Heart and Soul Episodes Episode guide
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The Word On The Street
The Reverend Richard Coles tells the story of a remarkable book read by millions.
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The Sad Story Of Jim Thorpe
Mark Whitaker tells the story of native American Olympian Jim Thorpe.
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Going For Gold In Ramadan
Peter Musembi asks how Olympians will cope with training and competing during Ramadan.
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The Last Sikh Warrior
Hardeep Singh Kohli meets The Last Sikh Warrior.
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The Wales Window of Alabama
Gary Younge visits The Welsh Window of Alabama a symbol of the fight for civil rights.
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The President vs The Church
Matt Wells investigates how President Obama has made an enemy of the Catholic Church.
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Nigeria In Crisis
Reverend Ernie Rea discusses the role of religion in Nigeria.
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Marseille: France's Muslim City
How Marseille could become the first Muslim-majority city in Western Europe.
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Ireland's Troublesome Priests
Ruth McDonald examines why Ireland's clergy are now at war with the Vatican.
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God and Gays - Bridging the Gulf
Is there a third way to resolve the debate over how the church should treat homosexuals?
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Uganda: Return of the Child Soldiers
How can former child soldiers abducted by the LRA can be helped to overcome their trauma?
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The Man Behind The Prophet
Ian Skelly traces the story of the enigmatic man behind best-selling classic, The Prophet.
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Uganda: The Side Dish Issue
Who or what is to blame for the rise of HIV among married couples in Uganda?
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Conquering Holy Ground
What does it mean for women to take on religious roles normally reserved for men?
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India's TV Gurus
How television is changing the face of religious practise and spirituality in India.
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Black, British, Christian
Why are there so few Black clergy in the Church of England?
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Elif Shafak
The award-winning Turkish novelist on how Rumi, the Sufi poet, has inspired her writing.
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Survivor Stories
Holocaust survivors share their stories of optimism, resilience and faith.
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In God We Trust
Has the religious right lost its best chance in a generation to contest the US Presidency?
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Christmas in Norway
Survivors and bereaved families facing their first Christmas since the Utoya massacre.
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Being Joseph
Neil Nunes explores whether the earthly father of Jesus can inspire step-fathers today.
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Shinto
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Japanese belief system Shinto.
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Alice Herz Sommer
Another chance to hear the remarkable story of 108-year-old pianist Alice Herz Sommer.