The Benedictine nuns of Kylemore Abbey on the west coast of Ireland embark on a new business venture, embracing the ancient craft of beekeeping to produce honey with a special flavour unique to the abbey.

For centuries, the traditional clothing worn by monks has been a black habit. At Quarr Abbey on the Isle of Wight, Brother Matthew, a monk in training, receives his very first habit, created by seamstress Julia, a lay person at the abbey.

At St Augustine’s Abbey in Chilworth, Surrey, Father John is preparing to leave the sanctuary of the abbey to source ingredients for his latest beauty product, a scented lip balm. Show less