Synopsis
This programme looks at abortion from the Christian and Sikh perspectives.
- Programme: Belief File
- Episode: Issues: Belief and Abortion
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 1998
- Religious Education | Ethics
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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