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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.
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Thank you to @SimonThomasSky for telling @SeanFletcherTV just how crucial his faith is, after losing his wife Gemma very suddenly to leukaemia. See the full interview Sunday 3 June 4:15pm @BBCOne & at bbc.in/2ITP5r9 #SongsofPraise
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We are very much here for this. Songs of Praise School Assembly Special needs to happen.
@JasonManford very warmly invited of course!
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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 bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000h05…
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Filming today ... it’s love at first sight for @revkatebottley Coming soon to #SongsOfPraise #harvest
ALT Rev Kate Bottley smiling whilst holding a pet rabbit
ALT Close up of Rev Kate Bottley with a very fluffy pet rabbit
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Frank Skinner talking about prayer with @SeanFletcherTV Full interview Sun on @BBCOne at 1.15pm and @BBCScotland at 2.30pm then bbc.in/3uSde4F 30 days in the UK. #SongsOfPraise
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A beautiful hymn in tribute to #PopeFrancis
All of us on #SongsOfPraise are deeply saddened by the death of Pope Francis.
Here, in tribute, @realaled introduces a very special performance of “Anima Christi” from acclaimed choir @officiallibera
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HRH The Princess Royal reflects on the legacy of Scottish sporting hero and Christian missionary Eric Liddell
#SongsOfPraise / Sunday 1:15pm / @BBCTwo & @BBCiPlayer
#chariotsoffire #Royal #inspiration
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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
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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)
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Ever wondered what happens when you actually pull out all the stops?! Find out with organ star @annalapwood on #SongsofPraise Sunday 1.15 @BBCOne & bbc.in/3KACBA2
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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 bbc.in/33oKTqh
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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
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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.
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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
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.@realaled celebrates Christmas with a feast of festive carols from the McEwan Hall, Edinburgh with special guests Russell Watson, Katherine Jenkins and Collabro 12.55pm @BBCOne and at bbc.in/2EG3rIl in the UK... @russellthevoice @KathJenkins @Collabro
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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 bit.ly/3bABgaq you can see it in our episode @BBCOne 1.15 (1.45pm Scotland) & bbc.in/3bBFU7U #songsofpraise
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Made your Christmas pud yet? This Sunday is #stirupsunday & @bakedbybenji is stirring up a treat with help (not much) from @revkatebottley!
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How do you deal with the same daily routine in a monastery with the same people… for life? Br George of @CR_Mirfield tells @SeanFletcherTV how he stays inspired. See more Sun @BBCOne 1.15 & bbc.in/3tNq7fi in the UK #SongsOfPraise
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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 bbc.in/2RSGYvS for 30 days in the UK.
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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 & bbc.in/33ioCf8
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.@YolanDaBrownUK hosts the #songsofpraise Gospel Choir of the Year Competition 2019 Sunday @BBCOne at 1.15pm. Five fantastic amateur choirs perform for our judges: @MarkDelisser, @brenda_edwards and @rickastley. Which gospel choir will be your favourite?
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Renowned choir @officiallibera sings ‘One Small Voice’, recorded in the chapel at @RiponCuddesdon
#SongsOfPraise / Sermon on the Mount / Sunday 13:15pm / @BBCOne & @BBCiPlayer
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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 & bbc.in/2WEyJbm #songsofpraise *recorded in advance
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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 🙏🎶
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Enjoy Katherine Jenkins and Shaun Escoffery singing together for the very first time on Sunday.
Sunday 22nd December at 13.15 @BBCOne #songsofpraise #bigsing @KathJenkins @shaunescoffery
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It may be only August but we’re already on the search for the UK’s most popular Christmas Carol. Cast your vote at bbc.co.uk/songsofpraise. The UK’s favourite will be revealed on Dec 20th. #SongsOfPraise
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Specially recorded at Crathie Kirk, the congregation sings ‘Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing’.
A brand-new hymn tune commissioned by the King and written by composer @PaulMealor.
#SongsOfPraise / Crathie Kirk: Mountains and Majesty / Sunday 2:15pm / @BBCOne & @BBCiPlayer
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Aled and his choir are waiting to sing ‘You Raise Me Up’ but the crew decide to surprise them.
Easter Sunday 21st April at 13.15 @BBCOne and afterwards at bbc.in/2UghE2M for 30 days in the UK. @realaled @shaunescoffery @thelaurawright @kenburtonmusic #songsofpraise
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*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 bbc.in/2QIw5uT
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What happens when you break down outside Leeds Cathedral & @BBCSoP are filming? You get a priestly push & a prayer! @revkatebottley 🚗 😊😊
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Katherine Jenkins is in Edinburgh’s McEwan Hall for the #songsofpraise Scottish Big Sing with special guests @SusanBoyleHQ, @the_overtones, and @TheAyoubSisters. And JJ Chalmers finds out more about Hogmanay celebrations in the city. @KathJenkins @JJChalmersRM
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A special message from Her Majesty The Queen to mark Songs of Praise’s 60th anniversary at @Wabbey
Sun 3 Oct @BBCOne #SongsOfPraise
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This week #TheBigSing from Royal Albert Hall with @mrmichaelball @lauramvula @AlfieBoe & @thepriests as well as @gettymusic. It's a cracker!
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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 & bbc.in/3yQKZ9a
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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 bbc.in/2MWFxfg for Scot, NI & Wales @BBCOne
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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
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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 bbc.in/2xB2Hmp
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This Sunday 31st Dec at 15:35 @BBCOne and bbc.in/2llPBiU
@claire_mccollum brings in New Year’s Eve with Five thousand #SongsofPraise viewers singing hymns from the Royal Albert Hall and special performances from Westlife’s @ShaneFilan, @maryjessmusic and @officiallibera
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.@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 bbc.in/3g0kCGt
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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 bbc.in/2J0d4FV
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Next Sun 13th Aug see our episode from @newwineunited for inspiring worship, chat and camping! 5pm BBC One. #nwunited17
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That moment when @GregoryPorter breaks into song mid-interview with @JBGill. #SongsofPraise @BBCOne 4pm Sun 29 Oct & bbc.in/2yNlgSY
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.@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: bbc.in/2QIw5uT
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This week on #SongsOfPraise @revkatebottley dons her flower crown to celebrate the 50th anniversary of @greenbelt exploring its unique ethos of faith, art & activism.
With music from @FischyMusic & @martyn_joseph Sunday 1.15pm @BBCOne & bbc.in/2QIw5uT
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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 bbc.in/2rP0FvP
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The legendary #JoolsHolland and @rubyturnersoul are our special guests on #Gospel Singer of the Year. Here’s a sneak peek at their brilliant performance. #SongsofPraise
Sun 11.20 @BBCOne & bbc.in/3rVa2VZ
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The Archbishop of Canterbury tells us about Pope Francis’ special message to people attending the ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ event in Trafalgar Square.
Sunday 4th August at 13.15 @BBCOne and afterwards at bbc.in/2K8RNqk #songsofpraise @thykingdom_come @iamradzi @JustinWelby
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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’.
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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 bbc.in/3dFEX3m
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After the great response to Sunday’s episode, here’s Adjoa reading an excerpt from “Footprints in the Sand”
#SongsOfPraise / Adjoa Andoh’s Walk with God / Full episode available now on @BBCiPlayer
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Mike Palmer, one of the @3dadswalking tells @revkatebottley about the inspirational walk he undertook across the UK to raise awareness after his teenage daughter’s suicide. @PAPYRUS_Charity
#SongsOfPraise Sunday 15th Jan at 1.15pm @BBCOne and after here bbc.in/2QIw5uT
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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 bbc.in/34imMZJ #songsofpraise
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This Sunday things get fishy with @revkatebottley. To cod be the glory? Praise my sole the king of heaven? Amazing plaice? #fishyhymns
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A very special #songsofpraise this Sunday for #DDay75.
@RealAled joins 93 year-old veteran Harry Billinge as he returns to Normandy.
#DDay planning @BletchleyPark and @JJChalmersRM discovers the diary of a Methodist minister on the frontline. Sunday 9th June 1:15pm @BBCOne
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Feel the joy as West End star @1RachelJohn leads our five choirs in a performance of "Shackles". Hear the whole song on Gospel Choir of the Year 2023 Sun 29 Jan 1.15 @BBCOne & @BBCiPlayer @GchoirUK @EAGA_Choir @BIMM_Institute @BCGCgospelchoir @BCGCBelfast #SongsOfPraise #GCOTY23
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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 & bbc.in/33ioCf8
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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 bbc.in/2lNUULH #SongsofPraise
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.@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 bbc.in/2RSGYvS for 30 days in the UK. #songsofpraise
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This is fantastic! Songs of Praise at #Glastonbury next year? 😊
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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 & bbc.in/3KACBA2
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Loving Kindness – @realaled
Song Of Our Maker – Aled Jones & @SamiYusuf
How Great Thou Art – @StDavidsCath
@BBCOne Sunday 15 Nov at 13.15 #SongsOfPraise and after at bbc.in/2InGaP8
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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 bbc.in/2MWFxfg for Scot, NI & Wales times. #songsofpraise
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.@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
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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.
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[Sound on] “The thing I’m most proud of in my life, I’m a Christian” Daniel Jervis, Team GB 1500m Swimmer #SongsOfPraise Sun 1.15 @BBCOne & bbc.in/3KACBA2 @BBCiPlayer
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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 bbc.in/2N75EjZ #songsofpraise
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“They have transformed so many lives” Archbishop of Canterbury @JustinWelby reflects with @KathJenkins on the care he’s witnessed first-hand as a volunteer hospital chaplain @GSTTnhs
#SongsOfPraise Sunday 1.15pm @BBCOne and here bbc.in/38g5IXc
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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 bbc.in/2lNUULH
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Lockdown may have stopped the @SoundaboutUK Inclusive Choir from meeting but it can’t stop them singing as @thelaurawright finds out when she joins in some spontaneous hymn singing.
#SongsofPraise Sunday 12.25 @BBCOne bbc.in/2ExEP6y
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@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 bbc.in/2VtTDd2
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.@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 bbc.in/3hbmmKE
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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 bbc.in/2QIw5uT
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.@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 bbc.in/3t6RIeh
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Aled Jones sings You Raise Me Up in The Holy Land.
Sunday 21st April at 13.15 on @BBCOne and afterwards at bbc.in/2UghE2M for 30 days in the UK. @realaled @shaunescoffery @thelaurawright @kenburtonmusic #songsofpraise
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*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 bbc.in/3rUzT27
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In need a of a festive treat? Join @KathJenkins this Sunday for favourite carols in the stunning @wabbey @BBCOne 1.15pm & afterwards bbc.in/3GeRiXo #SongsOfPraise
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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. bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
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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 & bbc.in/3j4lMR9 #SongsOfPraise
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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 & bbc.in/3kyfvy3 in the UK #SongsOfPraise
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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 bbc.in/2QAYtTn
Hills of the North Rejoice, St Michael’s Church Southampton
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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 & bbc.in/2WEyJbm #songsofpraise *recorded in advance
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As part of our 60th anniversary celebrations we’re launching a database on our website bbc.co.uk/songsofpraise 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
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Huge congratulations to our Gospel Singer of the Year 2022, Patrice Campbell. If you missed her winning performance, catch it on iplayer bbc.in/3rVa2VZ
Photo of Patrice with the trophy.
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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.
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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 bbc.in/2IOo9Io in the UK
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We’re hoping to pass a very modest Twitter milestone today... would 4 new people like to follow us?
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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 bbc.in/34imMZJ #songsofpraise
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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
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A very special #songsofpraise for Remembrance Sunday 1.45pm @BBCOne
@KathJenkins @SeanFletcherTV @JBGill @revkatebottley @realaled @claire_mccollum @SeaCityMuseum #southampton #RemembranceDay2018
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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 bbc.in/2o8Ripa
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Happy Christmas from us all at Songs of Praise.
"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." John 1v5
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Join Archbishop of Canterbury, @JustinWelby, and worship leaders @matt_redman and @timhughes77 for Pentecost live! Sun, 10am, BBC One.
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#SongsofPraise on Sun at 1.15pm @BBCONE and at bbc.in/2VtTDd2 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.
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