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Interviews with the Archbishop

05 May 2008
Interview with Vatican Radio in Rome
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams was interviewed by Philippa Hitchen about his meeting with Pope Benedict XVI during his visit to Rome. The interview was broadcast on Vatican Radio. Discover the audio and transcript.
25 April 2008
Interview with Radio 4 'Today' programme on credit, debt & inequality
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams spoke to John Humphreys on Radio 4's 'Today' program about debt and poverty; ahead of chairing a debate at the House of Lords. Listen to the interview & read the transcript.
24 April 2008
Video: Archbishop - Pray for Zimbabwe
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, after giving joint interviews with the Archbishop of York, reflects on the issues surrounding Zimbabwe and calls for a day of prayer on Sunday, 27 April 2008.
23 April 2008
Archbishop answers stimulating questions at Westminster School
The Archbishop of Canterbury addressed Upper School Pupils at Westminster School's Sir John Locke Society and answered their questions on religion, ethics and politics. Listen to the audio and read the text.
20 March 2008
Archbishop's Easter Interview with BBC South East Today
A live interview on Maundy Thursday about the significance of the traditional ceremony of the Washing of Feet at Canterbury Cathedral.
14 March 2008
Interview with Radio 4 on Redevelopment of St Martin in the Fields Church
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams spoke to Radio 4 about his reflections on visiting the £36 million redevelopment of St Martin in the Fields.
22 February 2008
Archbishop reflects on visit to Emmaus Homeless Community
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York spent time during their joint visit to Cambridge looking at the Churches' response to homelessness by visiting the Emmaus Community in Landbeach.
20 February 2008
Archbishop reflects on visit to Oakington Immigration Centre
The Archbishop of Canterbury spoke about his experience of visiting the Oakington Immigration Centre during his visit to Cambridge.
07 February 2008
BBC Interview - Radio 4 World at One
The transcript of an interview with Christopher Landau of the BBC World at One programme on the Temple lecture 'Civil and religious law in England: a religious perspective.'
30 January 2008
Archbishop criticises 24 hour drinking
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams gave a wide ranging interview to Martha Linden of the Press Association in which he looked back over his years in office as well as towards some of his hopes for the future.
30 January 2008
Archbishop on Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill
Interview with the Press Association
27 January 2008
Interview with Roger Bolton for The Sunday Programme on Radio 4
The following transcript of the Archbishop talking to Roger Bolton is from the Sunday Programme recorded at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral and was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Sunday, 27th January 2008.
19 December 2007
Excerpt of Interview on the Nativity with Simon Mayo, BBC Radio 5 live
During a wide-ranging interview with Simon Mayo for BBC Radio 5 Live, the Archbishop was asked about the differences between modern representations of the nativity, and what the Bible teaches us about it
11 December 2007
Tea and Toast with the Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury invited three Kentish teenagers to his home in Canterbury for tea and toast, and to answer their questions for a magazine interview, ranging from his views on abortion to what he does in his free time.
04 December 2007
Brief Press Encounter at Singapore University
The Archbishop responds to press questions about the content of the Building Bridges seminar, the environment and the jailing of a teacher in Sudan.
01 December 2007
The Conflict between Religion and Modernity
Reproduction of an interview feature, which originally appeared in Emel, a Muslim magazine.
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