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Welcome to our blog, where we present ideas and debate about any broadcasting that deals with morality, ethics and religion. We encourage comments and discussion but we ask that you abide by our terms and conditions.

Latest posts

Religious broadcasting in a changing world

June 17, 2022/0 Comments/in Broadcast policy, Events, General, Outreach, public service broadcasting, Religious broadcasting, representation /by Aaqil Ahmed

Lenny Henry and what the BBC is for

June 9, 2022/0 Comments/in Awards, BBC, Broadcast policy, General, public service broadcasting, Religious broadcasting, representation /by Torin Douglas

Heidi Thomas: Creator of Call the Midwife

April 22, 2022/0 Comments/in Awards, BBC, Events, General, House of St Barnabas, Media Salons, public service broadcasting, Religious broadcasting /by Anna Mcnamee

What Does a Jew Look Like?

April 7, 2022/0 Comments/in Awards, General, public service broadcasting, Religious broadcasting, representation /by Keith Kahn-Harris

Silence of the Lamb

March 8, 2022/0 Comments/in Awards, Religious broadcasting /by sandford-editor

THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING

The last decade has seen both broadcast technology and the face of religious Britain evolve massively. At the same time UK audiences find they have access to more content than every before, research suggests there has been a steep decline in certain kinds of content – including children’s, arts and religious and ethical programming. Given this back drop, do we need to redefine what we mean by public service broadcasting? How do genres like children’s, arts or religious broadcasting fit into an increasingly digital world? What place is there for religious and ethical content in an increasingly multi-faith, multi-cultural Britain? Do we need targets or quotas? These questions have been at the heart of recent events, sponsored by the Sandford St Martin Trust, at the Wales Screen Summit and the Bradford Literature Festival. And we’re planning more! If you’d like to contribute to the conversation, to share your perspective or hear how broadcasters are responding to these challenges, get in touch or sign up up to our mailing list.

We look forward to hearing what you think!