A church in Leamington Spa showed the film Life of Brian on 28 May to a packed audience. Father Christopher Wilson screened the controversial film to raise funds. His decision angered churchgoers who say the satirical comedy was 'offensive'. It was branded 'anti-Christian' when it was released. Life of Brian tells the story of a young Jewish man being mistaken as the Messiah. It sparked protests from religious groups and 39 local authorities in the UK banned it when it was released in 1979. The church also staged a fundraising concert called 'Music you don't normally hear on a church organ' (Meat Loaf's Bat out of Hell, Madonna's Like a Prayer, and Vicar in a Tutu by The Smiths).