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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.
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
4thought.tv
A series of highly personal short films
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Thursday 29 December, 8PM on Channel 4
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
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
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
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
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
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
Last broadcast: 02 August 2011, on
Revelations
A brand new strand of eight films explores the impact religion has on the lives of believers and non-believers in Britain today [S] More on Revelations
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
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?
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
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
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
Tsunami: Where Was God?
How can faith in a benevolent God be reconciled against natural disasters? [S] More on Tsunami: Where Was God?
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
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?
4thought.tv
A series of highly personal short films, broadcast daily, reflecting on a broad range of religious and ethical issues, and aspects of our spiritual lives. These 90-second films challenge some traditional views, providing a platform for both scepticism and devout religious beliefs. [S] More on 4thought.tv
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