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A series of highly personal short films reflecting on a broad range of religious and ethical issues, and aspects of our spiritual lives. These films challenge some traditional views, providing a platform for both scepticism and devout religious beliefs. [S] More on 4thought.tv

Next on: Wednesday 19 June, 7.55PM on Channel 4

Derren Brown Investigates

Derren Brown looks at some extraordinary claims from around the world, documenting a medium, a ghost hunter and a psychic expert who claims to make the blind see [S] More on Derren Brown Investigates

Last broadcast: 31 May 2010, on

Married to the Moonies

A revealing look inside the world of the Moonies, following three British youngsters as they prepare to be married at a mass wedding [S] More on Married to the Moonies

Last broadcast: 31 May 2012, on

Sex, Death and the Meaning of Life

Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins asks if science can provide answers to the big questions we used to entrust to religion [S] [AD] More on Sex, Death and the Meaning of Life

Last broadcast: 29 October 2012, on

Islam: The Untold Story

Many historians are challenging long-held opinions of the origins of Islam. Tom Holland examines whether the religion was born fully formed, or if it evolved over many years. [S] [AD] More on Islam: The Untold Story

Last broadcast: 28 August 2012, on

Crucifixion

Anatomist Dr Gunther von Hagens creates his interpretation of the crucifixion, in a documentary examining the enduring iconic image of the crucifix [S] More on Crucifixion

Last broadcast: 08 April 2012, on

The Bible: A History

The story of the most influential book ever written, interpreted by seven prominent figures from different walks of life [S] More on The Bible: A History

Living with the Amish

The notoriously private Amish community opens its doors to six British teenagers who head to Ohio to see if they can hack six weeks of hard work and simple living [S] More on Living with the Amish

Last broadcast: 29 December 2011, on

The Redemption of General Butt Naked

The story of General Butt Naked, the despised Liberian warlord responsible for the death of 20,000 people, who reinvented himself as an evangelical preacher More on The Redemption of General Butt Naked

Father Ray Comes Out

Anna Llewellyn's First Cut film follows an Anglican vicar as he shares a personal secret with his congregation: he is gay [S] More on Father Ray Comes Out

Last broadcast: 11 February 2011, on

Afghan Star

Havana Marking's riveting True Stories documentary follows four of the finalists on Afghan Star, Afghanistan's equivalent of Pop Idol, which is watched by a third of the country's population More on Afghan Star

The Trouble with the Pope

Peter Tatchell examines the Pope's beliefs and positions on a wide range of issues, as well as the impact his pronouncements have had on both the developing and Western world [S] More on The Trouble with the Pope

Last broadcast: 13 September 2010, on

The God Delusion

Professor Richard Dawkins' personal journey through the world's three great monotheistic religions - Christianity, Judaism and Islam More on The God Delusion

Faith School Menace?

Professor Richard Dawkins calls on us to reconsider the consequences of faith education, which, he believes, indoctrinates and divides children, and bamboozles parents [S] More on Faith School Menace?

Last broadcast: 18 August 2010, on

Amish: World's Squarest Teenagers

Five Amish teenagers leave their closed communities in the American mid-West for the very first time, to travel to Britain on an extraordinary cultural exchange [S] More on Amish: World's Squarest Teenagers

Last broadcast: 15 August 2010, on

Deliver Us from Evil

True Stories presents Amy Berg's exposé of the Catholic church's failure to deal with paedophile priests More on Deliver Us from Evil

Shroud of Christ?

An investigation into the Turin Shroud. Far from being a medieval relic, could the shroud indeed date from the time of Christ's death? More on Shroud of Christ?

Decoded: Dan Brown's Lost Symbol

Tony Robinson sets out to find the truth behind Dan Brown's blockbuster, The Lost Symbol [S] More on Decoded: Dan Brown's Lost Symbol

Last broadcast: 26 December 2009, on

The Turin Shroud: The New Evidence

This documentary sets out to reveal the story behind one of most controversial relics in Christianity as the age and authenticity of the Shroud of Turin is again open to debate More on The Turin Shroud: The New Evidence

Tsunami: Where Was God?

How can faith in a benevolent God be reconciled against natural disasters? [S] More on Tsunami: Where Was God?

Stop, Look, Listen: Animated Bible Stories

This animated five-part series provides an introduction to the story of Jesus and the key stories of the life of Christ [S] More on Stop, Look, Listen: Animated Bible Stories

Revelations

Eight films exploring the impact religion has on the lives of believers and non-believers in Britain today [S] More on Revelations

Last broadcast: 02 August 2009, on

The Shutka Book of Records

In the small Macedonian town of Shutka, the Roma population pride themselves that each and every one of them is a champion at something in this endearing, uplifting film More on The Shutka Book of Records

Christianity: A History

Eight-part history of the Christian faith, looking at its origins, development and turbulent past. High-profile British personalities examine a religion that has particular resonance for them. More on Christianity: A History

A Jihad for Love

Parvez Sharma's compassionate and moving exploration of Islam and homosexuality talks to men and women of the Muslim faith who are courageous and defiant about their sexuality and choice of lifestyle More on A Jihad for Love

The Nativity Decoded

Theologian Robert Beckford finds parts of the Nativity story perplexing, and so embarks on a global quest to investigate what lies at the heart of Christianity; the miraculous virgin birth of Jesus [S] More on The Nativity Decoded

Pagans

Is paganism a living tradition with roots deep in prehistory or just a collection of superstitions, magic tricks and witches' spells? Pagans explores the origins, history and beliefs of Europe's ancient religions. More on Pagans

The Man Who Killed Christ

A controversial film that questions the gospel accounts of Christ's trial and crucifixion and the role of Pontius Pilate, with testimony from some of Britain's most eminent theological and Roman scholars More on The Man Who Killed Christ

Baby Bible Bashers

A Cutting Edge film explores the disturbing world of children who become evangelical bible bashers at a very young age More on Baby Bible Bashers

The Beginner's Guide to...

Celebrities come face to face with some of the world's most talked-about religions, looking behind the headlines and exploring their unfamiliar rituals and regimes More on The Beginner's Guide to...

Britain's Wicca Man

The story of Wicca, from Dorset nudist colonies to witches casting spells to ward off Hitler, tabloid hysteria and appearances on Panorama More on Britain's Wicca Man

The Doomsday Code

Tony Robinson visits the United States, the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Africa to uncover the realities behind the terrifying vision of the end of the world in the Book of Revelation More on The Doomsday Code

The End of the World Cult

This documentary delves into the world of Michael Travesser, leader of US cult Strong City, who claimed that 31st October 2007 would mark the end of the world [S] More on The End of the World Cult

The English Church

Journalist and author Simon Jenkins goes on a personal journey into the heart of English life and community, and tells a fascinating story of art, architecture and faith More on The English Church

The Hajj: The Greatest Trip on Earth

Hajj - the great pilgrimage to Mecca - is a journey that every Muslim, with the means to, must make before they die. This series examines what this means to a variety of believers. More on The Hajj: The Greatest Trip on Earth

Islam Unveiled

This two-part series presented by Samira Ahmed examines Islam through the position of Muslim women across four continents and 14 centuries More on Islam Unveiled

Jesus Camp

This Oscar-nominated True Stories documentary follows children at the Kids on Fire summer camp, where American children are taught to become young Christian soldiers of God More on Jesus Camp

Jesus Politics

Originally shown as part of More4's US Election Season, Ilan Ziv's True Stories documentary is a probing look at how religious faith shapes 21st century American politics More on Jesus Politics

Karbala: City of Martyrs

Muharram is the major festival in the calendar of the Shia world. In 2004, for the first time in 30 years, it was openly celebrated in the Shia spiritual home - Karbala in Iraq. More on Karbala: City of Martyrs

Living Goddess

True Stories documentary about three young girls worshipped as living goddesses in the mountain kingdom of Nepal More on Living Goddess

Make Me a Christian

Reverend George Hargreaves and his team of mentors take a group of volunteers and teach them a more 'Christian' way of life in the hope it can halt the country's moral decline [S] More on Make Me a Christian

Make Me a Muslim

A group of volunteers from Yorkshire agree to live under Islamic law for three weeks in a bid to understand more about the religion and explore what it could bring to their lives More on Make Me a Muslim

Mel B Voodoo Princess

Mel B embarks on a personal journey of a lifetime to explore the traditional religions of West Africa. Her destination is Benin - the cradle of Voodoo. More on Mel B Voodoo Princess

Philosophy: A Guide to Happiness

Written and presented by Alain de Botton, this series is an entertaining, practical and psychobabble-free self-help course for the philosophically minded More on Philosophy: A Guide to Happiness

The Qur'an

A groundbreaking documentary by filmmaker Antony Thomas. What does Islam's holiest book actually say about issues such as equality, punishment, peace, other faiths and suicide bombing? More on The Qur'an

Ramadan

A special Ramadan season reflects the experiences of Britain's Muslims during this holy month More on Ramadan

The Secrets of the Twelve Disciples

Theologian Dr Robert Beckford travels across the globe to reassess the fate of the most famous people in Christian history - after Jesus himself - the Twelve Disciples [S] More on The Secrets of the Twelve Disciples

Shariah TV

From local to global and from personal to political, Shariah TV gives young Muslims the chance to explore the dilemmas and prospects they face in their day-to-day lives More on Shariah TV

Who Wrote the Bible?

Who actually wrote the book that millions of people describe as the word of God? Theologian Robert Beckford sets off on a voyage of historical discovery through Genesis and beyond. More on Who Wrote the Bible?