Religious Programmes on Television

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Religious Programmes on Television There are four types religious programmes; they are magazine, children, worship and documentaries. A magazine style programme involves a religious version of Richard and Judy, famous religious people are interviewed and moral issues are discussed. A children style programme involves cartoon bible stories. Worship style programmes involve filming of church services, prayers and singing. Documentary style programmes look at factual, religious or moral issues. An example of a magazine style programme is "The heaven and earth show", which is targeted mainly at people who enjoying discussing different issues with others and listening to other peoples opinions. The heaven and earth show considers spiritual and religious matters and how they affect people's lives, people who have experienced the issue are interviewed. The thing that makes the viewers a part of the show is the fact that you can have your say by phoning in or emailing them. The show is on every Sunday and runs for a good h...

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