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Episodes from Songs of Praise broadcast in 2009

November
  1. Aled Jones visits Shrewsbury for a celebration of faith, science and the natural world.
  2. Pam Rhodes discovers what Windrush Valley means to its local MP, David Cameron.
  3. Pam Rhodes visits Wootton Bassett, where the locals honour soldiers killed in service.
  4. Pam Rhodes discovers what it takes to become a saint, and why saints of old still inspire.
October
  1. With special guests Bryn Terfel, Ruby Turner, Amy Nuttall and the Soldiers.
  2. Eamonn Holmes journeys from Belfast to Dublin, retracing a route steeped in history.
  3. Aled Jones meets the Songs of Praise School Choirs of the year.
  4. Diane Louise Jordan visits one of Peterborough's newest churches, KingsGate.
September
  1. Aled Jones meets the Archers, Britain's most famous fictional farming family.
  2. Sally Magnusson explores the Llyn Peninsula on one of Britain's oldest pilgrimage routes.
  3. Diane Louise Jordan explores Royal Berkshire with a visit to Windsor and Eton.
  4. Diane-Louise Jordan visits the London Borough of Southwark and meets comedian Jo Brand.
August
  1. Aled Jones explores the connection between faith and the environment.
  2. A celebration of hymns loved by sporting fans, with Jerusalem and Swing Low Sweet Chariot.
  3. A celebration of the young musicians who have appeared on Songs of Praise.
  4. Aled Jones reveals some of his favourite hymns, including Dear Lord and Father of Mankind.
  5. Aled Jones discovers how churches are adapting to life in the 21st century.
July
  1. From the north east of England, the team ask how hard it is to keep faith in tough times.
  2. Aled Jones looks at hymns influenced by Britain's best-known composers.
  3. Gordon Brown talks about some of the courageous people who have inspired him.
  4. Pam Rhodes explores the world of getting married in church.
June
  1. Eamonn Holmes is in Belfast, celebrating the city's rich maritime heritage.
  2. Aled Jones meets with Professor Gwyn Thomas, a former National Poet for Wales.
  3. Pam Rhodes explores the role of dreams in the Nativity, and their biblical relevance.
  4. Maxwell Hutchinson finds out what makes Trafalgar Square such an icon of British history.
May
  1. Aled Jones visits Birmingham to celebrate the festival of Pentecost.
  2. Claire Sweeney visits Liverpool and shares stories of faith, friendship and football.
  3. Pam Rhodes explores whether it is possible to be both a Christian and an entrepreneur.
  4. A special service held in Linlithgow to celebrate 200 years of the Scottish Bible Society.
  5. Sally Magnusson visits Bristol, with hymns including When the Saints Go Marching In.
April
  1. Diane Louise Jordan visits Windsor Castle to discover what life is like within its walls.
  2. Aled Jones introduces the second part of a spectacular celebration of Handel's Messiah.
  3. Aled Jones introduces a spectacular celebration of Handel's Messiah from Birmingham.
  4. A Gala Concert to announce the winners of the 2009 School Choir of the Year competition.
March
  1. The Seniors perform for the panel of judges in the School Choir of the Year competition.
  2. Aled Jones introduces the first round of the 2009 School Choir of the Year competition.
  3. Eamonn Holmes celebrates St Patrick's Day in Northern Ireland, with music and hymns.
  4. Diane Louise Jordan meets three musicians, and discovers how music inspires their lives.
  5. A musical celebration for St David's day with Katherine Jenkins and Only Men Aloud.
February
  1. Aled Jones sets out to explore the role of Christianity within the arts.
  2. Pam Rhodes recalls the iconic tour of preacher Billy Graham, whose talks drew huge crowds.
  3. Diane-Louise Jordan visits the recently renovated Church of St Martin in the Fields.
  4. The team explores the origins of the festival of Candlemas.
January
  1. Aled Jones meets Libera, the boy band whose fans include His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI.
  2. Aled Jones tours Northumberland's spectacular coastline and meets singer Barbara Dickson.
  3. Diane Louise Jordan explores Cornwall, with music from Hayley Westenra and Daniel Boys.
  4. The team talks to the Pope's astronomer, and Pam Rhodes introduces some seasonal music.

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