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Rev

In case you missed it, ‘Rev’ is a recently-aired comedy about a vicar in a London parish. It received much coverage from the Christian media at the start of the series, as the show promised to examine being a vicar today in a much more realistic, sympathetic light than shows such as The Vicar of Dibley and Father Ted. The show was brimming with promise - but, Phill Sacre asks, would it deliver?

Review by on 7th August 2010

Thomas Dixon's recent documentary made a good effort of addressing the conflict between religion and science. But, asks Ali Gledhill, why do programmes on this topic have to be so antagonistic? He argues that although the programme misses the wood for the trees, it is one of the better films on the huge issues of where science meet Christianity.

Review by on 22nd September 2010

4 million people have been watching The Nativity on BBC1, and Ali Gledhill was one of them. He found the series both provocative and profoundly touching.

Review by on 24th December 2010

When God Spoke English charts the historical context to the making of the King James Bible. However, Ali Gledhill argues that its focus on the literary majesty of the text itself ignores its real significance as a clear and simple copy of the Bible in a language the people could understand.

Review by on 26th February 2011

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