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Singing gospel and the census questionnaire

The British Library looks at the changing face of faith in London on census day. Christina Rees turns chef and wants us to give up junk food as part of Lent and get tips on how to sing gospel.

Sunday 27th was D-day for the 21st census to be conducted in Britain. It is the question about religion that has sparked the most controversy. Why is the question; 'What is your religion?' so controversial? Hear from The British Library how the religious make up of our city has changed since the census began.The producers of Sister Act the Musical are looking for a new leading lady to take on the role of disco diva Deloris Van Cartier. If you are a black comedy actress with a belter of a voice this could be your chance at stardom. Listen to tips on how to sing great gospel from Vocal Coach & choir director extraordinaire Daniel Thomas. As we enter another week of Lent we'll hear from Christina Rees to discuss her new book ‘Feast & Fast.’ As the first pictures of the heroic workers in Japan trying to avert a nuclear disaster emerged this week, hear why their altruism could be rooted in their genetic make-up, from science Professor Johnjoe McFadden. Mark Vernon reviews the papers and Anna O'Neill reports live from Oxford Circus as the cleanup begins after breakaway protestors stormed shops and businesses breaking windows and leaving a trail of damage in their wake.

3 hours

Last on

Sun 27 Mar 2011 06:00

Music Played

  • Sounds of Blackness

    Optimism

  • Nnenna Freelon

    Circle Song

  • Ruby Turner

    I'm travelling On

  • Shaun Escoffery

    Move Into Soul

  • The Decemberists

    Don't Carry It All

  • Al Green

    Let's Stay Together

  • Asa

    Be My Man

  • Sister Act London Cast Recording

    Sister Act

Broadcast

  • Sun 27 Mar 2011 06:00