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Songs of Praise

on BBC One London

with the Royal Navy.
In tonight's programme, which marks the 50th anniversary of the start of the Second World War, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh recalls his experiences in the Royal Navy, and George Hunter remembers his war service on the battleship HMS Valiant.
Sally Magnusson also meets young sailors training for the navy of tomorrow; and a visit, at sea, to the frigate HMS Ambuscade to meet Chief Steward Colin McLean. Their hymns are sung on Plymouth Hoe by a mixed Navy and civilian congregation accompanied by the Regimental Band of the First Battalion the Devonshire and Dorset Regiment.
O God, our help in ages past (St Anne); God of our fathers (Folkingham); To God be the glory; All people that on earth do dwell (Old 100th); Colours of day; Guide me O thou great Jehovah (Cwm Rhondda); Eternal Father strong to save (Melita); Abide with me (Eventide).
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Contributors

Presenter:
Sally Magnusson
Speaker:
HRH the Duke of Edinburgh
Interviewee:
George Hunter
Interviewee:
Colin McLean
Musicians:
Regimental Band of the 1st Battalion the Devonshire and Dorset Regiment
Conductor:
Lt Cdr Bob Crick
RN Bandmaster:
WO1 Paul Judson
Organist:
Roger Sayer
Assistant Producer:
Steve Benson
Producer:
David Kremer
Editor:
Roger Hutchings

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