Aled Jones explores the amazing network of man-made caves under the streets of Nottingham and discovers the hidden Christian history of the city. In the company of city archaeologist Scott Lomax, Aled learns that there are 860 caves carved out of the soft Nottingham sandstone, some dating back over 1000 years, and they could have been the setting for secret Catholic worship. Aled also goes in search of Nottingham’s most famous son – the legendary Robin Hood – and discovers that his unique brand of social justice may have sprung from a strong Christian faith. One of the earliest references to the outlaw has him praying in St Mary’s Church in Nottingham before he is arrested by the Sheriff’s men. Aled explores an ancient dungeon underneath the National Justice Museum that could just possibly have been where Robin was held.\n\nJB Gill visits Pulp Friction, a Nottinghamshire charity that aims to help people with learning difficulties to develop skills for employment. Having started with a bike that uses pedal power to make smoothies, the enterprise has grown and now runs the canteen at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Headquarters. For many of the volunteers it’s a reflection of what Jesus did – loving and empowering those who are often marginalised.\n \nAnd we meet Goose, a former paratrooper who rides a motorbike known as The Preacher – it’s a custom bike covered in scripture and artwork of Jesus. Goose explains how he uses his own experience to support ex-military personnel in his new role for the charity Care After Combat.\n \nWith wonderful hymns old and new from Nottingham's Albert Hall.
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Edinburgh's Faith In Action
Claire McCollum is in Edinburgh to meet Christians putting their faith into action in communities around the city. At the Bethany Christian Centre, Claire meets Dave Biddulph, w ...
12-01-2025
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God’s Green Earth
At the start of the new year, the Rev Kate Bottley visits a stunning earth installation in Bristol Cathedral and meets Christians inspired by faith to care for the environment.\ ...
05-01-2025
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A Year In Hymns
Pam Rhodes visits Launde Abbey in the beautiful Leicestershire countryside, taking a break from the festivities to look back and give thanks for 2024. Pam and her fellow Songs o ...
29-12-2024
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Candlelit Christmas
Aled Jones hosts an intimate candlelit celebration of favourite carols from the village church of Croston in Lancashire. He is joined by special guests Katherine Jenkins, who pe ...
22-12-2024
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A Christmas Celebration From Huddersfield Town Hall
Aled Jones is joined by special guests for a specular celebration of carols from the historic Huddersfield Town Hall.\n\nWest End and Broadway star Marisha Wallace performs a un ...
15-12-2024
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Angels
To mark the second Sunday of Advent, the Rev Kate Bottley visits Fairford in the Cotswolds to discover more about some of the central figures of the Christmas story – the ...
08-12-2024
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Young Chorister Of The Year - Final
It’s Advent Sunday and the final of BBC Young Chorister of the Year from Hallé St Peter’s in Manchester, presented by Aled Jones and the Rev Kate Bottley. Six ...
01-12-2024
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Young Chorister Of The Year - Seniors
Aled Jones presents the senior heat of BBC Young Chorister of the Year from Hallé St Peter’s in Manchester, with judges Katherine Jenkins, Bob Chilcott and YolanDa ...
24-11-2024
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Young Chorister Of The Year - Juniors
Aled Jones presents the junior heat of BBC Young Chorister of the Year from Hallé St Peter’s in Manchester, with judges Bob Chilcott, YolanDa Brown and Katherine Je ...
17-11-2024
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Remembrance Sunday
Sean Fletcher visits Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, Devon, to meet service personnel past and present, and to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.\n\nSea ...
10-11-2024
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75th Anniversary Of How Great Thou Art
Pam Rhodes celebrates the 75th anniversary of one of the most cherished and popular hymns in the world, How Great Thou Art, and explores the extraordinary story behind its compo ...
05-05-2024
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A Year In Hymns
Pam Rhodes visits Launde Abbey in the beautiful Leicestershire countryside, taking a break from the festivities to look back and give thanks for 2024. Pam and her fellow Songs o ...
29-12-2024
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Tribute To A Queen - The Big Sing
A musical tribute from the Royal Albert Hall to Her Majesty the Queen as she becomes Britain's longest-reigning monarch, with special guests Lesley Garrett, Alexander Armstrong ...
20-09-2015
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Women Of Faith
To mark International Women's Day, Claire McCollum visits Glasgow to uncover stories of women of faith throughout the ages, including Glasgow's very own St Enoch. Claire traces ...
05-03-2023
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900 Years Of Haddon Hall
The Rev Kate Bottley is at Haddon Hall in Derbyshire, described as 'the most perfect English house to survive from the Middle Ages’, to explore its hidden treasures, inclu ...
26-03-2023
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Springtime Joy
Rev Kate Bottley visits the brand new RHS Garden Bridgewater in Salford. She joins volunteers planting seeds and bulbs in the gardens, due to open to the public in May, and refl ...
25-04-2021
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Seeds Of Hope, Guildford
To mark its sixtieth anniversary, the Rev Kate Bottley visits Guildford Cathedral to hear stories of faith and hope. She learns how construction was abandoned during the Second ...
12-06-2022
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18/01/2015
A year on from the devastating Somerset floods, Claire McCollum visits Muchelney, a parish which became a beacon of hope. Plus music from around the country.
18-01-2015
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Christopher Wren's 300th
The Rev Kate Bottley is in London to mark 300 years since the death of one of Britain’s most talented and prolific architects, Sir Christopher Wren, who was charged with r ...
27-08-2023
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