The BBC has been criticized by both Church of England’s Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, and his No. 2 prelate, Archbishop of York John Sentamu. Both have characterized the network as being indifferent, and sometimes openly hostile, to Christianity.
Christina Rees, a member of the Church of England’s Archbishops’ Council, described Ahmed as “a respected professional” with a solid record of achievement. But she added that “it is important that the Christian faith continues to receive coverage (from the BBC) that accurately reflects the significance in the lives of most people who live in Britain, the overwhelming majority of whom regard themselves as Christian.”