The Dalai Lama, is the highest spiritual leader and head of the country of Tibet.
Lisa Simpson discovers Buddhism, after Homer and Bart destroy the local church.
Niall, Seren, Magdalena and Tia are all taking their first Communion. These four utterly delightful youngsters tell us what the ritual means to them as they prepare for the most important day of their young lives.
A look at how the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints prepare youngsters for their mission work
Theologian, singer-songwriter and media commentator Vicky Beeching talks about LGBTQIA+ and her faith
A documentary that looks at the Biblical Mary, and how her story was embellished and altered over the centuries.
Exclusive look behind the scenes of life in the Vatican
A look at how young women in the UK are becoming nuns!
Professor Robert Beckford investigates how Christianity has been interpreted by different races
A revealing documentary into the role of chaplains in the British armed forces
Journalist, broadcaster, quiz show host and cricket lover, Amol Rajan, goes to the largest gathering of people on the planet to reflect on the loss of his father.
Episode One of the BBC show exploring the life of the founder of Islam.
Episode Two of the BBC show exploring the life of the founder of Islam.
Episode Three of the BBC show exploring the life of the founder of Islam.
'The Bradford Aunties' (2024)
Three Islamic Aunties set up a cultural exchange scheme with young people in the UK city of Bradford
A world first for the BBC, for the first time ever on terrestrial television an Eid service is broadcast live. The stunning Bradford mosque is the setting for this moment in history.
Following the Eid service in the Bradford Mosque, Jason Mohammad interviews a diverse range of guests to discuss the impact of Eid.
'The Muslim Jesus' (2007)
A look at how Jesus is viewed in the Islamic faith
Giles Coren helps host a special seder, with guests including philosopher Alain de Botton, comedienne Olivia Lee and experts Rabbi Naftali Brawer, Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner and chef Linda Dangoor.
'The Story of the Turban' (2012)
This show investigates the symbolism of the turban for Sikhs
'Genius of the Ancient World' (2015)
Socrates
In Year 9 we watch the first episode of the series on the Buddha. So, here's the next episode on Socrates!
'Genius of the Ancient World' (2015)
Confucius
To complete the trilogy, Confucius!
In this legendary episode, Bart sells his soul to Millhouse - with dire consequences.
A classic of the Whittaker era; The Doctor and her companions find themselves caught up in the United States during the Civil Rights era.
Musician, author and broadcaster, Rev. Richard Coles - looks at how people deal with bereavement. His honest, open and engaging journey takes him surfing, sky-diving and even on a 'Grief Cruise'.
Scientist and evangelical atheist Professor Richard Dawkins delves into the world of religion.
He's back!!! This time Richard Dawkins investigates the paranormal, and even has his future predicted!
PART II
Richard continues his investigations, including meeting people from Atlantis. Please note, the NHS stopped funding homeopathy in 2017. This was backed by the High Court in 2018.
Each episode takes a significant moment in life e.g. birth, finding a life partner and shows it through the lens of a religion. The five episodes are listed in broadcast order.
Muslims Ali and Claire are expecting their first child. They are nervous about becoming parents, but just days after the birth, Ali’s parents, sister and sister-in-law descend on them to practise their version of the Muslim tradition of 40 days
Christians Grace and Jess are engaged to be married and are about to move into their first home together: a canal boat. Saying goodbye to family, friends and the church community they have been a part of for the last five years is a huge change, and they are relying on their faith to help them make the move
Ivor is celebrating his 83rd birthday in an unusual way. He is having a second bar mitzvah, which happens to coincide with his 13-year-old grandson Zak's first bar mitzvah.
Thirty-three-year-old Kiran is looking for a life partner. She has decided to lean on her Sikh faith and community to help her find 'the one'.
Dipti lost her father a year ago to Covid-19. Although she has been trained to help others deal with grief, the death of her father has turned her life upside down. Her Hindu faith has been an essential support in helping her cope with her loss.
Each episode takes a personal journey through an individual or couple's journey into love. The five episodes are listed in broadcast order.
28-year-old Anish came out as gay ten years ago. He’s since felt disconnected from his faith and the wider Hindu community, but now wants to find out if he can celebrate being both gay and Hindu.
Twenty-three-year-old Muslim convert Chiedza wants to find love while sticking to Islamic dating rules. Can her new faith help to find a husband, one her mother will approve of?
Alex and Amy have five children under five, including identical triplets. Can their Christian faith and community help them juggle a chaotic home-life now they're both back at work?
Please note: the show contains a brief scene of a medical procedure and also of someone getting a tattoo.
Sarina and Vik have always wanted children, but after two miscarriages and three years of trying, they are seeking medical help to conceive while also drawing on their Sikh faith and community. Will their religion help them navigate this emotional time?
Please note: the show contains references to miscarriage and shows a scene of an injection.
Saul and Shoshi are happily married, but like all couples, they face challenges. Can following their strict Orthodox Jewish faith, including sleeping in separate beds for 12 days of every month, and the sacred ritual of the Mikvah, help them overcome any hurdles they might face?