Songs of Praise: Where Songs of Praise Began

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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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Aled Jones

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Where Songs of Praise Began

BBC One - Songs of Praise, Where Songs of Praise Began

Aled Jones introduces memorable moments from 60 years of Songs of Praise.

Aled Jones is in Cardiff, where the first episode of Songs of Praise was recorded, to introduce some of the most memorable moments from the programme’s 60-year history.

Aled Jones introduces highlights from 60 years of Songs of Praise from Cardiff, where the first programme was made, and meets Rosalyn Bormann, who took part in the oldest surviving complete episode of the series from the 1960s. He also looks back at how Songs of Praise has been a part of our favourite national events, sharing in the joy of some memorable occasions, including when the series filmed a special church service attended by the Queen.  The archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, reflects on how Songs of Praise has also been there at times of national crisis and loss.

There’s plenty of singing too, as Aled is joined by vocal coach and fellow presenter Mark de Lisser to discuss the wide range of congregational singing shown on the programme, and we hear from one of the many families who enjoy singing along at home.

There are some favourite stories and moments that viewers have asked to see again, and memorable recordings of familiar hymns including Love Divine, All Loves Excelling and Guide Me Oh Thou Great Redeemer.

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