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.

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...

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.

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...

S01E32: Bumpy and the Wise Old Wolfhound | Bluey

Bingo is sick in hospital, so Bluey and Dad send her a homemade video to lift her spirits. It tells the tale of Barnicus' qu...

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...

Nirvana | Genius of the Ancient World

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

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...

Changing concepts of karma | Genius of the Ancient World

The Buddha's revelations changed the ways in which karma was viewed, giving his ideas great appeal in a changing soc...

The middle way | Genius of the Ancient World

The Buddha's idea of the Middle Way and his realisations about the nature and impermanence of the self.

Painting a Buddhist stupa | Sacred Wonders

A Buddhist stupa at Kathmandu is being prepared for the Buddha's birthday with a fresh coat of paint.

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...

The path of self denial | Genius of the Ancient World

Before developing the Middle Way, the Buddha spent six years pursuing a life of self denial with other ascetics.

S08E14: The Hidden Monastery | Our Lives

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

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...

Spreading the Buddha's teachings | Genius of the Ancient World

The story of how the Buddha's ideas spread through his own preaching and the creation of the first monasteries.

Responses to Samsara | Genius of the Ancient World

After leaving his life as a prince, the Buddha joined other thinkers searching for solutions to the problems of Samsara.

The Dalai Lama at 80

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

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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 3 | The Passion

Atmospheric re-telling of Jesus's final days. As Jesus shares his Last Supper with the disciples, Judas slips away to fetch the Temple guards.

The story of Lourdes | Songs of Praise

The story of St Bernadette's visions at Lourdes and how the town in France became one of Europe's most popular pilgrimage sites.

Marriage | Being...

A discussion of the importance of marriage in Christianity.

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...

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.

03: The Last Days | Son of God

Jeremy Bowen series using scientific and historical research to tell the story of Jesus of Nazareth. Episode focuses on Jesus' death and resur...

02: Abraham | Testament: The Bible in Animation

When God told Abraham that he and his wife Sarah would have a son, Abraham was astounded, for Sarah was long past child beari...

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.

Episode 3 | The Miracles of Jesus

Rageh Omaar bring the miracles of Jesus to life. He looks at the most remarkable miracle of all, the resurrection, and asks why it became t...

Sexuality | A Question of Faith

Taking part in a Christian church service for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, the group ask where religion stands when ...

Miracles | KS3 Curriculum Bites

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

A night out with the street pastors | Reverse Missionaries

Pastor John Chilimtsidya, a reverse missionary from Malawi, joins the street pastors, a group offering help to peo...

First Communion

Four Catholic families prepare to celebrate their children's First Holy Communion, one of the biggest days of their lives so far. It's a sacred ceremony but ...

01: From Pleasure to Sin | Sex and the Church

Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch explores how Christianity has shaped western attitudes to sex, gender and sexuality throughout hi...

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...

Episode 2 | The Ganges with Sue Perkins

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

Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva | Belief File

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

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.

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...

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...

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.

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 ...

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.

Deities and Brahman | Being...

An explanation that Hindus in fact only have one God, Brahman, but different representation of Brahman, called Deities.

Law of Karma | Belief File

Young Hindus discuss their beliefs about karma and reincarnation.

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...

Marriage in Hinduism | Being...

A look at a Sri Lankan Tamil marriage ceremony in Hinduism and how things have changed between this generation and the last.

Hinduism: The World | Belief File

Young British Hindu's explain and discuss Hinduism's global appeal.

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...

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...

Hinduism: God | Pathways of Belief

Anuj explains Hindu concepts of God with the aid of dance. His family worship at temple to celebrate the birth of Krishna.

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.

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.

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 ...

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...

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.

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...

Muslim wedding | A Question of Faith

Students experience a Muslim wedding.

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...

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.

Rituals of birth in Islam | Being...

A couple explain the traditions they follow in Islam following the birth of their first child.

Muhammad's First Revelation | The Life of Muhammad

The story of the first of Muhammad's revelations of the Qur'an.

Islam: The Quran | Belief File

This programme is about guidance and faith, the spread of Islam and the discoveries by early Muslim scholars.

Jihadi | The Life of Muhammad

A look at the role of violence and the meaning of the term Jihad within Islam.

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...

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...

Islam: The Shahadah | Belief File

This first programme is about the Shahadah; the declaration of faith that Allah is the one true God and Mohammed is his messenger.

Last Sermon | The Life of Muhammad

A look at the key teachings that Muhammad delivered in his Last Sermon, and their relevance to historical and contemporary Islam.

Dating and Marriage in Islam | Being...

A young couple explain how dating differs in Islamic culture and their wedding ceremony.

Jihad | The Life of Muhammad

The concept of Jihad in Islam originated with Muhammad's war against his enemies in Mecca.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Converting to Judaism and marriage | Being...

Jolanda and Jack discuss the adaptations they made to their wedding ceremonies and Jolanda's conversion to Judaism.

Death and mourning in Judaism | Being...

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

The Settlers | Louis Theroux

Fourteen years after his first visit, Louis Theroux meets some of the growing community of religious-nationalist Israelis who have settled in th...

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...

Antisemitism: Why British Jews Are Afraid | Panorama

Judith Moritz examines how abuse, intimidation and violence aimed at Jewish communities has become more widespread, leav...

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...

Auschwitz | The Last Survivors

Holocaust survivors talk about their memories of Auschwitz.

Introduction to Judaism | Belief File

Daniel introduces Judaism, he visits a Synagogue and discusses the Torah and Shabbat.

Bar mitzvah | Being...

Ethan explains the different traditions involved with his bar mitzvah, including the importance of the Torah and why he is twinning with a boy who los...

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...

Birth rituals in Judaism | Being...

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

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 ...

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...

The Torah | The Story of the Jews

The Torah has a central role in Jewish worship.

Episode 2 | The Ganges with Sue Perkins

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

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...

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...

A feast at the Golden Temple | Sacred Wonders

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

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...

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.

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 ...

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.

Painting a Buddhist stupa | Sacred Wonders

A Buddhist stupa at Kathmandu is being prepared for the Buddha's birthday with a fresh coat of paint.

Mourning in Varanasi | The Ganges with Sue Perkins

Sue Perkins visits a cremation ground in Varanasi where she learns about Hindu funeral rituals.

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 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...

S02E01 | Scotland's Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle

Travelling to Arran and Holy Isle, Ben Fogle learns how they're a haven for diverse faiths and beliefs, makes Jewish challa...

S01E01: Inner Hebrides | Scotland's Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle

Ben Fogle explores the ancient sea roads of the Inner Hebrides. He visits Iona, the cradle of Christianity,...

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.

The Great Mosque at Djenne | Sacred Wonders

Every year, the whole city of Djenne in Mali gets involved in restoring the Great Mosque, the largest mud building in the world.

Great Mosque of Djenné | Sacred Wonders

The yearly renovation of the Djenne Great Mosque in Mali.

Vaisakhi in Amritsar | Sacred Wonders

The Sikh festival of Vaisakhi in Amritsar.

Bar-Mitzvah on Masada | Sacred Wonders

An American family travel to Masada to have their children's Bat-Mitzvah and Bar-Mitzvah.

Nachi Falls | Sacred Wonders

The Shinto fire festival at the Nachi Falls in Japan.

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 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...

Sikhism: Commitment and Diversity | Belief File

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

Sikhism: Equality and Respect | Belief File

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

A feast at the Golden Temple | Sacred Wonders

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

The Five Ks | My Life, My Religion

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

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...

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.

Introduction to Sikhism | My Life, My Religion

An introduction to the most fundamental beliefs and practices of Sikhism.

Death and reincarnation | Being...

A discussion of Sikh traditions and beliefs about death.

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...

Sikh funeral | Being...

An exploration of Sikh funeral traditions.

The 5 K's | Being...

A Sikh family explain the 5 K's of Sikhism.

The origins of Vaisakhi | The Story of Vaisakhi

A look at the origins of the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi and the key beliefs of 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?

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 ...

Guru Granth Sahib | My Life, My Religion

A Sikh child explains the role of the Guru Granth Sahib in Sikh worship and the way in which it is treated by Sikhs.

Langar | The Selfless Sikh: Faith on the Frontline

A Sikh charity worker helps a charity supporting Yazidi refugees escaping from persecution.

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...

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...

03: Africa | Around the World in 80 Faiths

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

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.

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.

Afrikaner Christianity | Around the World in 80 Faiths

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

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 ...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

S08E14: The Hidden Monastery | Our Lives

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

9/11 Genelle | KS4 Curriculum Bites

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

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...

S02E03: Truth | Life and Death Row

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

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...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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.

Muslim family values | Islam, Women and Me

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

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...

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.

Divorce | Islam, Women and Me

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

Marriage | Islam, Women and Me

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

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.

Are Muslim women oppressed? | Islam, Women and Me

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

02: Handmaids of the Gods | Divine Women

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

Islam and Feminism | Islam, Women and Me

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

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.