The past few years have witnessed renewed TV interest in the Bible, with series and programmes such as, The Bible: A History, The Story of Jesus, and Bible’s Buried Secrets. This major conference brings together high profile media professionals and academics to explore the use of the Bible on TV, and the role of TV in shaping the cultural impact of the Bible.
Conference Programme
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10.00 onwards
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Registration
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10.20
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Welcome and Introduction
Dr Edward Adams, Senior Lecturer in New Testament Studies, King’s College London
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10.30
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Keynote Address
Keynote lecture by Dr Robert Beckford, TV presenter and academic, University of Warwick: ‘The Bible and the TV Documentary’
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11.30
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Address
Talk by David Batty, Documentary Producer and Director: ‘The Bible on TV: a Production perspective’
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12.00
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Address
Talk by Professor Ben Quash, Professor of Christianity and the Arts, King’s College London: ‘The Bible on TV: Theological and Aesthetic Considerations’
T alk by Professor Ben Quash, Professor of Christianity and the Arts, King’s College London: ‘The Bible on TV: Theological and Aesthetic Considerations’
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12.30
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Lunch (provided)
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13.30
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Panel Discussion
Panel discussion of David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St. Paul (CTVC production for BBC1), chaired by Peter Weil, CEO, CTVC
Panelists:
- David Suchet, TV and film actor, known especially for his role as Hercule Poirot in the TV series, Agatha Christie’s Poirot
- Dr Helen Bond, Senior Lecturer in New Testament Studies, University of Edinburgh
- Dr Edward Adams, Senior Lecturer in New Testament Studies, King’s College London
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14:30
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Interview
Aaqil Ahmed, Head of Religion and Ethics at the BBC, interviewed by Ray Bruce, Head of Programmes and Executive Producer, CTVC
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15.00
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Refreshments break
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15:20
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Panel Discussion
Three biblical scholars who have worked on TV programmes as presenters, interviewers and consultants discuss their experiences.
Panelists:
- Professor Francesca Stavrakopoulou, Professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Religion, University of Exeter
- Dr Helen Bond, Senior Lecturer in New Testament, University of Edinburgh
- Professor Joan Taylor, Professor of Christian Origins and Second Temple Judaism, King’s College London
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16:20
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Close and Thanks
The Revd Professor Richard Burridge, Dean of King’s College London and Professor of Biblical Interpretation
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16.30
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Conference End
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Registration information
King's College London students and school pupils may attend free of charge
£5 fee for students not included in the above.
£10 attendance fee, for waged delegates.
Please RSVP to trs@kcl.ac.uk as spaces are limited.
David Suchet, filming 'In the Footsteps of St. Paul' (CTVC production for BBC1)
CTVC is an award winning, independent production company producing films dealing with, ethical, moral and religious issues. Much of CTVC’s output has been concerned with subject matter raised by the Biblical narrative and filmed in the Middle East. Films include: Secrets of the Cross ( C5 and National Geographic), The Jesus Story (BBC 1), O Little Town of Bethlehem (ITV), ‘Who Wrote The Dead Sea Scrolls’ (National Georaphic), ‘ The Secret Family of Jesus’ ( C4). CTVC has just completed a two part series, David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St. Paul for BBC1.