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Terry Waite, the new chaplain to the Commons and prison reform

Terry Waite talks about being a hostage for nearly five years and the new chaplain to the House of Commons, Rose Hudson-Wilkin, discusses women bishops and her new appointment.

Mike George talks to Terry Waite who was held hostage in Beirut for nearly five years. Terry reflects on how being a hostage has affected his life, talks about the homeless charity he's supporting and the CD called Thoughts to Inspire which is raising funds for Emmaus.

The new Chaplain to the House of Commons, Rose Hudson-Wilkin, talks to Mike about her appointment, announced this week. Rose was one of the first women to be ordained by the Diocese of Lichfield which covers a large part of Shropshire. She'll also discuss the subject of women bishops.

Following Ken Clarke's comments on prison reform, a former prisoner from Telford and a chaplain from the Dana prison in Shrewsbury join Mike in the studio.

3 hours

Broadcast

  • Sun 4 Jul 2010 06:00