Vatican: The Hidden World
With unprecedented access to the Vatican and the people who live there, this is a unique profile of the heart of the Catholic Church and the world's smallest sovereign state.
With unprecedented access to the Vatican and the people who live and work there, this is a unique profile of the heart of the Catholic Church and the world's smallest sovereign state.
Archivists reveal the Vatican's secrets, including the signed testimony of Galileo recorded by the Inquisition. A cardinal journeys deep below St Peter's Basilica to inspect the site claimed to be the tomb of the saint himself, and curators share a private viewing of Michelangelo's extraordinary decoration of the Sistine Chapel.
An intriguing behind-the-scenes look at the workings of one of the world's most powerful and mysterious institutions.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Richard Ladkani |
| Executive Producer | Phil Craig |
| Executive Producer | Carol Sennett |
Broadcasts
- Wed 15 Sep 201021:00
- Thu 16 Sep 201000:15
- Thu 16 Sep 201003:15
- Thu 16 Sep 201023:45
Sat 18 Sep 201001:25BBC HD
Sat 18 Sep 201019:45BBC Two except Wales- Sat 18 Sep 201020:30BBC Two Wales
- Sun 19 Sep 201020:00
- Sun 13 Feb 201101:55
- Sun 24 Apr 201120:00
- Mon 25 Apr 201102:20
- Mon 20 Jun 201122:00BBC HD & BBC Four
- Tue 21 Jun 201101:45BBC HD & BBC Four
- Sun 7 Apr 201319:00
- Tue 9 Apr 201301:00
- Sun 14 Sep 201419:00
