awareness Week from St Peter and St Paul, Rustington, led by the Assistant Curate, the Revd Laura Darrall.

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

Tuesday 3.30pm (R4) Beyond Belief Canon Giles Fraser Giles Fraser explores the monsters in religious writings. What is their relationship to the divine? (7/7).

Wednesday 3pm (R3) Choral Evensong Live from Exeter Cathedral.

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