Beyond Belief

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Religion and the Law

October 07, 2026

Martin Luther King said: "The church must be reminded that it is not the master or the servant of the state, but rather the conscience of the state". What happens when religious conscience and the law collide? In a socially diverse Britain, how should we understand peoples faith and religiosity in public life – as exceptionalism, privilege or as a human right? This discussion includes faith based case law; the purpose of the Lords Spiritual; the assisted dying debate; plans to reform marriage...

The Gospel according to Bob

May 26, 2026

The Gospel According to Dylan. Sixty years ago, Bob Dylan was on stage at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester when a fan shouted "Judas!" from the audience. Giles is joined by Michael Gray, and writer, poet, philosopher, priest, and blues-singer, Malcolm Guite to discuss the spiritual side of Bob Dylan. He also speaks to Gospel legend, Regina McCrary about touring with Dylan at the height of his Christian period.Producers: Katharine Longworth and Peter Everett

Inked

May 05, 2026

Giles Fraser gets under the skin of the religious significance of tattoos. We hear from Wassim Rassouk - the owner of the oldest tattoo business in the world and head of a family business going back 27 generations.His panel are Revd Wendy Dalrymple, Canon of Ripon Cathedral who has Christian symbols tattooed on the entire length of her arms, tattoo artist and designer, Gabriel Wolff who specialises in Hebrew Calligraphy, and Maori tā moko artist Te Rangitu Netana.

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Beyond Belief is hosted by Giles Fraser. Its publicly listed email is podcast.support@bbc.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Beyond Belief?

The publicly listed email for Beyond Belief: podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.

How many listeners does Beyond Belief have?

Podseeker estimates Beyond Belief reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Beyond Belief?

Beyond Belief typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior religious leaders/clerics and chaplains; recognized faith practitioners; theologians and philosophy scholars; academics in international relations and ethics; experienced peace/counter-extremism or military-affairs professionals; respected cultural practitioners who can connect religious meaning to lived practice (e.g., sacred art/tattoo traditions). Common among recent guests: leadership roles in religious institutions (e.g., canon/minister/chaplain/imam); academic professorships or established research roles; public-facing recognition in their field (e.g., honorifics/MBE; widely known cultural figures). Recent guests include Regina McCrary, Malcolm Guite, and Te Rangitu Netana.

How hard is it to get booked on Beyond Belief?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Beyond Belief cover?

Recent episodes cover Religion, Theology, Ethics, Interfaith, and Philosophy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.