BBC–Church of England concerned by 'religious TV cuts'

The Church of England’s general synod has voted to back a motion expressing “deep concern” at what it believes is a cut in religious TV programming.

But the synod drew back from singling out the BBC, instead backing a motion aimed at all mainstream broadcasters.

It called for more programming that “imaginatively marks major festivals”.

The BBC said it had increased its coverage in recent years, while Channel 4 said religious programmes were “at the heart of its schedule”.

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