At The Foot Of The Cross

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At the Foot of the Cross: Words and Music for Good Friday

Words and Music for Good Friday

BBC Radio 2 - At the Foot of the Cross, Words and Music for Good Friday

Dan Walker presents an evening of words and music for Good Friday.

Dan Walker hosts a star studded evening of words and music to mark Good Friday, featuring powerful personal stories, new poetry and musicians recording from home in lockdown.

An evening of words and music for Good Friday presented by Dan Walker.

Dan Walker hosts a star studded evening of music and poetry to mark the day that Jesus died featuring writers and musicians recording from their own homes in lockdown.

Newton Faulkner comes together with the BBC Philharmonic to create a brand new arrangement of his song "Never Alone" recorded during lockdown. The orchestra also join the The Kingdom Choir, in a new arrangement of "Reckless Love".  
West End star Marisha Wallace brings her unmistakable sound, with a new at home recording of "His eye is on the Sparrow" and also speaks about the hope brought by her rendition of "Tomorrow" which made her a viral star last year. She performs this piece alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra in a recording made for BBC Radio 2 House Music.   

MOBO Award Winner Called Out Music performs new acoustic versions of his own tracks from his home studio and there is also music from BBC Young Chorister of the Year, Alexander, as well as finalists Josie and Leah.

The Good Friday story is brought to life in new poetry written by some of Britain's most exciting writers including poetry slam champion, Harry Baker, Malika Booker, Michael Symmons Roberts, Gillian Allnutt, Jay Hulme  and Tobi Olujinmi.  Their words revisit the Bible story with fresh eyes, shedding light on the age old narrative from a new perspective. 

Over the last year, the nation has experienced moments of sacrifice, suffering, loneliness and grief but has also seen countless examples of support, love and hope. Dan hears moving personal accounts from people who have inspired others, who have felt the pain of loss, who have battled with forgiveness, who have been supported by their faith and have come through to the other side to look towards a brighter future.  Ordinary people who have done extraordinary things share their inspirational stories. 

Anyone affected by any of the content of this broadcast can find help at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline

Producer: Katharine Longworth

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