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As Jesus died on the cross, he pleaded: "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." This plea for mercy on behalf of his executioners reflected just how central forgiveness was to Jesus's ministry. Indeed, his words on the subject are still prevalent in our language today: "Love thy neighbour", "Turn the other cheek", and "Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us".

But in an increasingly secular society, where Christian virtues are pushed ever more to the margins, is forgiveness still relevant today? In this programme, historian and author Bettany Hughes asks what good this fundamental Christian virtue has done for individuals and society – and what its point really is.

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EastEnders

Good Friday 22 April

8.00-8.30pm BBC ONE and BBC ONE HD

• www.bbc.co.uk/eastenders

Tensions rise between Zainab (Nina Wadia) and Masood (Nitin Ganatra)

Tensions rise between Zainab and Masood, in the week's final slice of drama from Albert Square. Zainab turns down a windfall but Masood decides to resort to desperate measures.

Elsewhere, Michael worries about Jack's erratic behaviour and enlists an unlikely ally.

Meanwhile, Whitney makes a decision to build bridges and make a fresh start.

Finally, Heather is delighted that her internet lover wants a web date – but all is not as it seems...

Zainab is played by Nina Wadia, Masood by Nitin Ganatra, Michael by Steve John Shepherd, Jack by Scott Maslan, Whitney by Shona McGarty and Heather by Cheryl Fergison.

EastEnders is simulcast in HD on BBC One HD on Freesat channel 108, Freeview channel 50, Sky channel 143 and Virgin Media channel 108.

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Later... With Jools Holland Ep 3/9

Good Friday 22 April

12.10-1.15am BBC TWO and BBC HD

• www.bbc.co.uk/later

Music fans can enjoy more performances and chat from Jools Holland and his guests in this longer version of the show broadcast on Tuesday night.

Seattle's Fleet Foxes play tracks from their second album, Helplessness Blues. Jools catches up with Hugh Laurie, currently taking a break from acting to pursue a singing career with his blues album, Let Them Talk, which features guests such as pianist Dr John and Sir Tom Jones. kd lang is also in the studio to perform tunes from her new Sing It Loud collection and, from LA, Vintage Trouble perform their brand of live-wired, straight-shootin', dirty-mouth'd, pelvis-pushin' juke music.

For additional exclusive content, the Later... website features performances and interviews with acts from each week's show.

Later... With Jools Holland is simulcast on the award-winning BBC HD channel, the BBC's High Definition channel, available through Freesat channel 109, Freeview channel 54, Sky channel 169 and Virgin Media channel 187.

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