New TV series profiles ordinands In Wales,  among them a former scientist

Posted by Kendall Harmon

A scientist who gave up his job in alternative technology to train as a vicar stars in a new TV series starting next week.

Marcus Zipperlen from Penparcau, Aberystwyth, is one of a number of trainee priests who were followed around for a year by the cameras at St Michael’s College, Cardiff. His journey will be featured in Vicar Academy on BBC1 Wales starting on Monday 15 October.

Made by an independent company, Presentable, Vicar Academy shadowed several full-time students, (“ordinands”) from St Michael’s College – Wales’ only theological college – who came from all corners of the country.

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Filed under: * Anglican - EpiscopalAnglican ProvincesChurch of Wales* Culture-WatchMovies & Television* TheologySeminary / Theological Education

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