General:

Pam Rhodes meets the Prodigal Son, the Good Samaritan and the woman who built her house upon a rock, as Songs of Praise brings to life some of the best known characters in the stories Jesus told. Heather Small sings her special version of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot and the winners of this year's Songs of Praise School Choir Festival sing Tell me the old, old story, Who would true valour see and Fairest Lord Jesus.

Interviews:

Parable – The Wise Man Built His House Upon The Rock Pam talks to Shannon Ledbetter Shannon was a model who has now become a Deacon in the Church of England. Shannon talks about her transition from Model to Deacon and the changes that have happened in her life. Parable – The Prodigal Son Pam talks to Simon Virgo and his parents Terry and Wendy. Simon talks about how he ran away from his family home after problems and how later he returned. Terry and Wendy talk about how they felt and how they hoped and prayed he would return. Parable – The Good Samaritan Pam talks to Cynthia Bond Cynthia talks about how when she first started working in England she had problems being accepted and how it made her feel

Music:

1) TELL ME THE OLD OLD STORY From BBC Songs of Praise Hymnbook Arranger Paul Leddington Wright Choir The Kings School In Macclesfield Choir Conductor Jo Beesley Organist Andrew Green 2) THE WISE MAN BUILT HIS HOUSE UPON THE ROCK From Come and Praise Arranger Paul Leddington Wright Choir Maltman’s Green School Choir Conductor Hilary Mason Pianist Richard Jeffcoat Oboe Rebecca Kozam Flute Louisa Dennehy 3) PURIFY MY HEART From BBC Songs of Praise Hymnbook Arranger Paul Leddington Wright Choir Maltman’s Green School Choir Conductor Hilary Mason Pianist Richard Jeffcoat Oboe Rebecca Kozam Flute Louisa Dennehy 4) THE NINETY AND NINE From Come and Praise Arranger Paul Leddington Wright Choir The Kings School In Macclesfield Choir Conductor Jo Beesley Organist Andrew Green Musicians Members of Fodens Brass Band 5) JUST AS I AM Tune Saffron Walden From BBC Songs of Praise Hymnbook Arranger Paul Leddington Wright Choir The Kings School In Macclesfield Choir Conductor Jo Beesley Organist Andrew Green Musicians Members of Fodens Brass Band 6) SWING LOW SWEET CHARIOT Performed by Heather Small and The Snake Davis Band Recorded at the LSO Centre, St Lukes, Old Street, London 7) FAIREST LORD JESUS Tune St Elisabeth From BBC Songs of Praise Hymnbook Arranger Paul Leddington Wright Choir Maltman’s Green School Choir Conductor Hilary Mason Pianist Richard Jeffcoat Oboe Rebecca Kozam Flute Louisa Dennehy 8) WHO WOULD TRUE VALOUR SEE Tune Monks Gate From BBC Songs of Praise Hymnbook Arranger Paul Leddington Wright Choir The Kings School In Macclesfield Choir Conductor Jo Beesley Organist Andrew Green Musicians Members of Fodens Brass Band

Locations:

Both School Choirs were recorded at their schools The Kings School In Macclesfield Cumberland Street Macclesfield Maltman’s Green School Maltman’s Lane Gerrards Cross Heather Small was recorded at the LSO St Luke’s Centre, Old Street, London. For more information visit their website www.lso.co.uk/lsostlukes

Other Information:

For more information on Heather Small visit her website www.hsmall.co.uk Readings The Stories of Jesus were read by Mark Chatterton 1) Build your house upon the rock - Matthew 7 2) The Prodigal Son – Luke 15 3) The Good Samaritan – Luke 10