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 51 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in September 2026.
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Claire McCollum celebrates harvest in Somerset on a farm with faith at its centre and introduces favourite harvest hymns from Holy Trinity Church, Bridgwater.
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Aled Jones marks 500 years since William Tyndale’s translation of the New Testament into English, exploring its radical impact and meeting those continuing his mission.
Aled Jones is in London to meet Christians using all five senses in different ways to help deepen faith in themselves and others.
August 2026
Sean Fletcher is in London to join young footballing superstar and proud England Lioness Michelle Agyemang on her remarkable journey of faith.
Claire McCollum is in London to celebrate long-lasting partnerships with their many joys and challenges, and the commitment in Christ that sustains them.
The Rev Kate Bottley is at the Royal Norfolk Show, meeting Christians living out their faith in farming communities across the county. With hymns of thanks from Norfolk and beyond.
Pam Rhodes is in Essex to explore how the simple act of walking can have a profound purpose – from fostering friendship to expressing faith.
July 2026
Laura Wright visits Ushaw Historic House in County Durham to explore the deep spiritual meaning of trees in the Bible and in Christian faith.
Aled Jones visits Hull in East Yorkshire to explore how new life is being breathed into this historic city through a huge regeneration of its music, culture and faith.
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.
Pam Rhodes visits Ashburnham Place Retreat Centre in East Sussex to introduce much-loved hymns that explore the profound meaning of water in the Bible and in the Christian faith.
June 2026
Claire McCollum visits a care village in Chester which incorporates a nursery, to explore the joys of connecting across generations and to see how faith plays a key part for many.
Sean Fletcher explores how faith has shaped the stories of inspiring father figures, past and present, and celebrates the image of God as a loving father through favourite hymns.
Mark De-Lisser hosts a celebration of gospel music from Liverpool Olympia, with special guests Annie and the Caldwells, Sarah Brown and Manchester Inspirational Voices.
Sean Fletcher visits Cromer on the Norfolk coast to meet presenter Simon Thomas as he reflects on how love, loss and faith have shaped his life.
May 2026
Claire McCollum is in south London meeting Christians who are volunteering their time and talents to help others.
Aled Jones is in Bristol to explore the spiritual inspiration of John and Charles Wesley, and to introduce classic Wesley hymns from the oldest Methodist building in the world.
The Rev Kate Bottley explores the joys and challenges of being a carer by joining a special train that aims to give a fun day out for people living with dementia and their carers.
Sean Fletcher visits the historic city of Lincoln to explore stories of faith and to introduce modern worship music alongside hymns from the historic cathedral.