Sunday

Original version

BBC Radio 4 FM

BBC Radio 4 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced BBC Home Service.

BBC Radio 4

Radio 4

Radio 4 (FM)

Religion & Ethics

A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week

BBC Radio 4 LW

Sunday: Lichfield Cathedral Becomes Vaccination Hub; Martin Luther King Day and Sikh Devotional Music

17/01/2021

Lichfield Cathedral Becomes Vaccination Hub; Martin Luther King Day and Sikh Devotional Music

BBC Radio 4 - Sunday, Lichfield Cathedral Becomes Vaccination Hub; Martin Luther King Day and Sikh Devotional Music

William Crawley takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.

Lichfield Cathedral has committed to helping a medical practice vaccinate the local community for a year, meaning that for several days a week it will sacrifice its worship space for public health.  Few cathedrals are accessible to the elderly and vulnerable who need to be vaccinated immediately – but fortunately Lichfield, which was built as a medieval centre of healing for pilgrims, was built with step-free access way back in the 12th century.  Sophia Smith-Galer reports.

Monday the 18th January is Martin Luther King day, a public holiday in the USA.   The Episcopal Bishop Michael Curry is the first African American to serve as presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church known for his sermon on the power of love for the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. He talks to William about Martin Luther King’s life and all that he signified could not be more timely.  

An award winning documentary exploring Sikh music uncovers how the harmonium became a mainstream instrument in temples and Gurdwaras around the world. Jasvir Kaur Rababan CEO of the Raj Conservatoire, London  explains why she believes its introduction changed the tone of devotional music.

Producers:
Carmel Lonergan
Catherine Earlam

Editor:
Tim Pemberton

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Sunday

Lichfield Cathedral Becomes Vaccination Hub; Martin Luther King Day and Sikh Devotional Music

Genres

Brand

BBC Radio 4 FM

About BBC Radio 4