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Last broadcast on Sun, 15 Nov 2009, 16:55 on BBC One.
Synopsis
Pam Rhodes explores Oxfordshire's beautiful Windrush Valley and discovers what the area means to its local MP, David Cameron. The hymns, from Witney Methodist Church, include How Great Thou Art and Ye Servants of God. Plus a special performance from The Priests.
Factsheet for Sunday 15th November
Presented by Pam Rhodes from Windrush Valley.
INTERVIEWS
BILL & NIKKI MADDOCKS
Bill and Nikki are silver and goldsmiths who run their own jewellery business. In 2007 their home and business was flooded and they describe the devastation this caused. They talk about how God then ‘stepped in’ so that they were able to hold on to him as an anchor and rely on his security, peace and comfort.
EDDIE LYLE
Eddie Lyle is Chief Executive of Open Doors which provides support for Christians suffering for their faith. He explains some of the difficulties faced by 100 million persecuted Christians in the world living under threat. Pam talks to one such Christian who describes movingly of her own circumstances and how she was forced to flee her own country because of her beliefs.
THE RT HON DAVID CAMERON, MP
Mr Cameron talks about the relevance of the work undertaken by Base 33 and its affect on the community of which he is feels he is very much a part. He talks too of how the church influenced his early years and how now for him prayer is vey much a quiet time to reflect on his own life, family and responsibilities.
NATALIE GARRETT
Natalie was a professional actress living a glamorous London lifestyle when she realised how lonely she actually was and reluctant to commit to anyone or anything. Following a meeting in church she was amazed to discover that God would actually want to love her and she was anxious to find out more. This led to training at theological college and she is now Curate at Burford Church.
LOCATIONS
We filmed at the following locations in the Windrush Valley:-
WITNEY
MINSTER LOVELL
BURFORD
ASTHALL
And all our music was recorded and filmed at:-
HIGH STREET METHODIST CHURCH, WITNEY
Minister: The Rev. Richard Donoghue
Tel: 01993 709874
BASE 33
Where we filmed David Cameron
Base 33 is an ecumenical partnership run on a firm Christian basis although there is no Christian teaching at Base 33. It’s aim is to steer disengaged young people, who are experiencing chaotic lives, on a path to a more active, positive lifestyle including provision of education for those who are not able to attend school.
Address: 28A High Street, Witney, OX28 6RA
Director Manager: Claire Dowan
Tel: 01993 200682
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, BURFORD
Where we filmed Natalie Garrett who is Curate here
Address: Church Green, Burford, OX18 4RY.
PERFORMERS
THE PRIESTS
The Priests are brothers Fathers Martin and Eugene O’Hagan and Father David Delargy, all of whom were young school friends when they first sang together at the age of 12 (Martin and David) and 15 (Eugene). Their love of singing continued whilst studying for the priesthood in Rome. All three are now ordained and have parish commitments. The songs performed in this programme are featured on their CD ‘Harmony’
OPEN DOORS
Open Doors is an evangelical Christian ministry active in around 45 countries, providing support for Christians suffering for their faith.
Sunday 15th November is the International Day of Prayer which is a global day of intercession for persecuted Christians worldwide. Over half a million churches in 150 countries will this year be praying for Christians in India.
Address: PO Box 6, Witney, Oxon, OX29 6WG
Tel: 01993 885400
Fax: 01993 885401
Email: info@opendoorsuk.org
Tracklist
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Robert Prizeman, Maurice Murphy, Steven Geraghty — Songs of Praise Signature Tune
Composer: Robert Prizeman
commercially available -
Choirs and congregation of Witney conducted by Paul Leddington Wright with organist Alistair Reid. Flute Clare Louise Appleby, clarinet Neil Aston, Horn Cath Cordey, Cello, Clare O’Connell — Ye Servants Of God, Your Master Proclaim
Tune: Paderborn
Music: German trad. melody adpt. in Paderborn Gesanbuch, 1765
Arranger: Geoff Ellerby for this programme. Not available commercially
Words: Charles Wesley (1707-88) -
The Priests and available commercially — How Great Thou Art
Tune: How great thou art
Music: Swedish Folk Melody
Words: Russian hymn tr. Stuart K. Hine (1899-1989) -
Choirs and congregation of Witney conducted by Paul Leddington Wright with organist Alistair Reid. Flute Clare Louise Appleby, clarinet Neil Aston, Horn Cath Cordey, Cello, Clare O’Connell — I Cannot Tell
Tune: Londonderry air
Music: Irish Traditional melody
Arranger: Geoff Ellerby for this programme. Not available commercially
Words: W. Y. Fullerton (857-1932) -
Choirs and congregation of Witney conducted by Paul Leddington Wright with organist Alistair Reid. Flute Clare Louise Appleby, Clarinet Neil Aston, Horn Cath Cordey, Cello Clare O’Connell — Father, As We Come Before You
Tune: Stranmills
Music: Harry Grindle
Arranger: Geoff Ellerby for this programme. Not available commercially
Words: Norma Grindle -
The Priests — The Lord’s Prayer
Words: Trad.
Music: Sara Dorothy Maria Herbert & Michael Damien Hedges -
Gordon Slater (1896-1979) — I Come With Joy, A Child Of God
Tune: St Botolph
Arranger: Paul Leddington Wright for this programme. Not available commercially
Words: Brian Wren (b. 1936) -
Choirs and congregation of Witney conducted by Paul Leddington Wright with organist Alistair Reid. Flute Clare Louise Appleby, Clarinet Neil Aston, Horn Cath Cordey, Cello Clare O’Connell — Fill Thou My Life, O Lord My God
Tune: St Fulbert
Music: H. J. Gauntlett (1805-76)
Arranger: Paul Leddington Wright for this programme. Not available commercially
Words: Horatius Bonar (1808-89) altd. -
The Priests — A Gaelic Blessing
Words: Trad.
Music: John Rutter
Credits
- Presenter
- Pam Rhodes
- Producer
- Garry Boon
- Executive Producer
- Tommy Nagra
Broadcast
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Sun 15 Nov 200916:55
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