Every civilisation in history has been founded on a belief in a higher power that tells us where we come from, what we do, who we are. For some, religion has no place in the modern world - its force and relevance diluted and negated by the driving thrust of science. Yet the power of religion remains with us today in our thinking, our rituals and our culture. The Story of God marks a departure from traditional religious programming, it embarks on a journey across continents, cultures and eras, examining one of the most extraordinary aspects of human behaviour. How has a belief in God made us who we are? What place does God have in our lives today? How is God expressed in the modern world? This groundbreaking series, broad in scope and bold in vision, takes a new and fresh look at the oldest story in the world.

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Presenter Robert Winston

Producer Tim Kirby (A History of Britain);
Executive Producer Richard Dale (Teachers, D-Day, Walking With Cavemen, The Iceman Murder)

DURATION
3 x 60'