The Monastery
The first episode follows the men as they are introduced into the daily routine at Worth Abbey. It soon becomes clear that this crash course in monastic living is going to prove to be a bigger challenge than expected.The five quickly learn that making trips to the local shop for treats, listening to personal stereos and napping when they should be reading the Bible doesn’t exactly fit in with the Benedictine teachings of silence, obedience and humility. Tension begins to mount, leaving one of the group questioning why he is there and another undergoing an outpouring of emotions.
Five men searching for meaning in their lives accept a challenge from the Benedictine monks of Worth Abbey to live according to the monks' rules for 40 days and nights.
Primary Title
- The Monastery
Date Broadcast
- Wednesday 7 September 2011
Start Time
- 08 : 28
Finish Time
- 09 : 20
Duration
- 52:00
Episode
- 1
Channel
- BBC Knowledge
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- Five men searching for meaning in their lives accept a challenge from the Benedictine monks of Worth Abbey to live according to the monks' rules for 40 days and nights.
Episode Description
- The first episode follows the men as they are introduced into the daily routine at Worth Abbey. It soon becomes clear that this crash course in monastic living is going to prove to be a bigger challenge than expected.The five quickly learn that making trips to the local shop for treats, listening to personal stereos and napping when they should be reading the Bible doesn’t exactly fit in with the Benedictine teachings of silence, obedience and humility. Tension begins to mount, leaving one of the group questioning why he is there and another undergoing an outpouring of emotions.
Classification
- M
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Reality television programs
- Benedictine monasteries
- Monastic and religious life
- Spirituality
Genres
- Reality
- Religious
Contributors
- Christopher Jamison (Abbot)
- Tony Burke (Participant)
- Nick Buxton (Participant)
- Peter Gruffydd (Participant)
- Gary McCormick (Participant)
- Anthoney Wright (Participant)
- Tiger Aspect Productions (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Reality television programs
- Benedictine monasteries
- Monastic and religious life
- Spirituality