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Songs of Praise

Bristol Balloons

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Josie d'Arby visits Bristol's 40th Balloon Fiesta and meets Christians making a difference in the city, including mayor Marvin Rees and a cleaner given a surprise gift by university students. Josie joins members of St Peter's Hospice, sharing its 40th birthday with the Balloon Fiesta, and takes to the skies for an unforgettable hot air balloon ride. She also hears from a Christian changing the lives of homeless people by converting shipping containers into homes. Hymns are from around the UK, including three from St Alban's Church in Bristol.

All for Jesus - St Alban's Bristol
Here Is Love - St Catherine's, Pontypridd
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms - LSO St Luke's, London
We Cannot Measure How You Heal - St Alban's, Bristol
The Lord's My Shepherd - Eastbourne Bandstand
Open the Eyes of My Heart - St Thomas The Martyr, Newcastle
O Thou Who Camest from Above - St Alban's, Bristol. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Josie d'Arby
Executive Producer:
Emyr Afan
Executive Producer:
Cat Lewis
Producer:
David Waters
Series Producer:
Matthew Napier
Production Company:
Avanti Media

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