Synopsis
A bully who enjoys fighting targets a boy that does not. What will cause the victim to finally take a stand against his bully, casual theft? A broken calculator? A bruised shoulder? Is it ever OK to fight back or should you "turn the other cheek", as Jesus said.
- Programme: KS4 Curriculum Bites
- Episode: Challenging Beliefs 14-16
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2007
- Religious Education
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