Justin Welby says he was too risk-averse on church closures in first Covid lockdown
Archbishop of Canterbury says he didn t push hard enough to keep churches available for at least individual prayer
8 April 2021 • 4:05pm
The Archbishop of Canterbury held an Easter service from his kitchen during the first coronavirus lockdown
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The Archbishop of Canterbury has admitted he got quite a few things wrong on the closure of churches during the first Covid lockdown, saying he was too risk-averse .
The Church of England came under fire as churches remained closed last Easter, with many parishioners frustrated that the Archbishop did not fight harder to keep them open and the Church s rules going beyond those of the Government in barring clergy from their church buildings.
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BBC, ITV and more - Your Easter TV guide for Bank Holiday weekend. (Canva) Easter Bank Holiday weekend is here and when you ve had your fill of barbecues and the sunny weather there is plenty on the box to keep you entertained. The TV schedule may not be as jammed packed this year compared to previous years given the shortage of filming during the Covid pandemic. Despite this, the nation s favourite channels and streaming sites are still offering some great dramas, documentaries and films to catch over the bank holiday weekend. Here are some of the best things to watch this Easter Weekend in 2021.