Dame Mary Berry reads the traditional story of the first Christmas from Luke's Gospel, when angels proclaimed the news of Jesus’s birth to shepherds. Show more
Songs of Praise
Palm Sunday
35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland
Sally Magnusson presents traditional hymns from All Saints Church, Pittville, Cheltenham, with performances by Only Men Aloud, Mary-Jess and Libera. Show more
Songs of Praise
Llyn Peninsula
35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Yorkshire
Sally Magnusson explores the Llyn Peninsula on one of Britain's oldest pilgrimage routes. Hymns are sung by the Fron Male Voice Choir and RSCM Millennium Youth Choir. Show more
Sally Magnusson explores the virtue of courage as she interviews the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, about some of the courageous people who have inspired him. Show more
Songs of Praise
Promises, Promises
34 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Yorkshire
Music and worship. Sally Magnusson speaks to three people about the power of promises. Hymns sung by Lancashire's Renaissance Singers, Lexie Stobie and Tessera. Show more
Songs of Praise
God Made Man
35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales
Sally Magnusson explores the significance of Jesus' birth, with seasonal hymns from the congregation at All Saints Church, Cheltenham. Plus music from Libera. Show more
Songs of Praise
Bristol
35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Yorks & Lincs
Sally Magnusson takes a trip to the city of Bristol. Hymns from St Alban's Church include When the Saints Go Marching In, Go Make of All Disciples and the Right Hand of God.
Don Warrington narrates the account in Luke's Gospel of the shepherds' visit to the Christ Child, and the Adventist Vocal Ensemble sing Sweet Little Jesus Boy.
Adjoa Andoh reflects on the implications of this night for the mother of Jesus and introduces the throught-provoking song Mary, Did You Know?, performed by Tessera.
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
The Rev Kate Bottley introduces the first in a series of services for the season of Lent, which comes from St Cuthbert’s Church in Preston, led by the Rev Mark Bradford. Show more
The Rev Kate Bottley introduces a church service for the season of Lent. The service comes from All Saints Church in Hale Barns, led by the Rev Clair Jaquiss. Show more
The Rev Kate Bottley introduces a church service to celebrate Mothering Sunday from St Cuthbert’s Church in Preston. Show more
The Rev Kate Bottley introduces a service for Palm Sunday from All Saints Church in Hale Barns. Sarah Small reflects on what Palm Sunday might mean for us today. Show more
Rapper Stormzy tells the story of the first Christmas from Luke's Gospel, when angels proclaimed the news of Jesus’s birth to shepherds. Libera perform the Basque carol Sing Lullaby. Show more
Ashley Banjo narrates the story of the first Christmas from Luke's Gospel, when angels appeared to shepherds to proclaim the news of Jesus’s birth. Show more
The Most Rev Justin Welby reflects on his experience volunteering as a hospital chaplain during the pandemic and where he finds hope for the year ahead.
Easter Sunday Service
2015 - Easter Sunday from Manchester Cathedral
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales
A live service from the magnificent setting of Manchester Cathedral. Uplifting hymns and inspiring music combine with traditional readings and prayers. Show more
Songs of Praise
The Easter Story
35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One London
Music and worship. Bill Paterson reads from the King James Bible, and Aled Jones introduces Easter hymns from Wesley Memorial Church in Oxford. Show more
Songs of Praise
Enduring Hymns
35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales
Wynne Evans, Melanie Marshall, Wallingford Parish Church Choir and the congregation of Wesley Memorial Church in Oxford illustrate why hymns continue to inspire.