Would the Chronicles of Narnia have been published today?

C.S. Lewis is thought of as one of the most influential children's authors of the 20th century. The Chronicles of Narnia series has inspired generation after generation of children. The story is gripping; and the magical land of Narnia excites the imagination. But just how much do children today know about the overt parallels to the Christian story contained within the books? And does it matter as long as it's a great story? Ernie Rea discusses the role of religious language, ideas and imagery in The Chronicles of Narnia with the novelist Geraldine McCaughrean; screenwriter and novelist Frank Cotterell Boyce; and educational psychologist and academic Nicholas Tucker.

First broadcast on Beyond Belief, 3 October 2016.