'The Central Religious Advisory Committee was supportive of the range and variety of religious programming across the channels, though noting the danger that controversial and 'challenging' programmes can outweigh those reflecting the faith and beliefs of millions. The increase in full worship services on ITV was welcomed though the need to pre-record for financial reasons remained a sore point. The remembrance service from St.Bride's, the journalists' church, was particularly moving. ITV series like 'Sex and Religion' and 'John meets Paul' were also praised, though the late night scheduling was regretted.

Channel 4 supplied some outstanding programming - 'Blaming the Jews', 'Some of my best friends are....', 'The Hajj' - and Rowan Williams's (Archbishop of Canterbury) appearance in a short series of discussions of ethical issues was a major coup. Five continued to offer a quirky alternative with series like Brian Sewell's 'The Naked Pilgrim'.