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With Kenny Thomas and Father Christopher Jamison

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Last broadcast on Sun, 6 Nov 2011, 06:00 on BBC Radio 2.

Synopsis

Each week Aled Jones plays tracks from a broad musical spectrum that celebrates both our choral traditions and the vibrant world of modern music as well as spiritually uplifting and reflective music. He discusses religious and ethical issues of the week with faith representatives.

This week, Aled Jones says Good Morning Sunday to soul singer Kenny Thomas and his faith guest is Father Christohper Jamison who will also have a moment of reflection.

Father Christopher Jamison

Father Christopher Jamison is a Benedictine monk who first came to public attention as Abbot of Worth Abbey, featured in the BBC 2 series The Monastery and The Big Silence.

He was born in Australia and his family emigrated to the UK when he was a child. He became a monk in 1973 and was Headmaster at Worth School before becoming Abbot of Worth Abbey. In 2010, he stepped down as Abbot and is now Director of the Catholic Church’s National Office for Vocation based in London.

Father Christopher is an active Patron of the Cardinal Hume Centre, London, a charity that enables homeless young people to achieve their full potential.

Cardinal Hume Centre website

Kenny Thomas

Soul singer Kenny Thomas leapt to fame in 1991 when he had 3 singles in the UK charts including the song he is probably best known for "Thinking About Your Love".

Kenny lives in London with his wife the singer/songwriter Francisca Blasich and they have a daughter together. Kenny's Catholic faith is extremely important to him. Last year he completed a degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. His latest album "Breathe" is out now.

Kenny's Website

Steven Sproat

Singer/Songwriter Steven Sproat is probably best known for his expertise on the ukulele across the UK and America. He's taught Nicky Campbell, Harry Hill and Sir Tom Courtenay and has recently featured in a BBC4 programme with Frank Skinner on George Formby.

He is latest book ‘The Next Step’ is due to be published in January 2012. Steven is practicing Christian and worship leader.

Steven's Website

Music played

  1. Annie Lennox Annie Lennox — Shining Light

  2. Emile Ford & The Checkmates — Be My Guest

  3. Gilbert O'Sullivan Gilbert O'Sullivan — Where Peaceful Waters Flow

  4. Brassed Off

    1. Band of HM Coldstream Guards — Music from the Royal Fireworks

    2. Hugh Laurie — Hallelujah I Love Her So

    3. Aretha Franklin Aretha Franklin — Let It Be

  5. Sacred And Secular

    1. Elvis Presley Elvis Presley — Bosom of Abraham

    2. Emmylou Harris Emmylou Harris — Boulder to Birmingham

    3. Noel Gallagher Noel Gallagher — Don’t Look Back In Anger

    4. Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey — Video Games

    5. Marvin Gaye Marvin Gaye — Abraham Martin and John

  6. Gospel Great

    1. Ray Charles and Gladys Knight — Heaven Help Us All

    2. Carpenters Carpenters — Top of the World

    3. The Holmes Brothers — Love Peace and Understanding

    4. Katie Cole — Found You

    5. Sammy Horner — When All Is Said And Done

    6. Jon Allen Jon Allen — Lucky I Guess

  7. Choral Classic

    1. Joe McElderry and choristers — In the Bleak Midwinter

    2. Brian Houston — Lead Me To The Rock

    3. Alison Krauss Alison Krauss — In The Palm Of Your Hand

    4. The Priests — Panis Angelicus

    5. Enya Enya — Pilgrim

    6. David Garrett David Garrett — Pachabel's Canon

    7. Jools Holland & His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra & Marc Almond — Games People Play

    8. Basia Bulat — Touch the Hem Of His Garment

    9. Steven Sproat — Highly Overated

    10. Steven Sproat — Alone Again Naturally

    11. Westlife Westlife — Lighthouse

    12. Stevie Wonder Stevie Wonder — All I Do

    13. Kenny Thomas Kenny Thomas — The Show Is Over

    14. The Soldiers and Robin Gibb — I’ve Just Got To Get A Message To You

    15. Petula Clark Petula Clark — My Love

  8. Annie Lennox Annie Lennox — Shining Light

    The Annie Lennox Collection, BMG, 1
     

  9. Fats Domino Fats Domino — Be My Guest

    The Best Of Fats Domino, Liberty
     

  10. Hugh Laurie — Halleluljah, I Love Her So

    Let Them Talk, Warner Bros, 1
     

  11. Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey — Video Games

    (CD Single), Polydor, 1
     

  12. Marvin Gaye Marvin Gaye — Abraham, Martin & John

    The Very Best Of Marvin Gaye, Motown
     

  13. Josh Groban Josh Groban — You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)

    (CD Single), Reprise
     

  14. Carpenters Carpenters — Top Of The World

    The Carpenters - Yesterday Once More, A&M
     

  15. Jon Allen Jon Allen — Lucky I Guess

    (CD Single), Monologue Records, 1
     

  16. Westlife Westlife — Lighthouse

    Greatest Hits, RCA, 1
     

  17. The Soldiers & Robin Gibb — I've Gotta Get A Message To You

    (CD Single), DMG TV, 1
     

  18. Petula Clark Petula Clark — My Love

    Million Sellers Vol.7 - The Sixties, Disky
     

Broadcast

  1. Sun 6 Nov 2011
    06:00
    BBC Radio 2

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Duration

180 minutes

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