Carmel Thompson

The new Holy Smoke episode is a significant departure from our usual formula. It’s a discussion about the profound and neglected meaning of Christian art. Professor Ben Quash of King’s College London is interviewed not by me but by Carmel Thompson – my sister, who has appeared twice on Holy Smoke to talk about her battle with ovarian cancer but is determined not to be defined by her illness. Carmel, unlike her lazy brother, is a passionate enthusiast for exhibitions. Ben is a high-flying authority on art and theology (and also an Anglican priest, though this isn’t mentioned in the podcast).