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 January 2026.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Aled Jones and the Rev Kate Bottley host the junior semi-final of BBC Young Chorister of the Year, with judges Gareth Malone, Michelle John and Harry Bradford.
Aled Jones and the Rev Kate Bottley host the senior semi-final of BBC Young Chorister of the Year, with judges Gareth Malone, Michelle John and Harry Bradford.
Claire McCollum helps bring in the harvest on a farm in Devon, where faith and farming go back five generations, and introduces favourite harvest hymns.
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.
The Rev Kate Bottley is in Lincolnshire to meet Christians working to alleviate loneliness, bring communities together and keep church doors open.
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.