British Churches' Committee for Channel Four (BCCC4) and British Churches' Trust for Channel Four

Scope and Content

Contains minutes and various papers for the above. Subject to 30 year rule.

Administrative / Biographical History

This committee was set up in 1982 with the following objectives: to contribute to the Channel Four's religious broadcasting; to foster fresh ideas in this area; to assist the churches responses to the new channel; be available for consultation and advice on matters relating to religious broadcasting on the channel. The committee consisted at foundation of two representatives from each of the following bodies: the Church of England; the Church of Scotland (also representing other Scottish denominations including the Episcopal Church in Scotland); the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales; the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland; the Methodist Church; the Baptist Union; the United Reform Church; the British Council of Churches. There was also a related trust for the committee.

Access Information

Open

Appraisal Information

Material to be kept permanently

Custodial History

Records held by British Council of Churches.

Accruals

No further accruals expected