Songs of Praise
Songs of Praise is a religious program on BBC1. Inspiring hymns and songs, together with uplifting stories of faith from around the UK and beyond. The program has been available since 2023. A total of 51 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in September 2024.
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Claire McCollum visits Crathie Kirk in the Cairngorms to discover why the church and the beauty of its Highland location is so beloved by locals, visitors and the royal family.
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Pam Rhodes joins a congregation at St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, to celebrate 100 years of religious broadcasting and meets Christians still sharing faith on air today.
Sean Fletcher visits a Methodist chapel in Cheshire, where craft and carpentry help to build faith and friendship. Sean also looks back at when he explored the Japanese art of kintsugi.
Claire McCollum visits The Auckland Project to explore the important role faith has played in the regeneration of one of County Durham’s great Christian landmarks.
Reverend Kate Bottley is in Manchester to explore what it means to be an inclusive church, and she finds out how a tragedy caused one parish to embark on a journey of great change.
In Merthyr Tydfil, Pam Rhodes discovers the surprising story of how the Salvation Army started its work in Wales 150 years ago and explores how it still serves communities today.
Laura Wright is joined by HRH The Princess Royal in Edinburgh to celebrate the life and faith of Scottish sporting hero, Eric Liddell, 100 years after he won Olympic gold.
Sean Fletcher enjoys a walk along the beautiful Cornish coast with presenter and author Fern Britton as she reflects on her journey of faith and favourite hymns.
Aled Jones explores fascinating hidden gem churches in London with historian and tour guide Joanna Bogle.
The Rev Kate Bottley celebrates the centenary of Liverpool’s Anglican cathedral and meets Christians whose faith has been shaped by this remarkable building.
Katherine Jenkins explores the first church garden to be exhibited at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and meets the horticulturist offering a 'green hug' to their visitors.
To celebrate the RSPCA’s 200th anniversary, the Rev Kate Bottley visits an animal hospital in Birmingham and meets people who believe animals are a gift from God.
Aled Jones cooks up a storm with some Christian dads taking on a cooking challenge with their children. And he meets the 999 call handler who saved her own father’s life.
Ahead of Carers Week, the Rev Kate Bottley is in Norfolk, finding out about the importance of faith for some of those caring for their loved ones.
To mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Aled Jones is in Portsmouth to meet 99-year-old veteran Stan Ford and to reflect on why it’s more important than ever to remember the fallen.
To mark the 200th anniversary of the National Gallery, Aled Jones embarks on an exclusive tour behind the scenes and explores the deep connection between art and Christianity.
Claire McCollum is in Bognor Regis to celebrate Pentecost, 'the birthday of the church', with Christians preparing for baptism in the sea and modern worship from St Wilfrid Church.
For Dementia Action Week, Rev Canon Kate Bottley explores what part faith can play for people facing the profound challenges presented by dementia.
Pam Rhodes celebrates the 75th Anniversary of one of the world’s most cherished hymns, How Great Thou Art, and explores the remarkable story of its composition.
Sean Fletcher visits Way Church in Wigan, one of the fastest-growing churches in the UK, to explore how it’s serving the community, and he joins them for dynamic worship led by Jake Isaac.