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Inspiring hymns and songs, together with stories of faith from around the UK and beyond.

Inspiring hymns and songs, together with uplifting stories of faith from around the UK and beyond.

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Songs of Praise: 04/12/2016

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04/12/2016

BBC One - Songs of Praise, 04/12/2016

Hugh Dennis celebrates the 90th anniversary of the Radio 4 Christmas appeal.

Hugh Dennis celebrates the 90th anniversary of the Radio 4 Christmas appeal, the Rev Kate Bottley uncovers the origins of Christingle, and Josie d'Arby visits Bath Abbey.

Josie d'Arby goes behind the scenes at Bath Abbey during one of its busiest times of the year. 

Kate Bottley uncovers the origins of Christingle, and Hugh Dennis celebrates the 90th anniversary of the Radio 4 Christmas appeal. With Christmas carols and festive music.

Music:
Joy to the World from Bath Abbey, Bath
O Little Town of Bethlehem from St Mark's Church, Maida Vale
The People That in Darkness Sat from St Albans Cathedral, St Albans
When a Child Is Born by Sean Escoffery
Hark the Glad Sound from All Saints Church, Cheltenham
Mary, Did You Know? By Tessera
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear from Romsey Abbey, Romsey.

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