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Hymns for All Occasions

Pam Rhodes selects favourite hymns that mark the milestones in life.

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Hymns for All Seasons

Pam Rhodes talks to children about the Christian calendar and chooses hymns for the year.

Sunday 16:25 BBC One Scotland, Scotland HD only

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  • Your Favourite Hymn - Lyrics

    See the lyrics for the hymns listed in our vote here (PDF 408KB). Why not email us to let us know which hymn you’ve chosen and why?

  • The Big Sing Tickets

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    See here how you can attend this exciting and memorable occasion on Sunday 8th September 2013 at The Royal Albert Hall.

  • David Grant introduces the Gospel Choir of the Year competition

    Gospel choir competition, Songs of Praise

    **This competition has now CLOSED to new entries**

    See David Grant introduce the competition here. 

    THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL BUT THERE MAY BE TICKET RETURNS SO PLEASE EMAIL SONGS OF PRAISE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY RETURNED TICKETS THEN PLEASE EMAIL songsofpraise@bbc.co.uk

     

     

     

  • Songs of Praise - Holy Island

    If you'd like FREE audience tickets for this special episode of Songs of Praise being recorded at St Mary the Virgin, Holy Island on Saturday June 22nd then please contact Songs of Praise on songsofpraise@bbc.co.uk 

  • Meet The Presenters

    Bill Turnbull presents for Songs of Praise.
    BBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull joins the Songs of Praise presenting team.

    Click here to find out more about our new addition.

  • Come To A Recording

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    Songs of Praise is recording some very special programmes.

    Please visit our tickets page to find out how you can get involved.

  • Songs of Praise 'School Report'

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    Sarah, 14, and Eilish, 12, from St Anselm's Catholic School recently went behind the scenes at Canterbury Cathedral with exclusive access to our Songs of Praise recording.

    Click here to find out more.

Vote for your favourite hymn

Please select your favourite from this list of popular hymns that have featured on Songs of Praise. To jog your memory, the words of each hymn can be downloaded using the link on the left (Your favourite hymn – Lyrics). As a result of this on-line vote, the UK's 10 most popular hymns will feature in a special programme from the Royal Albert Hall later this year.

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