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Viraj Mendis from Sri Lanka begs for sanctuary in Ascension church. The vicar, Father John Methuen, agrees to protect him defying Thatcher's government.

Radio Manchester,7 episodes

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Sanctuary: An Act of Defiance
Trailer
A man begs for Sanctuary in a church. The vicar protects him, defying the government.
28 Sep 2025,3 mins
Sanctuary: An Act of Defiance
Episode 1
A man seeks Sanctuary from the law in a church, begging protection from its vicar.
30 Sep 2025,29 mins,
Sanctuary: An Act of Defiance
Episode 2
A man begs for Sanctuary in a church. The vicar protects him, defying the government.
30 Sep 2025,34 mins,
Sanctuary: An Act of Defiance
Episode 3
A man begs for Sanctuary in a church. The vicar protects him, defying the government.
30 Sep 2025,25 mins,
Sanctuary: An Act of Defiance
Episode 4
A man begs for Sanctuary in a church. The vicar protects him, defying the government.
30 Sep 2025,33 mins,
Sanctuary: An Act of Defiance
Episode 5
A man begs for Sanctuary in a church. The vicar protects him, defying the government.
30 Sep 2025,30 mins,
Sanctuary: An Act of Defiance
Episode 6
Karen plots Viraj’s escape from Sri Lanka as a new posting is troubling for Father John.
30 Sep 2025,29 mins