A BBC review published on 20 December found religious people ‘poorly presented or satirised’ by the corporation, and suggests programming that ‘better reflects the UK’. BBC proposes to include religious themes in popular dramas and soaps on TV and radio, make more documentaries covering religious and ethical issues, and expand its religious affairs team. The ‘Thought for the Day’ slot on Radio 4 will be more closely linked to news items with women and young people. Figures from a wider range of religions will be invited to contribute. Pray that Tony Hall, the BBC’s director general, will remember its religion home page statement: ‘Christianity is the largest religion in the world with over two billion followers. 42 million people in Britain today describe themselves as Christian, and six million are actively practising.’
BBC New Year ‘religious resolution’
Written by David Fletcher 21 Dec 2017Additional Info
- Praise: God that broadcasting has the opportunity to reflect religious values: may it not be at the expense of covering Christianity. (Matthew 10:27)
- More: www.theguardian.com/media/2017/dec/20/bbc-to-increase-religious-coverage-to-better-represent-all-faiths
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