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Last broadcast on Sun, 8 Nov 2009, 16:55 on BBC One.
Synopsis
A special Songs of Praise to mark Remembrance Sunday. Pam Rhodes visits Wootton Bassett, where locals line the street to honour the repatriated soldiers who lost their lives serving their country.
Tribute is paid to the last three veterans of the First World War, who all died this year. Hymns include I Vow to Thee My Country and O Valiant Hearts.
Factsheet for Sunday 8th November
Presented by Pam Rhodes from Wootton Bassett
INTERVIEWS
BRENDA AND DENNIS GOODWIN
World War One Veterans Association
This year the last survivors of the First World War William Stone, Harry Patch and Henry Allingham reached the end of their long lives. Hundred’s of people came to pay their respects at their funerals especially to Henry Allingham’s who at 113 was also the oldest man in Europe.
For two decades, Dennis Goodwin and his wife Brenda have been running the First World War Veterans Association, they knew them well.
DOROTHEA PULLEN
World War II Widow
Dorothea Pullen was a young girl of 18 when war was declared. She reflects on being a War Widow.
ANNE BEVIS
Anne Bevis is the secretary of the local British Legion Association.
KEN SCOTT
Ken Scott is a World War Two Veteran, he explains why he attends every repatriation in Wootton Bassett.
THE REV. PAUL WRIGHT
Chaplain to the Household Division
The Rev. Paul Wright talks to Pam about the significance of the Guards Chapel to the military and the role he plays there.
SIR RICHARD DANNATT
Former Chief of the General Staff
Sir Richard chats to Pam about his own experiences in Afghanistan and how his faith has helped him. He shows Pam the Elizabeth Cross and explains what the cross represents.
Sir Richard Dannatt’s interview, The Rev. Paul Wright’s interview and The Coldstream Guards musical performance were all shot in The Royal Military Chapel in London, also known as the Guards Chapel. The chapel is the religious home of the five guards regiment.
Tracklist
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Congregation of Rochester Cathedral, Rochester Cathedral Choir. — I Vow To Thee, My Country
Conductor: Gordon Stewart.
Organist: Roger Sayer
Composed By: Music: Gustav Holst (1874-1934)
Words: Cecil Spring-Rice (1859-1918).
Tune: Thaxted
Arranger: Robert Ramskill -
Congregation of St Chad's Church Shrewsbury. — O God, Our Help In Ages Past
Conductor: David Leeke.
Organ: Richard Walker
Composed By: William Croft (1678-1727)
Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) based on Psalm 90.
Tune: St Anne -
Congregation of Rochester Cathedral, Rochester Cathedral Choir. — O Brother Man
Conductor: Gordon Stewart.
Organ: Roger Sayer.
Composed By: Music: Irish Traditional Melody.
Words: J G Whittier (1807-92)
Tune: Londonderry Air
Arranger: Geoff Richards -
Congregation of Rochester Cathedral, Rochester Cathedral Choir. — The Falklands Hymn
Organ: Roger Sayer. Conductor Gordon Stewart
Composed By: Music: Ralph Allwood
Words: W H Moseley
Arranger: Robert Ramskill -
The Coldstream Guards — Performance item: Eternal Father, Strong to Save
Tune: Melita
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Congregation of St Chad's Church Shrewsbury — Abide With Me
Conductor: David Leeke
Organ: Richard Walker
Composed By: W H Monk (1823-89)
Words: H F Lyte (1793-1847)
Tune: Eventide -
Congregation of St Chad's Church Shrewsbury — O Valiant Hearts (The Supreme Sacrifice)
Conductor: David Leeke
Organ: Richard Walker
Composers: Charles Harris (1865-1936)
Words: J S Arkwright (1872-1954)
Credits
- Presenter
- Pam Rhodes
- Producer
- Charlotte Hindle
- Executive Producer
- Tommy Nagra
Broadcast
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Sun 8 Nov 200916:55
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