Stratton-on-the-Fosse, England, Oct 19, 2017 / 11:54 am
A new BBC series will depict the daily life of Benedictine monks in a few UK monasteries, taking camera crews to capture a lifestyle normally hidden from the public's eye.
A three episode mini-series called "Retreat: Meditations from the Monastery," the broadcast will explore the life of three different abbeys: Downside, Belmont, and Pluscarden.
Produced without a narrator, the series aims to portray the quiet contemplation of the monks' daily routines using only the natural sounds of the monasteries. Viewers will be able to experience the sights and sounds of meals, Gregorian chants, and gardens.
The series will focus on the Benedictine motto: 'Ora et Labora' (prayer and work), by following a few monks engaged in manual labor at the monastery.