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Lent Talks: A Collection of Broadcasts by Nick Baines, Giles Fraser, Bonnie Greer, Alexander McCall Smith, James Runcie and Ann Widdecombe by BBC Radio 4

A selection of the best from BBC Radio 4's Lent Talks over the last ten years. With a dynamic introduction from BBC Head of Radio for Religion and Ethics, Christine Morgan, six well-known personalities invite readers to reflect on a range of thoughts and themes from a number of different perspectives. From writer James Runcie's reflection on the passion through the prism of mystery drama to Ann Widdecombe MP's exploration of the `greater good', this blissfully brief and entertaining book will provide something for everyone in the busy lead up to Easter.

About BBC Radio 4

BBC Radio 4 is the second most popular domestic radio station in the UK, known for broadcasting `intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.' Lent Talks invites well-known individuals to reflect on the story of Jesus' ministry and Passion from their own perspectives.

WEEK ONE - JAMES RUNCIE - MYSTERY First broadcast as part of the BBC Lent Talks 2015, director, literary curator and writer of The Grantchester Mysteries, James Runcie looks at the passion through the prism of mystery drama. WEEK TWO - BONNIE GREER - NAMES A gem of BBC Lent Talks 2014 archive, this talk sees playwright, novelist and critic Bonnie Greer reflect on the power of names. WEEK THREE - ANN WIDDECOMBE - GOODNESS Taken from the 2008 Lent Talks series, former MP, TV personality and author Ann Widdecombe reflects on the examples set by Jesus in his decision to go to the cross. WEEK FOUR - GILES FRASER - SACRIFICE First broadcast as part of the BBC Lent Talks 2010, Rev Dr Giles Fraser, Church of England priest, journalist and broadcaster, invites readers to reflect on the nature of sacrifice. WEEK FIVE - ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH - ABANDONMENT Taken from the Lent Talks 2013, author Alexander McCall Smith explores the sense of being abandoned as you grow older. WEEK SIX - NICK BAINES - VISION Marking the beginning of the Lent Talks 2012, author, broadcaster and Bishop of Leeds, Nick Baines reflects on the challenges of finding a new narrative for the individual and community.

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GOR008999531

ISBN 13

9780281078639

ISBN 10

0281078637

Title

Lent Talks: A Collection of Broadcasts by Nick Baines, Giles Fraser, Bonnie Greer, Alexander McCall Smith, James Runcie and Ann Widdecombe by BBC Radio 4

Author

BBC Radio 4

Condition

Used - Very Good

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Paperback

Publisher

SPCK Publishing

Year published

2017-11-16

Number of pages

128

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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Lent Talks BBC Radio 4

Lent Talks by BBC Radio 4

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Lent Talks Summary

Lent Talks: A Collection of Broadcasts by Nick Baines, Giles Fraser, Bonnie Greer, Alexander McCall Smith, James Runcie and Ann Widdecombe by BBC Radio 4

About BBC Radio 4

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