In this week’s episode of Cross Section, Peter Lynas, Alicia Edmund and Danny Webster discuss the latest headlines. The episode begins with a discussion about the BBC’s failure to bleep out a racial slur said by John Davidson, who has Tourette’s, in their BAFTAs coverage. The media fallout continues as we have seen different minority groups wrestling with one another. They also cover Peter Mandelson’s recent arrest, marking another development in the Epstein files story. The team reflect on the importance for people to be called to account and this clear reminder that no one is above the law.
Conversation then focuses on both Reform and Restore UK’s pulling on the Christian value trend as they call for the restoration of British Christian heritage. Who are Restore UK? Why are these parties placing such emphasis on Christian heritage, and what are these ‘Christian values’ that people are calling for? We have had figures such as Rupert Lowe, Zia Yusuf and Matt Goodwin calling for a Christian Britain – how can we respond to this? What is the significance of the Gorton and Denton by-election? If Green win, where does that leave Labour? This is a significant moment that will reflect the political temperature across the United Kingdom.
The episode concludes with a conversation about the BBC’s recent coverage of the disputed Quiet Revival stats, the encouragement of Arsenal player Eberechi Eze’s faith and an encouragement as we step into Lent.
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