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 2025. A total of 52 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in February 2026.
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Songs of Praise
For the first Sunday in Lent, Pam Rhodes introduces glorious hymns that reflect the themes of the season, including trial, temptation, sacrifice and God’s enduring love.
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Sean Fletcher meets Mobo Award-winning rapper and author Guvna B in east London to reflect on his faith and the hymns and worship music that inspire him.
Claire McCollum visits Lisburn, Northern Ireland, to meet Christians creating welcoming communities, with uplifting hymns from Keith Getty and his wife Kristyn.
Sean Fletcher meets Christians inspired by Jesus’ parables, exploring the profound meaning in the stories of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin and, most famously, the Prodigal Son.
January 2026
In the first of two programmes on the parables of Jesus, Sean Fletcher meets Christians inspired by one of his most famous stories – the Good Samaritan.
Laura Wright is in Cambridge to meet Christians living out their faith in offices, laboratories and police stations as she explores how faith can flourish on the nine-to-five.
Claire McCollum is in London to visit Union Chapel, both a world-renowned music venue and a diverse worshipping community putting faith into action.
Sean Fletcher is in Glasgow, meeting people for whom a particular copy of the Bible has been life-changing. The programme includes inspiring hymns to sing in the new year.
December 2025
In this joyful singalong, Pam Rhodes celebrates the fourth day of Christmas with hymns and carols reflecting on the birth of Jesus and the visit of the Three Wise Men.
Aled Jones presents a musical feast of traditional carols and festive favourites from the Victoria Hall, Bolton, with special guest performances by Tony Hadley and Phebe Edwards.
Laura Wright explores the meaning of joy in the Advent season and joins Christians in Bedford for an impromptu carol singalong in the town’s shopping centre.
On the second Sunday of Advent, Claire McCollum continues a series unpacking the themes of the season with a visit to Coventry Cathedral to explore what peace means.
November 2025
On Advent Sunday, Sean Fletcher begins a series of programmes exploring some of the themes of the Advent season, beginning with stories and hymns celebrating hope.
Aled Jones and Kate Bottley host a joyful singalong of school assembly hymns from Victoria Hall, Bolton. Viral sensation James B Partridge joins them to count down the top 20.
Sean Fletcher is in London to meet world-renowned adventurer, TV star and best-selling author Bear Grylls, who reflects upon his faith and favourite hymns.
Aled Jones marks Remembrance Sunday in Aldershot Garrison, known as the home of the British Army, to hear stories of faith, courage and thanksgiving.
On All Souls’ Day, the Rev Kate Bottley explores faith, grief and bereavement with Christians in the Midlands and visits a bereavement-friendly church.
October 2025
Sean Fletcher joins singer, songwriter and gospel music legend Muyiwa Olarewaju as he shares his extraordinary faith journey and chooses his favourite hymns and worship songs.
Pam Rhodes joins three archbishops from different parts of the Church to celebrate the 1,700-year anniversary of the Nicene Creed and explore what it means for Christian unity.
Aled Jones and the Rev Kate Bottley host the final of BBC Young Chorister of the Year, with judges Gareth Malone, Michelle John and Harry Bradford.