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Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Fri 21^st Dec 2018, 19:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Fri 21^st Dec 2018, 19:00 on BBC Two Wales HD

Documentary following the world's most famous choir through a special year of music, in the centenary year of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols from King's. Show more

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Narrator:: Suzy Klein
Executive Producer:: Diana Hare
Producer:: Claire Walding

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Carols from King's

2008

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 24^th Dec 2008, 18:30 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Thu 25^th Dec 2008, 15:10 on BBC HD

A celebration of Christmas from the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge. The famous chapel choir sings carols old and new, including the Sussex Carol and In the Bleak Midwinter. Show more

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Carols from King's

2009

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 24^th Dec 2009, 16:45 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Thu 24^th Dec 2009, 18:15 on BBC Two England

A Celebration of Christmas from King's College Cambridge. The story of the Nativity is told in the words of the King James Bible and the chapel choir sing carols old and new. Show more

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Carols from King's

2007

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 24^th Dec 2007, 17:30 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Mon 24^th Dec 2007, 17:30 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

A celebration of Christmas from King's College, Cambridge. The story of the Nativity is told in traditional Bible readings and poetry. The chapel choir sing carols old and new. Show more

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Carols from King's

1954: A Festival of Lessons and Carols

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 24^th Dec 2014, 19:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 25^th Dec 2015, 02:35 on BBC Four HD

Digitally remastered version of the first ever Carols from King's College chapel from 1954, giving today's audience a glimpse into the beginnings of this Christmas institution. Show more

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Producer:: Berkeley Smith
Conductor:: Boris Ord

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Carols from King's

Sixty Years of Carols from King's

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Thu 25^th Dec 2014, 13:45 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Fri 24^th Dec 2021, 00:30 on BBC Four

On the sixtieth anniversary of this Christmas institution, Juliet Stevenson narrates the story of Carols from King's. Show more

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Narrator:: Juliet Stevenson
Producer:: Cesca Eaton
Executive Producer:: Julian Mercer

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Carols from King's

2023

Duration: 1 hour, 14 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 24^th Dec 2023, 18:40 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Mon 25^th Dec 2023, 09:00 on BBC Two Wales

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A celebration of Christmas from the candlelit chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, led by the dean, the Reverend Dr Stephen Cherry, with the world-renowned choir under the direction of Daniel Hyde. Show more

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Director:: Marcus Viner
Production Manager:: Amy Swan
Executive Producer:: Catherine Stirk

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Carols from King's

2021

Duration: 1 hour, 14 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 24^th Dec 2021, 18:15 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Sat 25^th Dec 2021, 08:45 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Directed by Daniel Hyde, the world-famous choir sings carols old and new including The Holly and the Ivy, In the Stillness and O Holy Night. Show more

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Director:: Pamela Hossick
Producer:: James Whitbourn
Executive Producer:: Ben Mitchell

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Carols from King's

2018

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 24^th Dec 2018, 17:50 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Tue 25^th Dec 2018, 11:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

The traditional celebration of Christmas from the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge. The world-famous choir, directed by Stephen Cleobury, sings a glorious selection of carols. Show more

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Producer:: James Whitbourn
Director:: Pamela Hossick
Executive Producer:: Hugh Faupel

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Carols from King's

2019

Duration: 1 hour, 14 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 24^th Dec 2019, 17:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Wed 25^th Dec 2019, 08:40 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Christmas celebrations from the candlelit chapel of King's College, Cambridge. The world-famous choir is directed by former King's College organ scholar Daniel Hyde. Show more

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Director:: Pamela Hossick
Series Producer:: Pamela Hossick
Producer:: James Whitbourn
Executive Producer:: Hugh Faupel

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Carols from King's

2020

Duration: 1 hour, 14 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 24^th Dec 2020, 17:30 on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: Fri 25^th Dec 2020, 06:55 on BBC Two Wales HD

The world-famous King's College Choir sing carols old and new, all filmed without a congregation and with the choir socially distanced to protect against coronavirus. Show more

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Producer:: Pamela Hossick
Producer:: James Whitbourn
Executive Producer:: Alan Holland
Director:: Ian Russell

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Carols from King's

2022

Duration: 1 hour, 14 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 24^th Dec 2022, 18:55 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sun 25^th Dec 2022, 07:15 on BBC Two Wales

The traditional celebration of Christmas with music and readings, recorded in the candlelit Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, with the college’s world-renowned choir under director Daniel Hyde. Show more

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Director:: Ian Russell
Producer:: James Whitbourn
Executive Producer:: Chris Loughlin

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Carols from King's

2014

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 24^th Dec 2014, 17:25 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Thu 25^th Dec 2014, 11:00 on BBC Two England

The traditional celebration of Christmas from the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge marks the sixtieth anniversary of the first programme being broadcast. Show more

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Producer:: James Whitbourn
Director:: Pamela Hossick
Conductor:: Stephen Cleobury

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Carols from King's

2015

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 24^th Dec 2015, 17:15 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Fri 25^th Dec 2015, 11:00 on BBC Two England

A solo chorister singing Once in Royal David's City begins the Christmas celebration from the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge. Stephen Cleobury directs the famous choir. Show more

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Producer:: James Whitbourn
Director:: Pamela Hossick
Conductor:: Stephen Cleobury

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Carols from King's

2016

Duration: 1 hour, 14 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 24^th Dec 2016, 17:45 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sun 25^th Dec 2016, 11:40 on BBC Two HD

The traditional celebration of Christmas from the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge. The world-famous choir, directed by Stephen Cleobury, sings a glorious selection of carols. Show more

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Director:: Pamela Hossick
Producer:: James Whitbourn

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Carols from King's

2017

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 24^th Dec 2017, 17:45 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Mon 25^th Dec 2017, 11:00 on BBC Two England

A solo chorister sings Once in Royal David's City to begin the traditional celebration of Christmas from the candlelit Chapel of King's College, Cambridge. Show more

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Producer:: James Whitbourn
Producer:: Pamela Hossick
Director:: Pamela Hossick
Executive Producer:: Dave Stanford

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Carols from King's

2012

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 24^th Dec 2012, 18:15 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Tue 25^th Dec 2012, 10:45 on BBC Two England

Stephen Cleobury conducts the traditional celebration of Christmas at the chapel of King's College, Cambridge, featuring a mix of carols old and new. Show more

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Producer:: James Whitbourn
Director:: Pamela Hossick

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Carols from King's

2011

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 24^th Dec 2011, 17:45 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Sat 24^th Dec 2011, 17:45 on BBC Two England

A traditional celebration of Christmas from the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge. The famous Chapel choir sings carols including O Little Town of Bethlehem and Silent Night. Show more

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Producer:: James Whitbourn
Director:: Pamela Hossick
Executive Producer:: Tommy Nagra
Executive Producer:: David Kremer

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Carols from King's

2013

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 24^th Dec 2013, 18:15 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Wed 25^th Dec 2013, 11:00 on BBC Two England

The traditional Christmas carol concert from King's College Chapel, Cambridge. Stephen Cleobury conducts the famous chapel choir in carols old and new. Show more

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Producer:: James Whitbourn
Director:: Pamela Hossick
Executive Producer:: Tommy Nagra

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Carols from King's

2010

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 24^th Dec 2010, 18:15 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Fri 24^th Dec 2010, 18:45 on BBC Two England

A traditional celebration of Christmas from the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge. The famous Chapel choir sings carols including In Dulci Jubilo and The First Nowell. Show more

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Producer:: James Whitbourn
Director:: David Kremer

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