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Coming up in the week ahead on TV and on Radio

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21 June 2024

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HIGHLIGHT: The Documentary: Ukraine to Korea More than 800 ethnically Korean refugees fled Ukraine for Koryo Village, in South Korea, after Russia’s invasion. Journalist So Jeong Lee investigates why they are receiving a mixed welcome.

Thursday (World Service), 9.30am and 8.05pm


TELEVISION:
Sunday 1.15pm (BBC1) Songs of Praise Canon Kate Bottley explores the Christian origins of the RSPCA on its 200th anniversary.

9pm (C4) Suranne Jones: Investigating witch trials The presenter examines the anti-witch paranoia that spread across 17th-century Europe (1/2).

Monday 10pm (C4) NHS in Crisis? The Debate Politicians, patients, medical staff, and the public discuss how to address the problems facing the NHS.

Wednesday 8.15pm (BBC1) BBC Prime Ministerial Debate Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer go head-to-head.


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ADIO: Friday 1.30pm (World Service) Heart and Soul Twenty years ago, China began a crackdown on Falun Gong. What has become of the movement?

Sunday 8.10am (R4) Sunday Worship The Revd Dave Gobbett leads a service from Highfields Church, Cardiff, exploring “success”, and where it might be found.

3pm (R3) Choral Evensong A repeat of this week’s service live from St Edmundsbury Cathedral.

Tuesday 6.50pm (World Service) Witness History How architects carried on building Barcelona’s basilica after the death of its designer, Antoni Gaudí.

Wednesday 3pm (R3) Choral Evensong From St Peter’s Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton, recorded on 8 June.

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