General:

Aled Jones visits Ely Cathedral to meet a diverse range of craftsmen and women who have contributed to this magnificent place of worship including celebrated sculptor David Wynne who explains the inspiration behind the controversial 'Virgin Mary'. Aled also explores the treasures of the stained glass museum, uncovers the secrets of the lantern tower and discovers why one small corner of the cathedral has been transformed by a local artist. Mal Pope guests with a new arrangement of 'Take my Life and let it be' and students from Jesus College Cambridge sing the classic hymns 'Immortal Invisible', 'Teach me my God and King' and 'O Thou Who Camest from above'.

Interviews:

Pamela Blakeman Ely Cathedral tour guide John Maddison Artist Len Reynolds Retired carpenter Susan Mathews Curator 'The Stained Glass Museum' Pippa Blackall Stained glass craftswoman David Wynne Sculptor

Music:

Music adviser for the programme was Robert Prizeman Mal Pope Aled Jones The Choir of Jesus College, Cambridge. Conductor: Daniel Hyde Organist: Andrew Parnell Oboe: Dominic Kelly Name: Songs of Praise Signature tune Composer: Robert Prizeman Arranger: Goff Richards Performer: Robert Prizeman, Maurice Murphy, Steven Geraghty ANGEL VOICES EVER SINGING Music: E G Monk (1819-1900) Words: Francis Pott (1832-1909) Tune: Angel Voices Arranger: Robert Prizeman Performers: The Choir of Jesus College, Cambridge + organ From: SOP Hymnbook hymn 205 pages 396/7 Oxford University Press, BBC Books 1997 ISBN 0 19 147325-1 this compilation © Oxford University Press 1997 IMMORTAL, INVISIBLE Music: Welsh Hymn melody Words: W Chalmers Smith (1824-1908) Tune: St Denio Arranger: Daniel Hyde Performers: The Choir of Jesus College, Cambridge + organ From: SOP Hymnbook hymn 10 pages 20/1 Oxford University Press, BBC Books 1997 ISBN 0 19 147325-1 this compilation © Oxford University Press 1997 TEACH ME MY GOD AND KING Music: from W Sandys' Christmas carols ancient and modern, 1833 Words: George Herbert (1593-1633) Tune: Sandys Arranger: David Willcocks Performers: The Choir of Jesus College, Cambridge + organ From: SOP Hymnbook hymn 347 pages 649 Oxford University Press, BBC Books 1997 ISBN 0 19 147325-1 this compilation © Oxford University Press 1997 TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE Music: attrib Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91) Words: Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-79) Tune: Nottingham Arranger: Mal Pope Performers: Mal Pope From: SOP Hymnbook hymn 346 pages 648 Oxford University Press, BBC Books 1997 ISBN 0 19 147325-1 this compilation © Oxford University Press 1997 LORD OF ALL HOPEFULNESS Music: Irish traditional melody harm Harmony: Erik Routley (1917-82) Words: Jan Struther (Joyce Placzek) (1901-53) Tune: Slane Arranger: Stephen Darlington Performers: The Choir of Jesus College, Cambridge + organ + oboe From: SOP Hymnbook hymn 303 pages 562/3 Oxford University Press, BBC Books 1997 ISBN 0 19 147325-1 this compilation © Oxford University Press 1997 MY LIFE FLOWS ON Music: Traditional Words: Traditional Arranger: Robert Prizeman/MCPS Performers: Solo by Aled Jones + 3 musicians including Dominic Kelly From: The CD 'Aled' Bar code: 0440 0644792 6 / CD 064 479-2 © Universal Classics UK O THOU WHO CAMEST FRIOM ABOVE Music: SS Wesley (1810-76) Words: Charles Wesley (1707-88) Tune: Hereford Arranger: Daniel Hyde Performers: The Choir of Jesus College, Cambridge + organ From: SOP Hymnbook hymn 186 pages 356/7 Oxford University Press, BBC Books 1997 ISBN 0 19 147325-1 this compilation © Oxford University Press 1997

Locations:

Ely Tourist Information Tel: 01353 662062 Ely Cathedral provided the setting for the singing of the hymns and several of the interviews. Ely Cathedral, Chapter House, The College, Ely, Cambs. CB7 4DL Tel: 01353 667735 www.ely.org.uk/cath.htm Stained glass museum within the Cathedral Tel: 01353 3660347 www.stainedglassmuseum.com or e-mail info@stainedglassmuseum.com Opening Times Easter-October Mon-Fri 1030-1700 / Sat 1030-1730 / Sun 1200-1800 Nov-Easter Mon-Fri 1030-1700 / Sat 1030-1700 / Sun 1200-1630 Regular workshops available - glazing, painting, fusing and copper foil.

Other Information:

Mal Pope has a website www.malpope.com He has just completed a theatre tour with a musical about the 1904 Welsh revival www.amazinggracethemusical.com Mal's records are published by:- mph records, PO Box 219, Mumbles, Swansea. SA3 5YJ Contact them for an order form with a list of the CD's available.