Good Friday special on the Christian mission

Title

Good Friday special on the Christian mission

Genre

Interview; Documentary; Music; Special

TX Date

5 Apr 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:51:17

Description

Special Good Friday religious programme hosted by Lawrence Spicer on the Christian mission since the crucifixion. Includes interviews with Bishop Hassan Dehghani-Tafti of Iran, on the early history and continuing need for missionaries. Tony Rawls, former prisoner who now works with young offenders, on his personal Christian mission. Father Bill Kirkpatrick on his Earls Court project working with people who feel rejected or are addicted to alcohol, drugs and prostitution. Non-confirmist Minister Tony Holden on work of his East End mission with the poor and homeless. Bishop of Stepney Jim (James Lawton) Thompson on whether the Christian mission and church have been a success. With musical interludes of Jesus Christ Superstar, Onward Christian Solders, Were You There?, He Must Die, Nunc Dimittis, and Hey JC, JC Won’t You Die for Me?

Contributors

Lawrence Spicer; Jim Thompson; Tony Rawles; Bill Kirkpatrick; Tony Holden; Hassan Dehghani-Tafti

Keywords

Social problems; Prostitution; Homeless people; Drug abuse; Alcoholism; Christianity; Easter; Disadvantaged youth; Poor; Religious belief; Young offenders; Missionaries; Jesus Christ; Church work

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