Episode 1 | The Monastery
Five men searching for meaning in their lives accept a challenge from the Benedictine monks of Worth Abbey to live according to the monks' rules for 40 days and nights.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 58'37''
- Broadcast year: 2005
Curriculum Connection
- Religious Education | Christianity | Practices | Worship
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: The Monastery
- Series: 1
- Episode: 1
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