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Mary Magdalene and Holi - The Festival of Colours

Rev Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad find out more about Holi, the Hindu spring festival also known as the 'festival of colours' or the 'festival of love'.

The Rev Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad find out more about Holi, the Hindu spring festival also known as the "festival of colours" or the "festival of love" with the Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, Shaunaka Rishi Das.

Rev Kate meets Hollywood actress Rooney Mara and director Garth Davis about their upcoming film 'Mary Magdalene' and their portrayal of one of the most enigmatic and misunderstood spiritual figures in history, ahead of its release in cinemas on 16th March.

Helen Pankhurst explains why women are braving the wintry conditions to March4Women in central London.

After a very cold and snowy week we'll hear from this week's Charity Champion, Liza Broome, who volunteers for Barnabus, a charity who work with people who are experiencing homelessness in Manchester. And a listener chooses their Song for Life, that song that marks a special time in your life. You can email your choice to the show via gms@bbc.co.uk.

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Sun 4 Mar 2018 06:05
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    You're The Voice

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Rooney Mara and Garth Davis

Rooney Mara and Garth Davis

Rooney Mara, star of the upcoming film Mary Magdalene, and director Garth Davis. The film comes out 16th March and Kate chatted to them while they were in London for the premiere. 

Shaunaka Rishi Das

Shaunaka Rishi Das
The Rev Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad find out more about Holi, the Hindu spring festival also known as the "festival of colours" or the "festival of love" with the Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, Shaunaka Rishi Das

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  • Sun 4 Mar 2018 06:05
    ±«Óătv Radio 2