Synopsis
Fifth of five programmes exploring how Christianity can be life-changing.
- Programme: Belief File
- Episode: Christianity in Britain: Personal quests
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 1996
- Religious Education | Christianity | Religion, human rights and social justice | Human rights & social justice
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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