I've just finished watching Bamber Gascoigne's magnificent series The Christians which was aired by Granada Television in 1977. It tells the story of Christians throughout the ages and across the world. I was so impressed by it; I really think it deserves the same degree of acclaim afforded to series like Civilisation, The Ascent of Man and Cosmos. His narration is clear and informative and accompanies absolutely wonderful images that were shot by cameramen with real artistic flair. But best of all he knew when to shut up; there is footage of a religious ceremony in Ethiopia with no subtitles or voiceover to explain things to the viewer. The programme makers were astute enough to realize that sometimes words simply aren't necessary.

If any of you have watched it, what did you think?