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Prince Harry wants to reconcile with his family. But how easy is that given the continuing fallout from his interviews and memoir? Sacred texts are full of tales of feuding siblings, so what can they teach the Royals? Imam Qari Asim and Rabbi Robyn Ashworth-Steen share scriptural insights and pastoral advice. If you've already failed to stick to your New Year's resolution, help is at hand. The Rt Revd Dr Emma Ineson has written a book on how to cope with and learn from failure. Cricketer Monty Panesar and Comedian Shazia Mirza also share how faith has helped them deal with failure in their lives. In the last two years, thousands of Hong Kongers have taken advantage of a new Visa scheme to the UK, following China's imposition of a national security law on the former British Colony. Vishva Samani reports from Reading where large numbers have settled, to see how they are integrating within the local faith communities. The life and death of the late American singer Whitney Houston inspired Candice Marie Benbow to become a theologian. As Whitney's story is retold in a new film biopic, Candice tells Emily how the woman she refers to as the ‘ultimate Church girl' impacted her faith journey and opened up important conversations about how her Church sees women. Overcrowding, drugs, staff shortages and long waits for trial are just some of the issues facing those in the prison system. But what lies behind the headlines? In a new four part series, we'll be taking a closer look at the prison system through the eyes of the religious groups and figures working within it. In this first episode we examine the issue of sentencing, with Bishop James Jones, Chair of the Independent Commission into the Experience of Victims and Long Term Prisoners. Producers: Jill Collins and Catherine Murray Production co-ordinator: Liz Poole Studio managers: Phillip Halliwell, Chris Hardman and Tom Parnell Editor: Helen Grady
Abbey House, retreat centre in Glastonbury is closing after 80 years. Despite a growing interest in pilgrimage, Sarah Swadling explores why a growing number of venues are shutting their doors. Bishop James Jones reflects on his time listening to and supporting the families of the 96 unlawfully killed at Hillsborough. This week the Bishop released his report which recommended how public institutions should treat the relatives of people killed in tragedies. The church played an important role in drawing up the 2005 Gambling act but what influence can they have on legislation tackling "Fixed Odd Betting Terminals" Bob Walker reports. Humanists say Lords reform proposals give more voting power to Bishops at a time when their significance in society is diminishing. Andrew Copson the Chief Executive of Humanist UK and Lord Richard Harries debate this and the role of other faiths in the House of Lords. First lady of Zimbabwe Grace Mugabe will be attending "Super Sunday" rally with religious groups. Shingai Nyoka reports from Harare on the implications of her presence at the rally and tells us who the religious group are? Producers Carmel Lonergan Rajeev Gupta Editor Amanda Hancox.
Christiana Figueres of the UNFCCC shares her views on the key challenges faced and highlight what faith communities, the City and the UK at large can do to help. As well as questions from the audience, a panel of distinguished speakers identify the impact of climate change on their sector to help build the will for political action. The discussion was Chaired by Bishop James Jones, former Bishop of Liverpool and BBC Radio 4 presenter. Panel of speakers: Rear Admiral Neil Morisetti (former UK Government Climate and Energy Security Envoy), Dr Tony Juniper (Author and Environmentalist) and Peter Pereira Gray (Managing Director, Wellcome Trust Investments).
Caroline Wyatt presents a special New Year edition of Sunday, looking ahead to some of the issues likely to affect faith communities in 2017. Former Bishop of Liverpool James Jones reflects on his work with the families of the Hillsborough victims. And Bob Walker reports from Hull, where religious groups are preparing for the city's year of culture. Producer: Dan Tierney Series Producer: Amanda Hancox.
It was revealed today that the 96 football fans who lost their lives at Hillsborough were going to be awarded the freedom of the city by Liverpool City Council, along with Bishop James Jones, Phil Scraton, Kenny Dalglish & Marina Dalglish who have been pivotal in the fight for justice. HFSG chairwoman Margaret Aspinall, who lost her son James at Hillsborough, told Mick Coyle about how proud she was of the 96 and how they have left a lasting legacy.
Audio from a panel discussion on 'Can We Afford to Save the Planet?', chaired by Rt Hon Caroline Spelman MP and featuring Rt Hon Lord Lawson, Prof. Michael Jacobs (LSE), Bishop James Jones, Andrew Lilico (Europe Economics), Martin Harper (RSPB) and Andy Lester (A Rocha UK)
This week Monty Don explores how religious teachings might help people get more involved in conservation. In southern India, the city of Bangalore is the third most populous city in India and one of the fastest growing. As the city expands, the nearby national park - Bannerghatta - is under pressure. People now live in the buffer zone that was designed to separate people and wildlife. Elephants now regularly damage crops and farmland as their traditional sites are settled by people. Professor Mary Evelyn Tucker, Fazlun Khalid and Bishop James Jones join Monty to explore how religion and conservation fit together.
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