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Remembering Rabbi Lionel Blue
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Anna McnameeIt was with great sadness that the Sandford St Martin Trustees learned of the death of Rabbi Lionel Blue in December last year. Over the last three decades, Lionel had secured a place in the hearts and minds of many people but particularly Radio 4’s ‘Today’ programme audience. His contributions to Thought For the Day were warm, thoughtful, thought-provoking and often guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
We’re now deep in the throes of planning the 2017 Sandford St Martin Awards – judges are carefully sifting through the entries, guest lists are being updated, trophies and certificates being ordered to celebrate some of the best religious broadcasting there’s been over the last year. Broadcasters like Lionel who in 2010 was given a Sandford St Martin Personal Award for his unique contribution to the genre. You can watch a video of Lionel speaking about the Award below.
Our condolences to his many friends and family. He will be missed.
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VOTE IN THE 2022 SANDFORD ST MARTIN/RADIO TIMES READERS AWARD
Every year we partner with the Radio Times magazine to find out what audiences believe is the very best radio or TV programme exploring religious or ethical themes. Our Chair, Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley says:
“The Radio Times Readers’ Award is a highlight of our annual competition. Partly because it features a great mix of programmes, some of which have challenged us or made us think, others which have touched us emotionally and others still that have made us laugh – but mostly it’s because the winner is chosen by the audience and so is a real snapshot of what we want more of. I know which one I’m voting for this year and I hope you’ll join the conversation by voting too.”