Sunday Worship

Original version

BBC Radio 4 LW

Religion & Ethics

BBC Radio 4 FM

Sunday Worship: Gunpowder, Treason and Plot!

Gunpowder, Treason and Plot!

BBC Radio 4 - Sunday Worship, Gunpowder, Treason and Plot!

The Parliament Choir marks Guy Fawkes Day and the State Opening of Parliament.

The Parliament Choir marks Guy Fawkes Day and the State Opening of Parliament from Methodist Central Hall Westminster. With Rev Dr Jamie Hawkey and Lord Griffiths of Burry Port.

"Remember, remember, the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot" - The Parliament Choir marks the the Gunpowder Plot of 1605,  a failed assassination attempt against King James I by a group of English Catholics which gave rise to national celebrations of Guy Fawkes Day. Out of such tumultuous times has grown the stable democratic traditions of the 'Mother of Parliaments' - with the pomp and ceremony of the new King Charles III addressing Commons and Lords together at the State Opening in just two days time. From Methodist Central Hall Westminster. I vow to thee my Country (Thaxted); O God of earth and altar (Kings Lynn); Psalm 72; Upon thy Right Hand did stand the Queen in vesture of gold (Handel); verses from Acts 15; Rejoice O land in God thy might (Wareham); Surely he hath borne our griefs (Handel); Dona Nobis Pacem (Bach). With addresses by The Reverend Dr Jamie Hawkey (Canon Theologian, Westminster Abbey) and Lord Griffiths of Burry Port. Leader: The Revd Tony Miles (Superintendent Minister); Chorus master: Nicholas O'Neill ; Organist: Gerard Brooks. Producer: Philip Billson. 

[Web image: The Parliament Choir, contributors and musicians after recording: by permission of Edward Webb]

BBC Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Sunday Worship

Gunpowder, Treason and Plot!

Genres

Brand

BBC Radio 4 LW

About BBC Radio 4