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Songs of Praise

My Favourite Hymn

Duration: 35 minutes

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

Katherine Jenkins introduces a feast of favourite hymns as the Songs of Praise presenters and the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, reveal the hymns and worship songs that mean the most to them. The archbishop explains that his favourite has always remained close to his heart because it was the first hymn he sang after experiencing the love of God for himself and becoming a Christian.

Katherine explores the beautiful surroundings of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, home of the famous Chelsea Pensioners and designed by Sir Christopher Wren. She is shown around Wren's chapel in the heart of the community and meets a Chelsea Pensioner who is a regular in the congregation.

Chart-topping British country duo The Shires chat to Claire McCollum about growing up singing in churches and choirs and perform an exclusive version of their favourite hymn, Jerusalem.

Music:
How Great Thou Art from Holy Trinity Platt, Manchester
Lead Us Heavenly Father Lead Us from St Michael's Church, Southampton
And Can It Be from St Pol de Leon, Penzance
Heart of Worship by Philippa Hanna from St Thomas the Martyr's Church, Newcastle
Here Is Love, Vast as the Ocean from Our Lady's Church, York
Brother, Sister Let Me Serve You from St Elisabeth's Church, Reddish
Jerusalem
The Lord's My Shepherd from St John the Baptist, Tideswell
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind from Christ Church, Port Sunlight. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Claire McCollum
Executive Producer:
Cat Lewis
Executive Producer:
Emyr Afan
Producer:
David Waters
Series Producer:
Matthew Napier
Production Company:
Avanti Media

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