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The story of Reverend Jide Macaulay, an openly gay Church of England minister who wants to marry his boyfriend despite the Church not recognising same-sex marriage.

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BBC Two | 2014 | 11'31''

Taking part in a Christian church service for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, the group ask where religion stands when ...

3: Christianity vs The West | Sex and the Church

BBC Two | 2015 | 58'56''

Diarmaid MacCulloch explores how the official Christian Church and Western society have moved apart on issues of sex and gen...

1: From Pleasure to Sin | Sex and the Church

BBC Two | 2015 | 58'59''

Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch explores how Christianity has shaped western attitudes to sex, gender and sexuality throughout his...

1: Christian | Strictly Soulmates

BBC Three | 2012 | 56'42''

Members of different faiths search for the perfect partner. Evangelical Christians Katy, Richard and Lorraine are all looking for love and ...

2: Sexual Revolution | Sex and the Church

BBC Two | 2015 | 58'26''

Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch explains how the church took control of marriage in the 11th century and how the Protestant Reformati...

Jamelia: Shame about Single Mums

BBC HD | 2011 | 57'07''

The singer Jamelia is a single mum, but it's not something she's proud of. She explores where the sense of shame comes from by looking at st...

An Episcopalian same-sex wedding | Around the World in 80 Faiths

BBC Two | 2009 | 2'25''

An Anglican vicar discusses different Christian attitudes to homosexuality after attending a same-sex weddin...

Islam and Homosexuality | Queer Britain

BBC Three | 2017 | 3'16''

Riyadh Khalaf talks to a young Muslim woman who is planning a platonic marriage of convenience.

LGBT Church | A Question of Faith

BBC Two | 2014 | 5'02''

Students visit a Church that accepts LGBT people.

Marriage | Being…

BBC One | 2021 | 2'51''

A discussion of the importance of marriage in Christianity.

2: Settling Down | A Believer's Guide to...

BBC One | 2022 | 42'57'

Christians Grace and Jess are engaged and about to move into their first home together, a canal boat. Having not always found acc...

Conversion Therapy | Queer Britain

BBC Three | 2017 | 3'53''

Riyadh Khalaf meets a representative of a Christian organisation which claims it can cure homosexuality.

Does God Hate Queers? | Queer Britain

BBC Three | 2017 | 29'38''

Riyadh Khalaf shines a light on the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community. Riyadh meets a disfellowed Jehovah's Witness.

Episode 2 | No Sex Please, We're Teenagers

BBC Two | 2005 | 58'53''

Tonight they attend a road show by an American Christian group who condemn sex before marriage. They are also given lessons on par...

Episode 3 | No Sex Please, We're Teenagers

BBC Two | 2005 | 59'06''

It's the last month-will anyone fall at the final hurdle?

Jehovah's Witnesses and Homosexuality | Queer Britain

BBC Three | 2017 | 4'28''

Riyadh Khalaf meets a former Jehovah's Witness who was dis-fellowed from his congregation for being gay.

Jesus' Teachings on Sex | Sex and the Church

BBC Two | 2015 | 2'22''

A look at how the arrival of Christianity changed views around sex and relationships.

LGBTQ+ supportive faith groups | Queer Britain

BBC Three | 2017 | 2'56''

Riyadh Khalaf learns about Christian groups which welcome and support LGBTQ+ people.

Marriage ceremony | Being…

BBC One | 2021 | 5'10''

A Christian marriage ceremony.

Naming ceremony at Oasis Church | Queer Britain

BBC Three | 2017 | 4'35''

At a church in London, a transgender man takes part in a naming ceremony.

Too Gay for God?

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