Small Screen: He’s Not The Messiah. Just a Very Naughty Boy

What on earth is John Safran, wrecker of temples, doing on television for twelve weeks with an ageing inner city Catholic priest?
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What on earth is John Safran, wrecker of temples, doing on television for twelve weeks with an ageing inner city Catholic priest?

Embarking on a new project, with a new format, John Safran is philosophical. A seasoned media professional at the relatively-youthful age of 33, he’s prepared to freefall into unchartered territory without worrying about where he will land.

Speaking In Tongues, a title that can’t seem to extricate itself from THAT exorcism, is a studio-bound panel / chat show, in which Safran will dissect news with co-host Father Bob Maguire. It’s not sounding like the usual camera-in-hand kid we have grown up with. Or is it?

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