Listening Project
Conversation between fellow monks, Christopher and Thomas, about monastic life as Catholic priests at Buckfast Abbey.
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Type
sound
Duration
01:16:34
Shelf mark
C1500/0673
Recording date
2015-01-20
Is part of (Collection)
The Listening Project
Recording locations
Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh
Interviewees
Delaney, Christopher, 1932- (male, monk/priest), Regan, Thomas, 1953- (male, monk/priest)
Producers
BBC Radio Devon
Recordist
Loosemore, Jo
Abstract
Christopher and Thomas are Benedictine monks. They live and work at Buckfast Abbey where they also serve as Catholic priests. They discuss monastic life, its challenges and their choices.
Description
The Listening Project conversations collectively form a picture of our lives and relationships today. Recordings were made by BBC producers of people sharing an intimate conversation, lasting up to an hour and on a topic of the speakers' choice.
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