The Sacred

The Sacred

A podcast about the things we hold sacred, and how to talk to people different from ourselves.

Frank Cottrell–Boyce on wonder, forgiveness and the writer's calling

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Frank Cottrell-Boyce is a screenwriter and novelist. He is best known for his screenplays for 24 Hour Party People, Welcome to Sarajevo and others, his award–winning children’s books, including Millions, and for being the writer of the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony, one of many collaborations with his friend, Danny Boyle.

He speaks about his sacramental faith, the place of forgiveness in society, and what he sees as the writer's calling.

We had a few sound issues with this recording but we hope you agree it is still well worth listening to.

Read the full transcript here: https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2022/05/04/frank-cottrellboyce-on-wonder-forgiveness-and-the-writers-calling

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by johngriffiths7 on
this was a fabulous episode - thanks so much. One of those where quality is in the exchange even more than the content. I will have to relisten to get even more out of it.
by Ann on
I’ve been reflecting on Frank’s really inspiring words about forgiveness all this past week. Thanks to him and to the podcast for provoking positive thinking.

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The Sacred is a podcast about our deepest values, the stories that shape us and how we can build empathy and understanding between people who are very different.

Each episode features a conversation with someone who has a public voice, from academics to journalists, playwrights and politicians. We ask them where they have come from, what they are trying to do and what might help heal our very divided public conversations.

The Sacred is hosted by Elizabeth Oldfield, former director of Theos think tank.

For more information about the people and ideas behind the podcast, visit https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/about/who-we-are or follow us on Twitter @theosthinktank, @sacred_podcast and @ESOldfield.

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