The BBC has unveiled its sixth annual Faith & Hope season, a multi-faith programming commitment across TV, Radio, and Online beginning this month and running through spring. The season aims to reflect the diverse faiths practised in the UK, covering Easter and other religious festivals.
Content includes new documentaries, live programming, and a dedicated iPlayer rail for religion and ethics shows. Highlights on BBC One include the Easter Morning Service from Ripon Cathedral, the Pope's Urbi et Orbi address, and a special episode of Celebration Kitchen for Eid al-Fitr. BBC Two will feature 'Pilgrimage: The Road to Holy Island' with seven well-known personalities.
Radio 4 offers Lent Talks, Sunday Worship, and a Good Friday meditation. Radio 2 presents Easter Reflections with Reverend Kate Bottley, while Radio 3 features Sir James MacMillan's 'Angels Unawares' world premiere and Bach's St Matthew Passion. Radio 1Xtra has a gospel hour, and the World Service contributes 'Heart and Soul'.
Thought for the Day will include reflections from various faith leaders for Easter, Passover, and Eid. Asian Network marks Ramadan, Eid, and Vaisakhi with curated playlists. Daisy Scalchi, BBC Head of Religion and Ethics TV, said the season began in 2021 to celebrate different faiths at a shared time of religious significance.
