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Songs of Praise

Birmingham

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Rev Kate Bottley is in Birmingham to hear how Christianity is at work in this modern, multicultural city. She visits Winson Green to meet the Christian couple who have dedicated their lives to working in urban areas. They have some unusual ways of connecting with people, including walking their alpacas to the local school and back.

Josie d'Arby catches up with Julian Lloyd Webber, principal of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and hears from students aiming to become the next generation of cathedral organists. There is also a special performance from past student, singer-songwriter Laura Mvula.

For Black History Month the programme finds out about the faith and food that the Caribbean community has brought to the city, and there are hymns from St Germain's church in Birmingham.

Music:
Blessed Assurance - St Germain's Church, Birmingham
The Servant King - St Albans Cathedral
Crown Him with Many Crowns - Royal Albert Hall
It Is Well with My Soul performed by Laura Mvula
How Great Thou Art - St Elisabeth's Church Reddish
When I Was Lost - William Booth College London
What a Mighty God We Serve - St Germain's Church, Birmingham. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Kate Bottley
Presenter:
Josie d'Arby
Performer:
Laura Mvula
Executive Producer:
Cat Lewis
Executive Producer:
Emyr Afan
Production Company:
Avanti Media

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