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We at Songs of Praise are so sad to hear of Bill Turnbull's passing. He was a lovely man & a much-loved member of our team, presenting SoP programmes from all over the UK for more than 3 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with all his loved ones.
1/2 We’re pleased to tell you our team, in addition to bringing you
#Songsofpraise
each Sunday, are also producing Sunday Worship
@BBCOne
- a simple church-based service each week at 11.45 beginning tomorrow at St David’s Cathedral in Pembrokeshire
Today, Sunday 22 March has been declared a National Day Of Prayer. Do light a candle if you can... here’s Rev Kate Bottley to tell you about it very briefly.
#songsofpraise
@hannahmmalcolm
Our sincere condolences to you and your family Hannah. We were honoured to interview your Grandad, Sir John Houghton, on the programme 11 years ago. I have never forgotten his wisdom and humility. ^^David (Producer)
In a change of schedule, this Sunday’s Songs of Praise on BBC One will mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II as Aled Jones reflects on the extraordinary life and deep faith of Her Majesty the Queen.
Thinking of all churches across the UK & beyond as it sinks in that we cannot gather to worship. Please know all are welcome for uplifting music &inspirational stories of faith on
#songsofpraise
each Sunday
@BBCOne
at 1:15 &much more on our website besides
As a Christmas treat from us to you we have a stunning performance from all-boys choir
@officiallibera
singing Carol of the Bells. Hope you enjoy! See the full song on
#songsofpraise
tomorrow on
@BBCOne
#SongsofPraise
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Hymn books at the ready! Here’s what we’re singing this week.
To God Be The Glory - Eastbourne
Blinded By Your Grace – Stormzy at Glastonbury Festival
Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind – St Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen
On Sunday we’re delighted to show part of
#TheUKBlessing
, recorded in lockdown by musicians from over 65 UK churches. With nearly 2.5 million views at you can see it in our episode
@BBCOne
1.15 (1.45pm Scotland) &
#songsofpraise
One of the most memorable performances of last weekend’s Glastonbury Festival was
@stormzy
's ‘Blinded by your Grace’. We’ll be playing it on
#songsofpraise
this Sunday 7th July 2019 at 1.15pm
@BBCOne
and catch it afterwards at for 30 days in the UK.
As part of her faith journey
@revkatebottley
visits her close friend Katie who first invited Kate to church youth group and together the recall the day Kate became a Christian.
#SongsOfPraise
Sun 4th October at the later time of 2pm
@BBCOne
&
How does faith and hope in Jesus help us in troubled times like this? Archbishop of York designate
@CottrellStephen
tells
@realaled
what keeps him going. See more
@BBCOne
1.15 Sunday &
#songsofpraise
*recorded in advance
A message from our
@KathJenkins
in reply to all the messages we've received about
#songsofpraise
at this time. Thank you for your support, please keep in touch and please keep watching each Sunday
@BBCOne
for morning worship and afternoon
#songsofpraise
🙏🎶
It may be only August but we’re already on the search for the UK’s most popular Christmas Carol. Cast your vote at . The UK’s favourite will be revealed on Dec 20th.
#SongsOfPraise
As we explore the topic of inclusion, Rev. Alex Clare-Young shares with
@realaled
his reflections on faith, ministry, the Church and being transgender.
#songsofpraise
Sunday
@BBCOne
and afterwards here
*sound on!!*
When you’re waiting for the film crew to get set & the wonderful
@FischyMusic
strike up - you can’t help but have a joyful jig!
See more of
@revkatebottley
at
@greenbelt
Sunday on
@BBCOne
at 1.15pm & afterwards here
We hear how Ethiopian Orthodox Christians in Liverpool and around the world celebrate the anniversary of the Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan with “Timkat”.
#SongsOfPraise
Sunday 1.15pm
@BBCOne
&
Today's
#songsofpraise
are traditional for
#Remembrance
.
O God Our Help In Ages Past – Salv Army, Sale
For the Healing Of The Nations – Christ Church Birkenhead
Abide With Me – St Macartin’s Cathedral Enniskillen
1.15, check for Scot, NI & Wales
@BBCOne
1/2 Join us for some wonderful Christmas music. Here’s what we’ll be singing this week
@wabbey
#SongsOfPraise
Once In Royal David’s City
O Holy Night –
@LilMoSings
& Tessera
Hark The Herald Angels Sing
Sleep Quietly My Jesus –
@KathJenkins
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
.
@revkatebottley
stops for lunch on her pilgrimage at a café whose Christian values mean that they have a different approach to money. Their ingredients are donated, and you don’t have to pay with cash.
#SongsofPraise
Sun 1.15
@BBCTwo
and
This Sunday we have an exclusive performance from Sir Cliff Richard! From the album celebrating his 80th birthday here’s a clip of “P.S. Please” - see the full track on
#SongsOfPraise
, Sun 1st November on
@BBCOne
1.15pm & afterwards
.
@KathJenkins
performs ‘Requiem For A Soldier’ at
@LlandaffCath
as a tribute to the fallen and a promise that one day we will be reunited.
#SongsOfPraise
Sunday 13th November, on
@BBCOne
at 1.15pm and afterwards here:
In an exclusive performance for
#songsofpraise
@rickastley
sings 'When a Child is Born' and shares why it holds a special place in his Christmas memories. See more on
#songsofpraise
this Sunday
@BBCOne
at 1.15pm and here
West End star
@johnowenjones
performs a Welsh folk song that is an anthem on rugby terraces, a lullaby and a prayer. “All Through The Night / Ar Hyd y Nos"
#SongsOfPraise
on
@BBCTwo
1.15pm & here
Join
@KathJenkins
and
@JBGill
at 1:15pm on Sunday 24 December Christmas Eve to celebrate Christmas with five thousand
#SongsofPraise
viewers, by singing carols in the Royal Albert Hall, including ‘Ding Dong Merrily On High’ and ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’.
Singer
@russellthevoice
credits his grandmother with keeping his feet on the ground in the early days of fame. He says her principles, and his faith, still sustain him today. Full episode Sun
@BBCOne
1.15pm and
#songsofpraise
This week on
#SongsOfPraise
it’s a very personal journey for
@revkatebottley
as she shares her faith story through the people, places & music that have shaped and inspired her.
Sunday at the different time of 2pm
@BBCOne
&
.
@revkatebottley
meets the founder of the world-famous Glastonbury Festival to talk about his Christian faith. Watch more on Sunday 7th July 2019 at 1.15pm
@BBCOne
and afterwards at for 30 days in the UK.
#songsofpraise
Lourdes is one of the largest pilgrimage sites in the world, but in 1858 when a village girl saw a vision of The Virgin Mary, she had no idea who it was that she’d seen. Watch on Sunday 15th September 2019 at 1.15pm
@BBCOne
and afterwards at
#SongsofPraise
In his adopted homeland of south Wales,
@SeanFletcherTV
talks to his mother-in-law, Nesta, about the important role she has played in his faith journey
#SongsofPraise
Sun 1.15
@BBCONE
&
All of us at Songs of Praise are so sorry to hear of the death of
#HarryBillinge
.
But what a privilege to meet him with
@realaled
in Normandy in 2019 for the D-Day anniversary. He never ceased to keep the memory & sacrifice of his fallen friends alive. May he rest in peace.
Christine Tinker, trustee of
@warwidowsassoc
tells
@kathjenkins
how faith sustained her after the loss of her husband in the Falklands. They were only married two years. Full episode Sun
@BBCOne
at 1.15. Check for Scot, NI & Wales times.
#songsofpraise
.
@KathJenkins
marks the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. There’s another chance to find out how Bletchley Park helped to bring WWII to an end, and Chelsea Pensioner Colin Thackery sings You Raise Me Up.
#SongsofPraise
Sun 1.15
@BBCOne
Jamie & Ian have married in a United Reformed Church thanks to its approach to same-sex weddings. They know it’s not agreed by all Christians, but tell
@revkatebottley
their own personal reasons. See more Sunday
@BBCOne
at 13:00pm and
#songsofpraise
In a special programme
@revkatebottley
is in the Christian pilgrimage site of Lourdes in Southwest France where around six million people visit each year.
#SongsofPraise
on Sunday 15th September 2019 at 1.15pm
@BBCONE
and afterwards at
@KathJenkins
performs John Rutter’s beautiful Gaelic Blessing in the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey. Hear the whole performance at 1.15pm today
@BBCOne
and at
.
@realaled
is in Plymouth, where 400 years ago a group of Christians embarked on an epic journey which changed American history – the voyage of the Mayflower.
Sunday
@BBCOne
at 1.15pm and afterwards here
Here’s what’s coming up on this week’s
#SongsOfPraise
as
@revkatebottley
explores how faith can help people through one of the greatest challenges in life - the loss of a loved one.
Sunday 15th January on
@BBCOne
at 1.15pm and afterwards on
@BBCiPlayer
*Sound on!*
@LincsCathedral
Choir performance of festive favourite Ding Dong! Merrily on High from the 11th Century, Gothic Cathedral.
See the full carol today, 1.15pm
@BBCOne
and afterwards at
We’ve been really touched by all your kind comments about
@revkatebottley
’s faith journey & how it has encouraged so many. Thank you.
It’s on
@BBCiPlayer
just for a few more days if you’d like to catch it.
This Sun,
@realaled
meets
@CottrellStephen
to talk of faith & hope in the current crisis. And we hear again from Christians who’ve survived trials with remarkable faith, like D-Day veteran Harry. Sunday
@BBCOne
1.15 &
#songsofpraise
*recorded in advance
.
@KathJenkins
with a very special jubilee performance of a song written as a tribute to Her Majesty: ‘This Mother’s Heart’.
#SongsOfPraise
Jubilee Sunday
@BBCOne
12.10pm & here
As part of our 60th anniversary celebrations we’re launching a database on our website of 60 hymns and sacred song suggestions for Weddings, Baptisms and Funerals. We hope they will help you decide the right choice for the occasion.
#SongsOfPraise
Huge congratulations to our Gospel Singer of the Year 2022, Patrice Campbell. If you missed her winning performance, catch it on iplayer
Photo of Patrice with the trophy.
Warm up, light two purple Advent candles, and ready yourselves to sing with
@KathJenkins
. 1.15pm
@BBCOne
and don’t forget you can watch *any time in the next month* on iPlayer at
Hills of the North Rejoice, St Michael’s Church Southampton
Have your prayers ever been directly answered? Hannah Latty from
@AshburnhamPlace
tells
@KathJenkins
about the creative ways her team prays and hints at a few answered prayers too. See more about on Sun
@BBCOne
1.15 & in the UK
#SongsOfPraise
In Derbyshire
@revkatebottley
hears how 355 years ago Rev William Mompesson led the village of Eyam in a lockdown to save surrounding cities from the plague. 260 villagers died, including his wife. See more on Sunday
@BBCOne
1.15 &
#SongsOfPraise
Sean meets a choir whose members were all survivors of the Manchester terrorist attack a year ago.
#SongsofPraise
Sunday 20th May at 2:25pm
@BBCOne
and at in the UK
This Sun
@realaled
hears how a near-death experience transformed the life and Christian faith of
@russellthevoice
. And a poignant moment as Russell reunites with the brain surgeon who saved his life. Full episode Sun
@BBCOne
1.15pm and
#songsofpraise
This week
@revkatebottley
celebrates faith & farming. Here’s a prayer we recorded on a farm just after their lambing season, before the current restrictions were in place. What’s your prayer in this season?
#songsofpraise
@BBCOne
1.15 Sunday. Recorded in advance.
A little behind-the-scenes message from
@realaled
to you all. Thanks Aled for helping us get the show on air! Do join us Sunday 1.15
@BBCOne
when we'll be joined by
@CottrellStephen
for some special thoughts. And of course some
#songsofpraise
#SongsofPraise
on Sun at 1.15pm
@BBCONE
and at To mark the 50th anniversary of the Cleveland Way
@revkatebottley
walks from Helmsley Castle to Rievaulx Abbey, and it’s there that Katherine Jenkins performs a Gaelic Blessing.
Ever been confused about all the different parts of the Church? Us too! Here
@BishopAngaelos
of the Coptic Orthodox Church beautifully explains to
@claire_mccollum
how the main branches fit together
#songsofpraise
Sunday on
@BBCOne
1:15pm and here
It’s not often we bring our presenters together for an interview - what a lovely time was had by all today. On your screens in the new year.
#songsofpraise
.
@revkatebottley
speaks to Abi May, leader of
@with_loss
Christian retreats, that help people go through their journey of grief and find a way forward after bereavement.
#SongsOfPraise
Sunday 15th January at 1.15pm and after on
@BBCiPlayer
Not long until
#songsofpraise
brings you a very special programme counting down the UK’s favourite hymns as voted for by you! Including a guest appearance from
@russellthevoice
. Catch it Sunday at 1.15pm on
@BBCOne
and find the programme afterwards at