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BBC Radio 4

Thoroughly Modern Mary

7 June 2010
Presented by Rosie Goldsmith
Produced by Sarah Cuddon

Presenter Rosie Goldsmith You may not believe in her but you cannot ignore her: Mary is the most important woman in world religion, a cult figure in the Catholic Church who relates to the big questions in our lives - sex, politics and religion.

In this five part series, presenter Rosie Goldsmith explores the importance of the Virgin Mary in today's world and asks is the Modern Mary a force for good or bad?

Press


"...a vivid series of short programmes [...] beautifully put together by producer Sarah Cuddon"
Elisabeth Mahoney, The Guardian, 11.06.10

"Fascinating and inquisitive"
Paul Donovan, The Sunday Times, 6.06.10

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