Religious Education

The Life of the Buddha | Everyman

Filmed on location in India and Nepal, the documentary follows Siddhartha Gautama's spiritual journey to enlightenment, tracing how he came...

Buddhism: Introduction to Buddhism | Belief File

Young British Buddhist's explain and discuss the key beliefs of Buddhism.

Seven Wonders of the Buddhist World

Bettany Hughes visits seven of the most famous ancient and modern Buddhist locations in the world: seven wonders that give an insight int...

The Life of Buddha

Filmed on location in India and Nepal, the documentary follows Siddhartha Gautama's (who came to be known as the Buddha) spiritual journey to Enlightenmen...

Mission: Joy with Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama (2021)

A feelgood film that follows the meeting between the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu in 2015 during which...

S08E14: The Hidden Monastery | Our Lives

An extraordinary community of monks, nuns and elephants prepare for an unforgettable encounter.

Tibetan sky burials | Human Planet

In the Himalayan state of Nepal we witness a rarely seen ceremony - a sky burial. In a land where there is little wood to burn for cremati...

01: Life, the Universe and Everything | The Story of God

Professor Robert Winston explores the fascinating history of mankind's search for the divine. Life, the Universe and...

The Buddhists of Suburbia | Everyman

Tonight's documentary concludes the Buddhism season, profiling number of converts to the faith, including an IT consultant who has given...

Buddhism: Wheel of Time | Storyville

The Dalai Lama prays with the faithful in director Werner Herzog 's film. He follows the Buddhist Kalachakra - on the Nepalese/ Indian f...

01: China: the Mountain | Extreme Pilgrim

Peter Owen Jones, a Church of England vicar, journeys to a monastery in China to find out what Buddhism can teach him about spiritu...

Tibetan Buddhism | Around the World in 80 Faiths

At a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Nepal, monks explain their way of life and their key religious beliefs.

Nirvana | Genius of the Ancient World

Through deep meditation, the Buddha achieved Enlightenment and developed the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.

Richard Gere's Buddhism

Hollywood actor Richard Gere has been a committed Buddhist for the past thirty years. In an in-depth interview, he reveals how he discovered Buddhism...

Lotan Baba: The Rolling Saint | Sadhus: India's Holy Men

Not many people would give up all their worldly possessions, forsake family, take a vow of celibacy, and then roll o...

The Four Sights | Genius of the Ancient World

The story of how the Buddha left his privileged life as a prince in the Himalayas after witnessing the Four Sights.

Michael Palin's Himalaya: Journey of a Lifetime

Michael Palin revisits his fifth travel series - a journey to explore the Himalaya. Crossing the border into India, he visits...

Issues: Belief and Suffering | Belief File

This programme looks at suffering from the Buddhist point of view.

The Dalai Lama at 80

Emily Maitlis interviews the Dalai Lama, to discuss politics, Buddhism and ageing.

Kung Fu Business | Under the Sun

The documentary series continues by capturing the clash between the austerity of a Chinese monastery and the modern world's market forces as...

The Miracle Maker

Ralph Fiennes heads an all-star cast of an animated portrayal of the life of Jesus, told through the eyes of a child.

Christian | Being...

How British Christians from across the faith celebrate life's big milestones, from birth and coming of age to marriage and the end of life.

Harry Clark Goes to Rome

From altar boy to Britain’s most famous liar, Harry Clark explores what it means to be a ‘good Catholic’ as he embarks on a pilgrimage to Rome and a...

02: Christianity | My Life, My Religion

What does it mean to be a Christian? Ten-year-old Nathan celebrates Christmas and Easter, and Kiera and Santos prepare for their firs...

Episode 1 | The Miracles of Jesus

Rageh Omaar looks closely at four of Jesus's miracles, including the feeding of the 5,000, and finds that each one provoked a radically dif...

Episode 1 | The Story of Jesus

Experts re-examine the Gospel accounts of Jesus's life, from his birth to the beginning of his ministry, when he performed some of his famous ...

Mission: Joy with Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama (2021)

A feelgood film that follows the meeting between the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu in 2015 during which...

01: Christian | Strictly Soulmates

Members of different faiths search for the perfect partner. Evangelical Christians Katy, Richard and Lorraine are all looking for love and...

03: Our Supersized Christian Family | Love, Faith and Me

Alex and Amy have five children under five, including identical triplets. Can their Christian faith and community he...

Mormons | Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over

Stacey meets a Mormon family in Ashton-under-Lyne as 17-year-old Adam decides about his future, asking him what it is like to grow up wit...

Amish: A Secret Life

An intimate portrait of Amish family life and faith, following Old Order Amish couple Miriam and David and their family, capturing the reason why they d...

Bruce Almighty (2003)

Comedy starring Jim Carrey as a TV reporter who is bestowed with God's divine powers. Turmoil ensues as he tries to answer everyone's prayers, and also...

02: No God, but God | The Story of God

Professor Robert Winston explores Judaism, Christianity and Islam as he continues to chart the history of mankind's search for the div...

The Road to Rome: Episode 1 | Pilgrimage

Eight celebrities of differing faiths and beliefs strap on backpacks and have 15 days to tackle 1,000km of the ancient Via Francigen...

01: Creation and the Flood | Testament: The Bible in Animation

**From 13.43 features sound and video issues, this is the only copy the BBC can provide. As his ark crosses th...

The Mormons Are Coming

Three newly trained Mormon missionaries in Lancashire search for new converts. But in an increasingly secular Britain, how do you convince people that...

Episode 3 | Pilgrimage with Simon Reeve

Simon Reeve follows in the footsteps of pilgrims to Jerusalem. Starting in Istanbul, he travels across the Holy Land and reflects on ...

Miracles | KS3 Curriculum Bites

Seven programmes for 11-14 year olds on issues of Christianity and critical thinking, designed to stimulate and engage debate.

05: Jesus | The Bible: A History

Who actually wrote the book that millions of people describe as the word of God? Theologian Robert Beckford sets off on a voyage of historic...

Shroud of Turin: Material Evidence

This documentary sets out to discover exactly what it is about the image on the Shroud of Turin that has defied imitation.

Hindu | Being...

British Hindus across the faith celebrate life's big milestones, from birth and coming of age to marriage and the end of life.

05: Hinduism | My Life, My Religion

What does it mean to be a Hindu? 14-year-old Simran celebrates Diwali and Holi, and her 11-year-old brother Vraj tells us all about the c...

Amol Rajan Goes to the Ganges

Amol heads to India on a pilgrimage to the largest religious festival in history, the Kumbh Mela, where he wants to find out if faith can help ...

Episode 1 | The Ganges with Sue Perkins

Sue Perkins journeys to the source of India's Ganges river in the Himalayas, meeting hermits and holy men to understand the sacred na...

Episode 2 | The Ganges with Sue Perkins

Sue Perkins arrives in Varanasi, India's most intense, extraordinary and breath-taking city.

Hindus: Do We Have a Caste Problem?

Parle Patel, a young British Hindu and popular YouTuber, explores the influence of caste on Hindu communities in the UK.

A Tale of Five Temples - The Story of Hinduism in Britain

Naga Munchetty narrates a documentary exploring the history of five Hindu temples across Britain, tracing their sto...

Children's Past Lives | Witness

This programme explores the phenomena of children who claim to have had a past life experience and who talk about things beyond their childho...

02: The Ganges | Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve

Along the Ganges, Simon Reeves sees how India's economy has affected its religious culture.

01: My Hindu Coming Out Story | Love, Faith and Me

28-year-old Anish came out as gay ten years ago. He's since felt disconnected from his faith and the wider Hindu community...

01: Life, the Universe and Everything | The Story of God

Professor Robert Winston explores the fascinating history of mankind's search for the divine. Life, the Universe and...

Episode 3 | The Ganges with Sue Perkins

Sue Perkins undertakes an epic journey along the Ganges. Sue is on the final stretch of the river, where a new India is being built r...

Diwali | Belief File

A look at the many ways in which Hindus celebrate the festival of Diwali.

Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva | Belief File

In Hinduism, there is one supreme god represented in many different forms.

03: The Road to Freedom | Gandhi

Mishal Husain explores the dramatic last years of Gandhi's life and asks why he is revered as Father of the Nation, when India turned its ba...

Hinduism: God | Belief File

Young British Hindu's explain and discuss God in the Hindu faith.

Afterlife and funeral rituals | Being...

Funeral rituals depend on family traditions in Hinduism.

The Caste System | Hindus: Do We Have a Caste Problem?

Parle Patel explores whether the caste system is still important to Hindus in Britain today.

A short history of the afterlife | KS4 Curriculum Bites

Is death the end? Is there any evidence for an afterlife? A look at Christian and Buddhist views on the afterlife. NO...

Vegetarianism | Belief File

Schools religious education program for 14-18 year olds. Hindu vegetarian Dhiren Shah loves his girlfriend Maya, but her meat eating habits are c...

Big Zuu Goes to Mecca

Chef and rapper Big Zuu makes a pilgrimage to Mecca on a personal spiritual journey to try and understand more about his faith and what it means to be ...

Muslim | Being...

British Muslims from across the faith mark some of life's biggest moments from birth and coming of age to marriage and end of life.

Episode 1 | Muslims Like Us

Ten British Muslims with contrasting world views move in together. They begin to explore how their faith impacts their lives.

01: Islam | My Life, My Religion

What does it mean to be a Muslim? 11-year-old Sara prepares for one of the biggest changes in her young life, as she further devotes herself...

Episode 2 | Muslims Like Us

Ten British Muslims with contrasting world views move in together. They discuss the results of a survey exploring British opinion about the Musli...

Episode 12 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Our five pilgrims have had a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Hajj. Or have they? This documentary, concluding Channel 4's uniq...

The Seeker | The Life of Muhammad

Rageh Omaar presents a series charting the life of Muhammad. Beginning in Muhammad's birthplace of Mecca, he investigates the Arabia Muhamm...

Episode 11 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Five young people from around the world prepare to make the greatest trip on earth, Hajj - the annual Muslim pilgrimmage to Mecca.

02: Dating, Halal Style | Love, Faith and Me

Twenty-three-year-old Muslim convert Chiedza wants to find love while sticking to Islamic dating rules. Can her new faith help t...

Make Me A Muslim

Documentary following five girls as they embrace Islam, as Shanna Bukhari sets out to find out why more young British women are giving up partying and drink...

A Very British Ramadan

Documentary series reflecting what life is like for Britain's Muslim population who observe the Ramadan religious festival. Here, Rashid Khan - former...

Afterlife and mourning and funeral rites in Islam | Being...

This clip explains the different rituals in Islam that are carried out following the death of someone.

Islam: The Hajj | Belief File

This fifth programme looks at the Hajj, the pilgrimage all Muslims should try to make at least once in their lifetime.

02: No God, but God | The Story of God

Professor Robert Winston explores Judaism, Christianity and Islam as he continues to chart the history of mankind's search for the div...

The Muslim Premier League

Twenty years ago there were no Muslims in the Premier League. Now there are nearly forty - enough for three football teams. To mark the start of Ra...

Islam, Women and Me

Documentary following 28-year-old British Muslim Mehreen Baig as she explores the experiences of women in different Muslim communities. Warning: swearing...

Preparing for Ramadan | Ramadan Diaries

Muslim across Britain talk about getting ready for Ramadan.

Episode 1 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

With thousands of Muslims undertaking the profound and sacred journey of Hajj, new convert Simon Peters explains the first pilla...

My Mate's a Muslim

Rapper Krept and vlogger Rumena are fasting for Ramadan and challenge their non-Muslim friends to join in. Can their mates make it through the day without...

01: All the Single Muslims | Extremely British Muslims

This new series provides an eye-opening view of British Muslim life, through privileged access to Birmingham Central M...

The Prince of Egypt (1998)

Animated biblical epic telling the story of Moses and the exodus to the Promised Land, with voiceovers by an all-star cast including Val Kilmer, R...

Jewish | Being...

British Jews across the faith celebrate life's big milestones, from birth and coming of age to marriage and the end of life.

Growing Up Jewish

Four young people on the cusp of adulthood prepare for one of the biggest nights of their lives - their Bar and Bat Mitzvah - balancing culture, religion a...

The Children of the Holocaust

Powerful animated films, in which elderly Jewish Holocaust survivors tell their stories of Nazi persecution in their childhood and how they esc...

04: Judaism | My Life, My Religion

What does it mean to be Jewish? 11-year-old Charlie explains his religion of Judaism, it's bat mitzvah year for 13-year-old Me-Me and 10-y...

God on Trial (2008)

In a block house in Auschwitz, a group of prisoners demand to know the nature of a God who can allow so much suffering. They attempt to settle their disp...

Strictly Orthodox Jews | Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over

Stacey meets Rabbi Wollenberg and his ultra-orthodox family, and learns about being visibly Jewish at a time when antisemi...

02: No God, but God | The Story of God

Professor Robert Winston explores Judaism, Christianity and Islam as he continues to chart the history of mankind's search for the div...

The Last Survivors

A landmark documentary about the last survivors of the Holocaust living in Britain today, as they reflect on their childhood and how it has affected the r...

Birth rituals in Judaism | Being...

Circumcision is a large part of the rituals that follow birth in Judaism, followed by the naming ceremony.

S15E07: Robert Rinder | Who Do You Think You Are?

Robert 'Judge' Rinder follows the story of his grandfather, a Holocaust survivor, as well as investigating the dark mystery...

Finding my Family: Holocaust | Newsround Specials

In this Newsround special, Holocaust survivor Steven Frank takes his teenage granddaughter Maggie on a journey to learn abo...

Grandchild of the Holocaust

Rene Salt was the only member of her immediate family to survive the Holocaust. Here, she tells her grandson Adrian the full story of her past fo...

Death and mourning in Judaism | Being...

This clip explores how bodies are looked after following death and the mourning periods that follow.

04: Jewish | Strictly Soulmates

Series in which members of different faiths look for the perfect partner follows young Jewish singletons Richard, Natalie and Jason on their ...

Being Jewish in Scotland

The Jewish community has been well integrated in Scottish society for centuries, but their story is not well known. This programme tells their story...

05: The Highs and Lows of a Kosher Marriage | Love, Faith and Me

Saul and Shoshi are happily married, but like all couples, they face challenges. Can following their strict ...

Lotan Baba: The Rolling Saint | Sadhus: India's Holy Men

Not many people would give up all their worldly possessions, forsake family, take a vow of celibacy, and then roll o...

01: In the Beginning | The Story of the Jews

Simon Schama looks at the Jewish story, starting 3,000 years ago with the emergence of tribal people in contested land and a boo...

Auschwitz | The Last Survivors

Holocaust survivors talk about their memories of Auschwitz.

Episode 1 | Sacred Wonders

From the ancient temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia to the Shaolin Temple in China, discover what people do for faith in some of the most stunning ...

Seven Wonders of the Buddhist World

Bettany Hughes visits seven of the most famous ancient and modern Buddhist locations in the world: seven wonders that give an insight int...

Episode 2 | Sacred Wonders

In Mali, a young Muslim helps to renovate Djenne's Great Mosque, while a Shinto devotee undertakes a gruelling challenge at the sacred Nachi water...

Episode 1 | The Ganges with Sue Perkins

Sue Perkins journeys to the source of India's Ganges river in the Himalayas, meeting hermits and holy men to understand the sacred na...

Episode 3 | Sacred Wonders

From Jerusalem to Nepal to Iraq, discover what people do for faith in some of the most sacred places on earth.

Episode 2 | The Ganges with Sue Perkins

Sue Perkins arrives in Varanasi, India's most intense, extraordinary and breath-taking city.

A feast at the Golden Temple | Sacred Wonders

At the Golden Temple in Amritsar, volunteers prepare food for thousands of worshippers celebrating Vaisakhi.

Vaisakhi in Amritsar | Sacred Wonders

The Sikh festival of Vaisakhi in Amritsar.

Episode 3 | The Ganges with Sue Perkins

Sue Perkins undertakes an epic journey along the Ganges. Sue is on the final stretch of the river, where a new India is being built r...

Great Mosque of Djenné | Sacred Wonders

The yearly renovation of the Djenne Great Mosque in Mali.

Nachi Falls | Sacred Wonders

The Shinto fire festival at the Nachi Falls in Japan.

Varanasi | The Ganges with Sue Perkins

Sue Perkins visits the city of Varanasi and learns why many Hindus go there to die.

Warrior monk exams | Sacred Wonders

Yandian, a Buddhist trainee monk, prepares for his exams at the Shaolin Monastery, China.

Hindu funerals in Varanasi | Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve

Each day on the River Ganges at the holy city of Varanasi, hundreds of funerals take place.

Pollution in the River Ganges | Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve

Tanneries near the River Ganges have devastating consequences for the health of the river and for animal welfare.

Celebrating Diwali in London | Sacred Wonders

At the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden, London, preparations for Diwali are taking place.

The holy city of Varanasi | Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve

A visit to Varanasi, a holy city where many Hindus travel to die in the hope of eternal liberation.

The Holy Flame | Sacred Wonders

At the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, Christians gather to witness an Easter miracle.

Ramadan in Jerusalem | Sacred Wonders

A team of volunteer paramedics help worshippers during Ramadan at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.

The Goddess Ganga | The Ganges with Sue Perkins

Sue Perkins explains the nature of the goddesss Ganga and meets a hermit who lives in a cave close to the Ganges, who has giv...

Sikh | Being...

British Sikhs celebrate some of life's biggest moments, from birth and coming of age to marriage and the end of life.

03: Sikhism | My Life, My Religion

What does it mean to be a Sikh? 11-year-old Simran explains her religion of Sikhism and young brothers Taran and Joven take the life-chang...

The Selfless Sikh: Faith on the Frontline

Documentary following Ravi Singh, a Sikh charity worker who, inspired by his religious principles, puts his life on the line to hel...

A feast at the Golden Temple | Sacred Wonders

At the Golden Temple in Amritsar, volunteers prepare food for thousands of worshippers celebrating Vaisakhi.

01: Warrior Saints | Sikhs

At the turn of the 16th century, a peaceful religious movement emerged in India, but in response to persecution and internal disunity, the Sikhs w...

My Turban and Me

Comedian Sanjeev Kohli explores the importance of wearing the Sikh turban in modern Britain and investigates why it is becoming more popular with young people.

The Story of Vaisakhi

A look at the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi, and how Vaisakhi's themes of tolerance, equality, humility, dignity and an active concern for others impact th...

Sikh Boxing Warriors

Passionate about boxing's transformative power, Sikh coach Pops trains men and women at the MLSS Boxing Academy in Walsall, West Midlands, to combat str...

Vaisakhi in Amritsar | Sacred Wonders

The Sikh festival of Vaisakhi in Amritsar.

Sikhism: Equality and Respect | Belief File

Young British Sikh's explain and discuss the importance of equality and respect in Sikhism.

To Topknot or Not? | Snaps

Will Jag choose to fit in with his mates and cut his hair, or step up and wear a turban?

Guru Nanak and the boulder | My Life, My Religion

A Sikh teacher tells a story from the life of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh guru, and explains what it teaches.

The Five Ks | My Life, My Religion

A Sikh child explains the meaning behind the five Ks worn by Sikhs.

Young, Sikh and Proud

Sunny Hundal explores the legacy of his late brother Jagraj Singh, a prominent Sikh leader, and asks if a rise in religious activism points towards a b...

04: Married, Sikh and Wanting a Baby | Love, Faith and Me

Sarina and Vik have always wanted children, but after two miscarriages and three years of trying, they are seeking ...

Michael Palin's Himalaya: Journey of a Lifetime

Michael Palin revisits his fifth travel series - a journey to explore the Himalaya. Crossing the border into India, he visits...

Sikhism: Commitment and Diversity | Belief File

Young British Sikh's explain and discuss the importance of diversity in Sikhism.

Seva | Our Lives

A Sikh charity worker explains what led him to help the homeless population of London.

Sikhism: God, Oneness and Equality | Pathways of Belief

Simranjit shows her family's holy book and how Sikhs worship at home and in the Gurdwara. She explains the importance...

Sewa | The Story of Vaisakhi

A look at the Sikh tradition of langar and the charitable works that it has inspired.

03: Africa | Around the World in 80 Faiths

Pete continues his odyssey with a gruelling journey exploring the spiritual traditions of Africa.

Afrikaner Christianity | Around the World in 80 Faiths

Pete Owen-Jones meets Afrikaner Calvinists in South Africa and learns about their beliefs.

Britain's West African Churches | Lent Diaries

People in Britain's West African churches talk about their faith and preparing for Easter.

A Coptic church in Ethiopia | Around the World in 80 Faiths

In the mountains of Ethiopia, worshippers at an ancient Coptic church take part in their most important festival.

Islam in Ethiopia | Around the World in 80 Faiths

A Muslim worshipper in Ethiopia explains his beliefs about why suffering exists in the world.

41734 | Lent Diaries

In the run-up to Easter, this series of short films provides an insight into the lives of people who worship in Britain's West African churches.

A Charismatic church in South Africa | Around the World in 80 Faiths

In Johannesburg in South Africa, devotion to the Holy Spirit is at the heart of the activities of a popu...

Remembrance Day | My First Festivals

We follow Alicia and her family as they learn about and observe Remembrance Day. They start with a walk, where they count all the poppie...

Harvest | My First Festivals

We follow James and his family as they learn about and celebrate the harvest season. James is helping Dad around their farm, spreading hay for t...

Bonfire Night | My First Festivals

We follow Connie and her family as they learn about and celebrate the brilliant festival of Bonfire Night.

St Andrew's Day | My First Festivals

We follow Neave and her family as they learn about and celebrate St Andrew's Day. They start off by visiting the statue of St Andrew and...

Thanksgiving | My First Festivals

We follow Caleb and his family as they learn about and celebrate the American festival of Thanksgiving. Caleb and his family play American ...

St Patrick's Day | My First Festivals

In this episode we follow Memphis as he learns all about the internationally celebrated St Patrick's Day. During a game of football in ...

St George's Day | My First Festivals

We follow Aaron and his family as they learn about and celebrate St George's Day. Aaron and his sister Amelia, mum and dad put up buntin...

St David's Day | My First Festivals

We follow Mollie and her family as they celebrate and learn more about St David's Day. First, Mollie and her family get busy planting daf...

New Year | My First Festivals

In this episode, we follow Annabelle and her family as they celebrate bringing in the New Year. After carefully decorating her New Year's Eve i...

The history of pancake day and a pancake race in one English town | Newsround

This news report visits a school in Olney, Buckinghamshire where the town has held a pancake ra...

02: The Far East | Around the World in 80 Faiths

Pete encounters the exotic religions of the Far East, including Buddhism, Shinto and Taoism.

Nachi Falls | Sacred Wonders

The Shinto fire festival at the Nachi Falls in Japan.

Chinese New Year | My First Festivals

In this episode, we join Isabel as she celebrates Chinese New Year. Isabel receives a lucky red envelope from her family in China to be...

Waterfall shrine | Sacred Wonders

Worshippers in Japan prepare to take part in an annual ceremony at a Shinto waterfall shrine.

Chinese New Year | Apple Tree House

David tells Laila about the lantern he has received from his grandma to wish him a happy Chinese New Year.

S02E01: Execution | Life and Death Row

The story of capital punishment through the eyes of young people whose lives have been shaped by it. Daniel Lopez is resisting all app...

S08E14: The Hidden Monastery | Our Lives

An extraordinary community of monks, nuns and elephants prepare for an unforgettable encounter.

S02E03: Truth | Life and Death Row

Two teenagers give different accounts of the murder with which they are charged.

S02E04: Forgiveness | Life and Death Row

T.T. Trottie is preparing himself to lose another parent. His father killed his mother 21 years ago and will be executed a week from...

S02E02: Punishment | Life and Death Row

Shawn Ford Jr is on trial, and a jury must decide if he should live or die.

Fern Britton's Holy Land Journey

Fern Britton travels to Jerusalem on a life-changing journey of faith in search of the real story of Jesus's final days.

9/11 Genelle | KS4 Curriculum Bites

Genelle recounts her story of surviving 9/11 and what effect that had on her faith.

Wealth and Poverty | Worlds of Belief

Schools religious education program for 14-18 year olds. This programme looks at wealth and poverty from the point of view of Christian...

The Kendal Project | Newsnight

Conducted by Lancaster University sociologists, the study investigated religious and spiritual participation in the town of Kendal, Cumbria. T...

Surviving cancer and faith in God | KS4 Curriculum Bites

Heather Robinson was diagnosed with spinal cancer when she was 17. She was so close to death she had planned her own...

Laura on the murder of her sister and faith | KS4 Curriculum Bites

Laura Storrs was only 14 when her older sister was murdered. She found her whole life turned upside-down b...

Tanni Grey-Thompson's childhood | Fern Britton Meets...

Tanni Grey-Thompson talks about her childhood in the 1970s and the role faith played in her family life.

Tanni Grey-Thompson's faith | Fern Britton Meets...

Raised as Christian but now agnostic, Tanni Grey-Thompson discusses the role played by faith in her life.

The Book of Life (2014)

A museum tour guide explains the Mexican tradition of the Book of Life to a group of bored schoolchildren. They become entranced by the story of Mano...

01: Circle of Life | Extraordinary Rituals

A look at the world's most spectacular and extreme rituals. This episode looks at the way different cultures mark life events on t...

03: Changing World | Extraordinary Rituals

This final episode looks at how rituals adapt in our changing world. How do ancient ceremonies stay relevant and how do they change?

Episode 1 | Getting Hitched Asian Style

Saffron Events owner Hassan and his team of wedding planners are arranging the biggest wedding of the year so far, as well as a joint...

02: Great Gatherings | Extraordinary Rituals

Massive rituals bring thousands of people together, from a spectacular ancient battle in Indonesia to a modern ceremony in the d...

Episode 2 | Getting Hitched Asian Style

Saffron Events owner Hassan and his team of wedding planners arrange a number of dramatic and luxurious events for two young couples ...

Episode 3 | Getting Hitched Asian Style

As one bride prepares to leave home, another family welcome a new daughter-in-law, and the pressure is on for the wedding planners to...

A naming ceremony in Nepal | Around the World in 80 Faiths

In Nepal, newborn babies are introduced to the world in a special naming and blessing ceremony.

01: When God was a Girl | Divine Women

Bettany Hughes investigates goddess worship across the world and ancient conceptions of the divine.

Murdered by My Father

Unbeknown to Shahzad, she's caught up in a whirlwind romance with charismatic charmer Imi. Salma knows Imi is not what her dad is expecting, but can sh...

02: Handmaids of the Gods | Divine Women

Revealing the lost era of the priestess, from ancient Greece to the early years of Christianity.

Divorce | Islam, Women and Me

Mehreen Baig attends a session of a sharia court where divorce cases are being heard.

03: War of the Words | Divine Women

Bettany Hughes discovers how the Dark Ages turned out to be a golden age for a few remarkable women.

Marriage | Islam, Women and Me

Mehreen Baig attends a talk about marriage by a conservative Muslim leader.

Are Muslim women oppressed? | Islam, Women and Me

Mehreen Baig talks to women who feel empowered by their Muslim faith.

Interpretation of the Quran and the Hadiths | Islam, Women and Me

Mehreen Baig talks to a young woman who has left Islam because of its attitudes towards women.

Muslim family values | Islam, Women and Me

Mehreen Baig talks about her experiences of living with her family as an adult.

Islam and Feminism | Islam, Women and Me

Mehreen Baig talks to Yassmin Abdel-Magied about how her faith and feminism are linked.

Learning Zone | Divine Women

Uncovering the hidden history of women in religion. In India, Bettany Hughes joins thousands of Hindus in the worship of formidable goddess Durga.