martin bashir, bbc news, in north—west london. to terms with his sexuality and it's received no less than eight oscar nominations. last season's awards were criticised for their lack of diversity. but its writer and director, barryjenkins, insists the film is not a response to that. he was speaking to our entertainment correspondent chi chi izundu. you are my only, i am your only. you are going to listen. to who, ma? to you? moonlight told the semiautobiographical story of director barryjenkins, a young boy growing up in miami with a crack—cocaine—addicted mother. his own mother is now in rehab, and is still one of the few in his inner circle not to have seen this film. i don't know if she wants to see herself in that way. what a friend pointed out to me was, "oh, no, i think she doesn't want to see the main character, who is essentially you, be taken through his rough life, because it might bring up this guilt and the shame." and i get that, but i hope what she will see is that it was not made out of anything but tenderness and k

our religious affairs correspondent, martin bashir, has more.new year's message in a familiar setting. justin welby returned to coventry, the city where he started out as a clergyman. a city whose wartime suffering and forgiveness, he says, serves as an example to the nation. the story of this city says so much that is true about britain at its best, about our courage standing up to tyranny, how we stand alongside the suffering and defeated, how we stand for human dignity and hope. the archbishop visited a drop—in centre for refugees, people he called a blessing to our way of life. and he drew his message to a close by focusing on an issue that has divided so much many parts of the country. the eu referendum was a tough campaign, and it has left division. but i know that if we look at our roots, our history and our culture in the christian tradition, if we reach back into what is best in this country, we will find a path towards reconciling the differences that have divided us. from coventry to canterbury, the archbishop believes that looking ba

would look out and see the soyuz spacecraft and i would always take a moment to look at it, i'm martin bashir and i'll be reporting live from here in westminster where senior politicians, dignitaries and religious leaders will gather for a commemorative event to mark the holocaust. good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. theresa may is expected to become the first world leader to meet america's new president this evening when she addresses senior republicans in philadelphia. the prime minister is expected to tell her audience that britain wants to strengthen ties with her "old friends". tomorrow she'll have a formal meeting with the president at the white house. but some politicians here have expressed misgivings about that meeting, after mr trump said he supports the use of waterboarding in interrogations. here's our political correspondent, carole walker. theresa may says her meeting with president trump will be an opportunity to renew the special relationship, to discuss a future trade deal and the importance of strengthening defence and security cooperation. but how will she respond to th

he's urging reconciliation, as our religious affairs correspondent martin bashir reports.he demands of television lighting, the archbishop of canterbury prepares to deliver his new year ‘s message in a familiar setting. justin will be returned to coventry, the city where he began as a clergyman. a city whose wartime suffering and forgiveness, he says, serves as an example to the nation. the story of the cities is so much that is true about britain at its best. about our courage and our standing up to tyranny, standing alongside the suffering and defeated, is standing for human dignity and hope. the archbishop bishop visited a drop—in centre for refugees, people he called a blessing to our way of life. he drew his message to a close by focusing on an issue which is divided so many parts of the country. the eu referendum was a tough campaign and it has left divisions. how i know that if we look at our roots, al history and oui’ look at our roots, al history and our country in the christian tradition, if we reach back into what is best in this country, we will find a path tow

here is our religious affairs correspondent, martin bashir. united states and won't be happening here. after three years of so—called shared conversations, the church of england has asserted that marriage can only be between a man and a woman. the bishop behind today's report says that while the doctrine of marriage remains the same, the church must change its tone. our test is to uphold the gospel and the scriptures and the tradition as we have received it but also to make sure that this is a church in which all lesbian and gay people, who are made in the image and likeness of god, like everyone else, are welcome and have a place. but lesbian and gay members of the church have reacted with disappointment, accusing the bishops of doing nothing to acknowledge the goodness or sanctity of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender relationships. they asked us to trust them. they asked us to work with them and the gay community did so over a three—year period and we were told in that process, privately, if we did this, then we would see change and non

our religious affairs correspondent, martin bashir, reports.deliver his new year's message in a familiar setting. justin welby returned to coventry, the city where he started out as a clergyman. a city whose wartime suffering and forgiveness, he says, serves as an example to the nation. the story of this city says so much that is true about britain at its best — about our courage, standing up to tyranny, how we stand alongside the suffering and defeated, how we stand for human dignity and hope. the archbishop visited a drop—in centre for refugees, people he called a blessing to our way of life. and he drew his message to a close by focusing on an issue that has divided so many parts of the country. the eu referendum was a tough campaign, and it has left division. but i know that if we look at our roots, our history and our culture in the christian tradition, if we reach back into what is best in this country, we will find a path towards reconciling the differences that have divided us. from coventry to canterbury, the archbishop believes that l

our religious affairs correspondent, martin bashir, considers the debate around the film.out whom you have been so rude. based on a libel action brought by the writer david irving against the jewish scholar deborah lipstadt, denial charts her study of the auschwitz death camp. this building was used to deloused prisoners' clothing. i hope people will see this film is speaking to a larger issue thanjust this film is speaking to a larger issue than just the holocaust. this film is speaking to a larger issue thanjust the holocaust. none of the sport of this when we started making the film. that it would have such contemporary resonance. that residence has been felt with increasing anti—semitic vandalism, including this graffiti on a poster for the film. it is a disturbing phenomenon. it is people who always felt or believed or feared that their racist thoughts and anti—semitic thoughts could not be expressed, now feeling they have ca rte expressed, now feeling they have carte blanche. this rabbi in london said that holocaust denial plays a significant part in rising levels of

here's our religious affairs correspondent martin bashir.ncient institution, three years of so—called shared conversations about same—sex relationships were not expected to radically alter doctrine. today's report lands squarely on the status quo. that marriage is a lifelong union between a man and a woman. the bishop who led the working group says that while the doctrine does not change the church must adapt its tone. it is not against the impact of cultural change. we uphold the authority of scripture, the tradition of the church, in common with the vast and overwhelming majority of churches round the world, but we want to engage the culture of which we are part. that culture of which we are part. that culture has changed radically. but lesbian and game ends of the church have reacted with disappointment, accusing the bishops of doing nothing to acknowledge the goodness or sanctity of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered relationships. substantially no change in terms of the doctrine of marriage. a little bit of warmth, little tilts pe

here in the uk, because of their religion and ethnicity. 0ur religious affairs correspondent, martin bashirafternoon from westminster for this special commemorative event. senior politicians, dignitaries and religious leaders will be coming here for service that begin in 13 minutes. iam here for service that begin in 13 minutes. i am joined here for service that begin in 13 minutes. iamjoined by here for service that begin in 13 minutes. i am joined by chief rabbi. good afternoon, sir. why is it so important we remember those horrific events ? important we remember those horrific events? it is important we paid tribute to the memory of 6 million dues and others who perished is that they're concerned that as the passage of time and as time passes, our memories fade. 70 years ago is along time. it is that concern which is inspiring today's events. it is not concerned that is inspiring the government to initiate wonderful project which is the national memorial and learning centre which we are establishing alongside the houses of parliament together with many other activities. there is somethin

here's our religious affairs correspondent martin bashir.rt from the house of bishops lands squarely on the status quo. that marriage is a lifelong union between a man and a woman. the bishop who led the working group says that while the doctrine does not change the church must adapt its tone. it is not against the impact of cultural change. we uphold the authority of scripture, the tradition of the church, in common with the vast and overwhelming majority of churches around the world, but we want to engage the culture of which we are part. that culture has changed radically. but lesbian and gay members of the church have reacted with disappointment, accusing the bishops of doing nothing to acknowledge the goodness or sanctity of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered relationships. substantially no change in terms of the doctrine of marriage. a little bit of warmth, little tilts perhaps, in the direction of greater inclusion, but we are a long way from it yet. i think that is pretty much what most people expected. it is a classic anglican

the archbishop of canterbury speaking to our religious affairs correspondent martin bashir. touched down in philadelphia and president trump will be addressing members of the republican party there shortly. we will bring you that live as soon as it starts. time now for the weather with helen willetts. good afternoon. it is cold, but you don't need me to tell you that. will you be getting any warmer? —2 in the persistent cloud in the south of england, so the recipe there, all the ingredients for some frosty weather, some icy weather, some hill fog as well across the welsh marches, the peak district, northern england, look at the temperatures. a bitter night again, just like last night. towards the west, rather more cloud tomorrow, giving us a few showers, but for the bulk of us, another cold start with ice, particularly in the eec and south—east, and it will be cold in these areas as well. again, the best of the sunshine could be in the north. it does get a little milder in the south—west later, the weekend looks less cold, but there will be some rain. i will have more later.

earlier i asked our religious affairs correspondent, martin bashir, about the announcement. quo. nothing is changing. that means that marriage will still be regarded in the church of england as between a man and a woman, and that those ordinands who may express same—sex attraction will be expected to maintain celibacy throughout their service. so there is no change to doctrine whatsoever, and as you can imagine, many members of the lesbian and gay community are extremely angry. they feel that they have entered into a conversation on intimate matters with enormous courage and sensitivity, and at the end of that process, they have received a report today which actually hasn't changed a thing. and what does this mean for any future conversations? as you pointed out, this particular discussion has been going on for some three years. the subject surely is in close, especially for gay and lesbian members of the church? —— the subject surely hasn't closed? know, and the bishop who spoke at a press co nfe re nce know, and the bishop who spoke at a press conference today explained it