4. The Raid

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Viraj and his supporters’ worst nightmare comes true when Greater Manchester Police carry out a dawn raid on the church and take him away. Father John is left broken and picking up the pieces. Father Azariah meets the woman who stayed by Viraj’s side all through Sanctuary and beyond, the love of his life, Karen. Presenter: Father Azariah France-Williams. Producer: Jen Dale. Sound design: Kasel Kundola. Online producer: Rachael Smith. Executive producer: Ciaran Tracey. Additional sound recording by Seb Rabas, Graham Kirk and Jan Seebeck. Original material recorded and licensed by Big City Nights. Executive editor: Andrew Bowman. Commissioning editor: Alistair Miskin. Photograph of Viraj Mendis: Paul Mattsson.