Fern Britton speaks to recording artist and actress Barbara Dickson. They discuss her singing career, struggles with anxiety and the role that faith has played in her life. Show more
Songs of Praise
16/08/2015
35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales
Sally Magnusson examines the faith aspects of the migrant crisis in Calais. Plus a profile of Christian songwriter Matt Redman, and the secrets of Shakespeare's favourite church. Show more
Songs of Praise
13/09/2015
35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales
As Her Majesty the Queen becomes our longest-reigning monarch, Sally Magnusson goes behind the scenes on board the Royal Yacht Britannia. Show more
Songs of Praise
11/10/2015
35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales
Sally Magnusson joins Lord of the Rings fans at a Tolkien festival, David Grant visits the home of William Blake, and historian Richard Taylor is at Jane Austen's church. Show more
Songs of Praise
24/05/2015
35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales
Former BBC political correspondent Martina Purdy reveals why she chose a new life as a nun, and FA Cup choir winner Jim Errington looks forward to his big moment at Wembley. Show more
Songs of Praise
07/06/2015
35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales
Rap artists teach a Methodist congregation to modernise a traditional hymn to celebrate BBC Music Day. David Grant meets the singing pilgrims progressing around Britain.
Songs of Praise
02/08/2015
35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales
Featuring the story of the incredible gift one sister gave to another - a baby. Plus David Grant meets the young singer-songwriters using money from criminals to make music. Show more
Songs of Praise
10/01/2016
35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales
Sally Magnusson meets local hero George Parsonage, who has saved hundreds of people from the river Clyde. The Songs of Praise Gospel Choir competition is launched. Show more
Songs of Praise
08/05/2016
35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales
Sally Magnusson is in Belfast to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme and the Easter Rising, two events which shaped the history of Ireland. Show more
Songs of Praise
Remembrance
35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales
Sally Magnusson presents from RAF Brize Norton. Plus stories from a veteran of the Arctic Convoys and a mother whose son died in the line of duty. Show more
Songs of Praise
Isle of Lewis
34 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales
Days before Donald Trump enters the White House as president, we find out about his family connections to the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. Show more
Songs of Praise
Easter Sunday
35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales
For Easter Sunday, Sally Magnusson discovers how the people of Greater Manchester have come together to stage a performance of Christ's crucifixion and resurrection. Show more
David Grant visits Leybourne Animal Centre in Kent, run by the oldest welfare organisation in the world - the RSPCA - founded nearly 200 years ago by a vicar. Show more
Songs of Praise
Guernsey
35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales
Sally Magnusson visits Guernsey as its people approach the anniversary of the liberation of the island from German occupation in May 1945. Show more
Fern Britton speaks to opera singer Alfie Boe, who went from once having to sleep on a park bench to singing from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Show more
The words from the opening of John's Gospel are read by Alex Jennings, and the Exultate Singers perform a new setting of Christina Rossetti's poem Love Came Down at Christmas. Show more
Fern Britton speaks to Paralympic athlete Stef Reid, who has won two silver medals at the Paralympics and a gold in the world championships. Show more
Fern Britton meets boxing legend and two-time world champion Nigel Benn. He charts his glittering career but also shares his more troubled personal journey. Show more
On New Year's Day, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, shares his reflections on the year ahead. Show more
Songs of Praise
Christmas Big Sing
35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales
Carols and festive music from the Royal Albert Hall as star guests Ronan Keating, Alexander Armstrong, Ruby Turner and Shaun Escoffery join hosts Sally Magnusson and David Grant. Show more