Aled Jones explores some of the extraordinary Christian heritage of Canterbury Cathedral, one of the most historic and magnificent buildings in the world, meeting inspirational members of the cathedral community.

He discovers more about Archbishop Thomas Becket, whose murder in the cathedral in 1170 made Canterbury one of Europe’s most important pilgrimage sites.

YolanDa Brown gets up close to some of Canterbury’s 800-year-old stained glass in the cathedral’s own conservation workshop, and sees the lives and faith of medieval pilgrims come to life.

In the cathedral crypt, Aled discovers a chapel given to refugees in the 16th century and meets the Rev Kirrilee Reid, who has dedicated many years to working with refugees and asylum seekers in Greece, Calais and nearby Dover. Aled also hears the testimony of Torin Brown, one of the cathedral ‘shepherds’ who maintain the ministry of welcome that began 1,400 years ago.

With rousing hymns from a packed congregation and a special performance by the cathedral’s choristers. Show less