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Jehovah's Witness, Trafficking, Arts & Craft Stained Glass

Religious news, presented by Edward Stourton. The Charity Commission's critical report the Jehovah's Witnesses, Catherine Bott on Monteverdi's Vespers, and Hope for Justice.

Trevor Barnes finishes his short series on stained glass by talking to Peter Cormack on how glass artists transformed the aesthetics and production of stained glass in Britain and America during the Arts and Crafts period.

The Charity Commission have published a critical report into how the Jehovah's Witnesses managed allegations of child sex abuse at the Manchester New Moston congregation. Kathleen Hallisey a lawyer for survivors and Harvey Grenville, Head of Investigations and Enforcement at the Charity Commission discuss the issues with Edward.

Whether we worry about what to eat, how to love, or simply how to be happy, we are worrying about how to lead a good life. Philosophy Professor and author of "How To Be a Stoic" Massimo Pigliucci talks to Edward about why Stoicism as the best way to embrace life.

Kevin Bocquet reports on the organisation Hope for Justice which helps rescue the victims of people traffickers and discovers the scale of the problem here in the UK.

Catherine Bott's guide to Monteverdi's Vespers which is being performed at the 大象传媒 Proms on Monday 31st July 2017 to celebrate the 450th anniversary of the composer's birth.

Producers: Carmel Lonergan and Louise Clarke-Rowbotham
Editor: Amanda Hancox.

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  • Sun 30 Jul 2017 07:10

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