Thursday 27th February 2003, Canterbury Cathedral, service starts at 3pm GMT BBC1 Television Coverage starts at 2:30pm GMT (to be confirmed)
BBC Radio 4 Coverage starts at 2:50pm GMT (to be confirmed)
It has been brought to our attention by the BBC religion staff members that if local television broadcasters around the Communion (especially non-Commonwealth countries) are interested in airing the enthronement service, or obtaining news clips, that there is an office to deal with such requests.
It is important that the approach be:
- Local churches and interested persons should contact their national, regional or local broadcasters, not the BBC, to ask that the telecast of the enthronement be offered by their station or network.
- In turn the broadcasters should contact Peter James, Manager, BBC International Unit. His email address is: peter.james@bbc.co.uk
- Broadcast news departments have their regular sources for news clips but if they are unable to obtain clips from their usual sources they may contact Peter James at BBC International for help/advice.
N.B. Individual churches and groups should not contact the BBC directly but should do it through their local broadcast or news contacts.
Local newspapers could also be encouraged to use photos from the occasion in the local press. The world media will be present and there will be pooled photos available through PA (Press Association UK) and Reuters (for subscribers), as well as free-use photos on ACNS.
If you have any questions about these arrangements please contact our office.
It is also our express desire to have a professional video available for purchase as soon as possible after the service. To make this happen we need 500 minimum pre-reserved orders for copies. If you wish to place an order please send an email to matthew.davies@anglicancommunion.org. The manufacturing costs are very high. The videos would sell for min £15 / US$20 in PAL or NTSC.
A special extended issue of Anglican World will also be made available covering the celebration of Archbishop Rowan's new ministry and there may be other provisions such as a radio broadcast or webcast(s) that may be accessed through the Internet. Please watch ACNS for further announcements.
Please remember to keep Archbishop Rowan and his family in your prayers as he approaches this great celebration.
Thank you.