Putting the Fun in Fundamental

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  • 2015
  • 1 Season

In a five-part series, Putting The Fun In Fundamental sees presenter Elliott Gerner traveling from Rio to Bombay and Tulsa, Okalahoma as he throws himself into the religious firing line. Take a dip into the strange and dark corners of religions and cults that are off the beaten path, and enjoy exclusive interviews with members of these curious communities.

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The Curse of Noahs Ark
5. The Curse of Noahs Ark
January 1, 2015
Elliott Gerner concludes his trawl through religion's stranger elements by considering the lasting influence the story of Noah's Ark has had on Jewish, Christian, and Muslim theology.
Watching Jew, Watching Me
4. Watching Jew, Watching Me
January 1, 2015
Elliott Gerner takes a look at anti-Semitism on the Internet, exploring JewWatch.com - a website listing Jews to keep an eye on. Elliott also talks to comedian Jackie Mason and communicates with the ghost of Elvis's grandmother.
Kicking the Devil in the Balls
3. Kicking the Devil in the Balls
January 1, 2015
Elliott Gerner visits Brazil to see how the country's three major religions use the national passion for football to attract worshippers. Elliott has his fortune told by a drunken priest and gets on the wrong side of a church bouncer.
Bollywood Goddess
2. Bollywood Goddess
January 1, 2015
Jai Santoshi Maa, made in 1975, tells the story of an obscure goddess, and cinemas showing the film became impromptu temples, with audiences removing their shoes and throwing tributes at the screen.
Beam Me Up Jesus
1. Beam Me Up Jesus
November 22, 2004
Elliott Gerner takes a light-hearted look at America's religious extremists, beginning with an examination of the belief in 'the Rapture' - the idea that Jesus will descend from Heaven to summon up all true believers.
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  • Premiere Date
    January 1, 2015