Traitors final; Muslim mayor for New York? Archbishop of Canterbury was my babysitter
If you're one of the millions who've been gripped by The Celebrity Traitors, you'll be counting down the hours to the final on Thursday. The Sunday programme explores the ethical questions about taking part with Anglican Priest Reverend Lisa Coupland who appeared in the third 'civilian' series of the game.
History could be made in New York City on Tuesday with the potential election of its first ever Muslim mayor. Zohran Mamdani's ascent to getting within touching distance of one of the most prominent positions in US politics has been astonishing. Not least in a city where a generation ago in the wake of 9/11, Islamophobia was an unwelcome fact of life. Mamdani has explicitly made his Muslim faith part of his political identity. We speak to former Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf - who was the first Muslim to lead a Western democracy and Professor Najam Haider, from the Department of Religion at Columbia University.
With the enthronement of the new Archbishop of Canterbury set for the new year, there's already plenty of speculation over what sort of leader Dame Sarah Mullaly might be. One man who can offer a unique and personal insight is a descendant of none other than the Guinness family. If that wasn't seemingly random enough – Jack Guinness knows Dame Sarah Mullaly because she was - for a time in the early 80s - a babysitter for his family at a parish in London.
Presenter: Julie Etchingham
Producers: Katy Davis and Rosie Dawson
Editor: Tim Pemberton
Studio Managers: Phillip Halliwell and Nick Woodsford
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26/10/2025
King Charles and Pope Leo made history in the Sistine Chapel by praying side by side - a first for the leaders of the Church of England and Catholic Church.
In this week's edition of our series on the study of religion, theologian Robert Beckford goes back to school to explore the teaching of RE at GCSE and A Level.
Halloween may be on the minds of trick or treaters, however another festival is celebrated at this time of year - we explore Samhain that's observed by followers of Paganism.PRESENTER: EDWARD STOURTON
PRODUCERS: KATY BOOTH & CATHERINE MURRAY
STUDIO MANAGERS: JOE STICKLER & CHRIS WALKER
EDITOR: CHLOE WALKER
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King and Pope to make history; Canterbury Cathedral graffiti row; Diwali on Roblox
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with Julie Etchingham.
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Gaza ceasefire, Burnham and faith
It's a new dawn in Gaza as the ceasefire holds, we hear from the Catholic aid agency ready to send aid to Palestinians returning to where their homes once stood. Israeli families countdown to the release of the hostages they've longed for: we hear from those already released on why their Jewish faith deepened in captivity.Does Andy Burnham 'do God?' The Mayor of Greater Manchester says it is time for faith communities to help form a bedrock for a new vision of local government - and he credits Pope Francis with the idea of fostering a new culture of encounter.PRESENTER: JULIE ETCHINGHAM
PRODUCERS: CATHERINE MURRAY & KATY BOOTH
STUDIO MANAGERS: MIKE SMITH & ADAM DOLAN
EDITOR: CHLOE WALKER
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New Archbishop of Canterbury, Manchester Synagogue attack, Israel-Hamas peace deal
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with William Crawley.
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