A Tomb With A View By Peter Ross

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Angels

20230227

20230228 (R4)

`The dead and the living are close kin. We think of them, visit them, sometimes speak with them and will, one day, join them.`

Written by Peter Ross

Peter Ross' next book, 'Steeple Chasing: Around Britain by Church' is published in May and tells the story of the country through an exploration of its churches.

A lively and compassionate celebration of life, death and remembrance.

Peter Ross uncovers the stories and glories of graveyards.

Lilies

20230228

20230301 (R4)

In Belfast's Milltown Cemetery, Ross comes face to face with the unsettling power of sacrifice and martyrdom.

Written by Peter Ross

Peter Ross' next book, 'Steeple Chasing: Around Britain by Church' is published in May.

Orwell Fellow Peter Ross confronts the seductive power of martyrdom in Belfast's Milltown.

Peter Ross uncovers the stories and glories of graveyards.

Anchor

20230301

20230302 (R4)

Ross witnesses the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and considers the challenging heroism of the Great War's conscientious objectors.

Written by Peter Ross

Peter Ross' next book, 'Steeple Chasing: Around Britain by Church' is published in May and tells the story of the country through an exploration of its churches.

Peter Ross uncovers the quiet dedication of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Peter Ross uncovers the stories and glories of graveyards.

Crescent

20230302

20230303 (R4)

Visiting the country's oldest firm of Muslim undertakers, Ross discovers how burial delays intensified the grief of mourning families after the Grenfell Tower disaster.

Written by Peter Ross

Peter Ross' next book, 'Steeple Chasing: Around Britain by Church' is published in May.

Peter Ross explores the work of the UK's oldest firm of Muslim undertakers.

Peter Ross uncovers the stories and glories of graveyards.

05 LAST

Beloved

20230303

20230304 (R4)

As Britain abandons burial in favour of cremation, Ross discovers Bristol's Arnos Vale - a cemetery taking an innovative approach to survival.

Written by Peter Ross

Peter Ross' next book, 'Steeple Chasing: Around Britain by Church' is published in May and tells the story of the country through an exploration of its churches.

Journalist Peter Ross explores a Bristol graveyard taking a bold approach to survival.

Peter Ross uncovers the stories and glories of graveyards.

OMNI

20260418

20260419 (BBC7)

“The dead and the living are close kin. We think of them, visit them, sometimes speak with them and will, one day, join them. ?

Omnibus of five episodes abridged by Anna Magnusson.

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2023.

Orwell Fellow Peter Ross uncovers the stories behind the headstones in graveyards across the UK. Read by Andy Clark. From 2023.

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Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Angels	20230227	20230228 (R4)	`The dead and the living are close kin. We think of them, visit them, sometimes speak with them and will, one day, join them.` Written by Peter Ross Peter Ross' next book, 'Steeple Chasing: Around Britain by Church' is published in May and tells the story of the country through an exploration of its churches. A lively and compassionate celebration of life, death and remembrance. Peter Ross uncovers the stories and glories of graveyards.
02	Lilies	20230228	20230301 (R4)	In Belfast's Milltown Cemetery, Ross comes face to face with the unsettling power of sacrifice and martyrdom. Written by Peter Ross Peter Ross' next book, 'Steeple Chasing: Around Britain by Church' is published in May. Orwell Fellow Peter Ross confronts the seductive power of martyrdom in Belfast's Milltown. Peter Ross uncovers the stories and glories of graveyards.
03	Anchor	20230301	20230302 (R4)	Ross witnesses the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and considers the challenging heroism of the Great War's conscientious objectors. Written by Peter Ross Peter Ross' next book, 'Steeple Chasing: Around Britain by Church' is published in May and tells the story of the country through an exploration of its churches. Peter Ross uncovers the quiet dedication of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Peter Ross uncovers the stories and glories of graveyards.
04	Crescent	20230302	20230303 (R4)	Visiting the country's oldest firm of Muslim undertakers, Ross discovers how burial delays intensified the grief of mourning families after the Grenfell Tower disaster. Written by Peter Ross Peter Ross' next book, 'Steeple Chasing: Around Britain by Church' is published in May. Peter Ross explores the work of the UK's oldest firm of Muslim undertakers. Peter Ross uncovers the stories and glories of graveyards.
05 LAST	Beloved	20230303	20230304 (R4)	As Britain abandons burial in favour of cremation, Ross discovers Bristol's Arnos Vale - a cemetery taking an innovative approach to survival. Written by Peter Ross Peter Ross' next book, 'Steeple Chasing: Around Britain by Church' is published in May and tells the story of the country through an exploration of its churches. Journalist Peter Ross explores a Bristol graveyard taking a bold approach to survival. Peter Ross uncovers the stories and glories of graveyards.
OMNI		20260418	20260419 (BBC7)	“The dead and the living are close kin. We think of them, visit them, sometimes speak with them and will, one day, join them. ? Omnibus of five episodes abridged by Anna Magnusson. Producer: Eilidh McCreadie First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2023. Orwell Fellow Peter Ross uncovers the stories behind the headstones in graveyards across the UK. Read by Andy Clark. From 2023. [LISTEN NOW]