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 2024. A total of 52 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in September 2025.
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Sean Fletcher travels to Chester to explore the deep meaning of the Sabbath and why the ancient teachings on the importance of rest are still so relevant today.
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The Rev Kate Bottley is in Lincolnshire to meet Christians working to alleviate loneliness, bring communities together and keep church doors open.
August 2025
Mark De-Lisser celebrates how hymns sung in childhood can inspire us throughout our lives, and he launches a very special vote to find the nation’s favourite school assembly song.
Aled Jones explores the mystery and meaning of miracles and asks whether they truly are acts of God and if they still happen in our modern world.
The Rev Kate Bottley celebrates 2025's spectacular summer of women’s sport and explores the role faith can play on the pitch, from grassroots to grand finals.
Pam Rhodes explores the beauty and wonder of God’s creation with a feast of hymns and songs that celebrate the natural world.
Claire McCollum meets world-renowned hymn writers and artists Keith and Kristyn Getty to explore their journey of faith, with hymns led by Keith, Kristyn and their band in Lisburn.
July 2025
Aled Jones is in Eryri, also known as Snowdonia, to discover a historic church brought back to life, and to celebrate the Welsh language and the great outdoors.
In this season of flower shows and summer blooms, Claire McCollum is in Yorkshire to explore the spiritual significance of gardens and how they can bring people closer to God.
The Rev Kate Bottley celebrates 160 years of the Salvation Army and its ethos of faith in action. With music from Salvation Army bands, singers and congregations around the UK.
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.
June 2025
Aled Jones is in Bradford to celebrate it being the UK's City of Culture for 2025. He explores how faith and the arts are coming together to showcase this remarkable multicultural city.
Laura Wright is in London to celebrate how the power of music stirs the soul, touches hearts and strengthens faith and fellowship.
Sean Fletcher is in Margate, in Kent, for Father’s Day. He celebrates the importance of earthly fathers as well as the Lord God, our Heavenly Father.
In a programme packed with music, Pam Rhodes celebrates Pentecost through the hymns and songs that explore the meaning of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the Christian church.
Sean Fletcher meets broadcaster, writer and former Songs of Praise presenter Sally Magnusson in the beautiful Scottish countryside to reflect on her faith and favourite hymns.
May 2025
The Rev Kate Bottley visits a community in Wythenshawe, Manchester, to explore how faith is transforming lives with acoustic worship from an unusual prayer cabin in a car park!
Laura Wright celebrates God’s gift of friendship and explores its heartwarming power by meeting Christians whose faith has been enriched by the love of their friends.
Mark De-Lisser hosts a special celebration of inspiring gospel worship from Union Chapel, London, featuring the voices of Michelle John, Wayne Ellington and the Sound Foundation choir.
Pam Rhodes marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day by sharing the memories of those who were there and recalling the elation and relief of that glorious day.