General:

With Lord Coleridge as Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Thomas Jesty BBC Radio 2 Choirboy of the Year Conductor Andrew Maries Organist Michael Farley Musicians Ensemble of professional musicians assembled by Colin Sheen Line-up: Keyboard Neil Hutchings Clarinet Dave White Flute Jonathan Snowden Oboe John Anderson Bassoon Daniel Jemison Horn Martin Owen Music Adviser Robert Prizeman Jonathan Edwards visits his home county of Devon for a celebration of harvest and meets the man who is determined to save a unique stretch of coastline and finds out how one farming family faces the challenges of home and orchard. Hymns come from the Parish Church of Ottery St Mary and include: Come Ye Thankful People Come, To thee O Lord our hearts we raise and All my days.

Interviews:

OTTERY ST. MARY JONATHAN EDWARDS introduces the programme and links into the first hymn from Ottery St. Mary Parish Church. See Locations Section for contact information. TOURIST TRAIL JONATHAN EDWARDS visits some of the attractions in East Devon which have made it a popular destination for many holidaymakers. The item features the following: Devon's Jurassic Coastline which has been designated a World Herigate Site. Further information can be found on the following website: www.jurassiccoast.com Racing burning tar barrel's through Ottery St. Mary town centre on the 5th November each year. Further information can be found on the following website: www.tarbarrels.co.uk The poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772 - 1834) was born in Ottery St. Mary. A short extract from his poem 'Frost At Midnight' which includes a reference to his birth place is read by Lord Coleridge. FROST AT MIDNIGHT By Samuel Taylor Coleridge THE Frost performs its secret ministry, Unhelped by an wind. The owlet's cry Came loud--and hark, again! loud as before. The inmates of my cottage, all at rest, Have left me to that solitude, which suits Abstruser musings: save that at my side My cradled infant slumbers peacefully. 'Tis calm indeed! so calm, that it disturbs And vexes meditation with its strange And extreme silentness. Sea, hill, and wood, This populous village! Sea, and hill, and wood, With all the numberless goings-on of life, Inaudible as dreams! the thin blue flame Lies on my low-burnt fire, and quivers not; Only that film, which fluttered on the grate, Still flutters there, the sole unquiet thing. Methinks, its motion in this hush of nature Gives it dim sympathies with me who live, Making it a companionable form, Whose puny flaps and freaks the idling Spirit By its own moods interprets, every where Echo or mirror seeking of itself, And makes a toy of Thought. But O! how oft, How oft, at school, with most believing mind, Presageful, have I gazed upon the bars, To watch that fluttering stranger! and as oft With unclosed lids, already had I dreamt Of my sweet birth-place, and the old church-tower, Whose bells, the poor man's only music, rang From morn to evening, all the hot Fair-day, So sweetly, that they stirred and haunted me With a wild pleasure, falling on mine ear Most like articulate sounds of things to come! So gazed I, till the soothing things, I dreamt, Lulled me to sleep, and sleep prolonged my dreams! And so I brooded all the following morn, Awed by the stern preceptor's face, mine eye Fixed with mick study on my swimming book: Save if the door half opened, and I snatched A hasty glance, and still my heart leaped up, For still I hoped to see the stranger's face, Townsman, or aunt, or sister more beloved, My play-mate when we both were clothed alike! Dear Babe, that sleepest cradled by my side, Whose gentle breathings, heard in this deep calm, Fill up the interspersed vacancies And momentary pauses of the thought! My babe so beautiful! it thrills my heart With tender gladness, thus to look at thee, And think that thou shalt learn far other lore, And in far other scenes! For I was reared In the great city, pent 'mid cloisters dim, And saw nought lovely but the sky and stars. But thou, my babe! shalt wander like a breeze By lakes and sandy shores, beneath the clouds, Which image in their bulk both lakes and shores And mountain crags: so shalt thou see and hear The lovely shapes and sounds intelligible Of that eternal language, which thy God Utters, who from eternity, doth teach Himself in all, and all things in himself. Great universal Teacher! he shall mould Thy spirit, and by giving make it ask. Therefore all seasons shall be sweet to thee, Whether summer clothe the general earth With greeness, or the redbreast sit and sing Betwixt the tufts of snow on the bare branch Of mossy apple-tree, while the nigh thatch Smokes in the sun-thaw; whether the eave-drops fall Heard only in the trances of the blast, Or if the secret ministry of frost Shall hang them up in silent icicles, Quietly shining to the quiet Moon. Further information about Samuel Taylor Coleridge can be found on the following websites: www.friendsofcoleridge.com www.online-literature.com/coleridge This item was filmed in the churchyard of Ottery St. Mary Parish Church - See Locations Section for details. RICHARD STANFORD JONATHAN EDWARDS talks to Richard about his work as Conservation Officer (Marine Policy) with the Devon Wildlife Trust and how his faith influences this. For further information about the work undertaken by the Devon Wildlife Trust please contact the following website: www.devonwildlifetrust.org The interview with Richard was filmed on the beach in the village of Beer. Further information about the village can be found on the following websites: www.beer-devon.co.uk www.beerdevon.com HARVESTING PACKAGE a) Harvesting wind at Seaton Primary School: Further information can be found on the school's website: www.seatonprimary.co.uk b) Peter and Maggie Whiteman from Collumpton talk about how they harvest materials on their small holding which no-one else wants. Maggie makes hats from sheep's wool and Peter furniture from old wood. Contact: Lower Turley Farm Collumpton Devon, EX15 1NA Tel. No.: 01884 32234 E-mail: mwhiteman@ukonline.co.uk c) Beer Caves: We see the caves which have been excavated over the years through quarrying for stone in the hillsides above Beer and which has been used in the building of 24 cathedrals. For further details contact: www.beerquarrycaves.fsnet.co.uk GORDON HILL AND FAMILY JONATHAN EDWARDS visits the Hill family and talks to Gordon about how he gave up his job as a college lecturer to help in caring for his daughter Louise who suffers from Sanfilippo disease. To support the family Gordon bought a cider apple farm which enabled him to work around the needs of Louise and her illness. He talks about how his faith has helped him cope. For further information about Sanfilippo disease contact: Society for Mucopolysaccharide Diseases 46 Woodside Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6AJ, UK Tel: 0845 389 9901 Fax: 0845 389 9902 E-mail: mps@mpssociety.co.uk Website: www.mpssociety.co.uk

Music:

"SONGS OF PRAISE" SIG. TUNE Composer: Robert Prizeman Performers: Robert Prizeman, Maurice Murphy, Steven Geraghty Not commercially available. TO THEE, O LORD, OUR HEARTS WE RAISE Words: W. Chatterton Dix (1837 - 98) Music: Golden sheaves Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842 - 1900) Arranger: Nick Burt (specially commissioned for programme) Copyright: Out of copyright Performers: Church choir, core choir and congregation accompanied by organist Michael Farley and ensemble of 5 musicians assembled by Colin Sheen Conductor: Andrew Maries Source: "Songs of Praise" Hymnbook No. 400 Publishers: Oxford University Press/BBC Books GIVE THANKS Words and Music: Henry Smith Copyright: 1978 Integrity's Hosanna! Music/Adm. by Kingsway's Thankyou Music, PO Box 75, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 6NW Arranger: Andrew Maries (specially commissioned for this programme) Performers: Church choir, core choir and congregation accompanied by ensemble of 6 musicians assembled by Colin Sheen Conductor: Andrew Maries Source: Worship Today No. 107 Publishers: Spring Harvest I WILL GIVE THANKS TO THEE (BE EXALTED, O GOD) Words and Music: Brent Chambers Copyright: 1977 Scripture in Song, a division of Integrity Music/ Adm. by Kingsway's Thankyou Music, PO Box 75, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 6NW Arranger: Andrew Maries (specially commissioned for this programme) Performers: Church choir, core choir and congregation accompanied by ensemble of 6 musicians assembled by Colin Sheen Conductor: Andrew Maries Source: Worship Today No. 194 Publishers: Spring Harvest BEAUTY FOR BROKENNESS Words and Music: Graham Kendrick (b. 1950) Copyright: 1993 Make Way Music, PO Box 263, Croydon, CR9 5AP Arranger: Andrew Maries (specially commissioned for this programme) Performers: Church choir, core choir and congregation accompanied by ensemble of 6 musicians assembled by Colin Sheen Conductor: Andrew Maries Source: BBC "Songs of Praise" Hymnbook No. 267 Publishers: Oxford University Press/BBC Books ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL Words: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818 - 95) Music: John Rutter Publishers: Oxford University Press Performer: Thomas Jesty BBC Radio 2 Choirboy of the Year To obtain sheet music contact: www.oup.co.uk or through any high street shop selling sheet music. GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS Words: T.O. Chisholm (1866 - 1960) Music: 'Faithfulness' W.M. Runyan (`870 - 1955) Copyright: 1951 Hope Publishing. Administered by CopyCare, PO Box 77, Hailsham, BN27 3EF Arranger: Paul Leddington Wright (specially commissioned for this programme) Performers: Church choir, core choir and congregation accompanied by organist Michael Farley and ensemble of 5 musicians assembled by Colin Sheen Conductor: Andrew Maries Source: "Songs of Praise" Hymnbook No. 8 Publishers: Oxford University Press/BBC Books ALL MY DAYS (BEAUTIFUL SAVIOUR) Words and Music: Stuart Townend Copyright: 1998 Kingsway's Thankyou Music, PO Box 75, Eastbourne, BN23 6NW Arranger: Andrew Maries (specially commissioned for this programme) Performers: Church choir, core choir and congregation accompanied by ensemble of 6 musicians assembled by Colin Sheen Conductor: Andrew Maries Source: Worship Today No. 9 Publishers: Spring Harvest COME, YE THANKFUL PEOPLE, COME Words: George J. Elvey (1816 - 93) Music: St. George's, Windsor Arranger: Paul Leddington Wright (specially commissioned for programme) Copyright: Out of copyright Performers: Church choir, core choir and congregation accompanied by organist Michael Farley and ensemble of 5 musicians assembled by Colin Sheen Conductor: Andrew Maries Source: "Songs of Praise" Hymnbook No. 397 Publishers: Oxford University Press/BBC Books INCIDENTAL MUSIC 1. Tease CD: England Track: 4 - Yorkshire Dales Composer: Patricia Cory Publishers: Chappell Recorded Music Library Label: Chappell Recorded Music Library No: CHAP157 2) Introduction 1 CD: England Track: 20 - English Countryside Composer: Patricia Cory Publishers: Chappell Recorded Music Library Label: Chappell Recorded Music Library No: CHAP157 3) Introduction 2 CD: England Track: 25 - Romans In Britain Composer: Patricia Cory Publishers: Chappell Recorded Music Library Label: Chappell Recorded Music Library No: CHAP157 4) Tourist Trail 1 - Jurassic Coast CD: Natural World Track: 12 - Sleeping Leviathan Composer: Alan Parker Publishers: Atmosphere Music Ltd. Label: Atmosphere No: ATMOS-CD179 5) Tourist Trail 2 - Devon Countryside CD: England Track: 24 - English Country Garden Composer: Trad. Arranged by Patricia Cory Publishers: Chappell Recorded Music Library Label: Chappell Recorded Music Library No: CHAP157 6) Tourist Trail 3 - Burning tar barrels CD: Looking back … the best of The Move Artist: The Move Track: 1 - Fire Brigade Composer: Roy Wood Publishers: Onward Music Ltd. Original sound recordings owned by and Licensed from Cube Records Ltd. Label: Music Club No: MCCD 345 7) Tourist Trail 4 - Samuel Taylor Coleridge CD: England Track: 20 - English Countryside Composer: Patricia Cory Publishers: Chappell Recorded Music Library Label: Chappell Recorded Music Library No: CHAP157 8) Intro to Richard Stanford Interivew CD: English Folk Track: 13 - Whitby Harbour Composer: Chris Haigh Publishers: JW Media Music Ltd. Label: JW Media Music Ltd. No: JW 2097 9) Alternative Harvesting 1 - Seaton Primary School CD: Hot Fuss Track: 3 - Smile Like You Mean It Composers: Flowers/Stoermer Publishers: The Killers Publishing (ASCAP) Label: Lizard King Records under exclusive license from Island Def Jam Music Group No: LIZARD011 10) Alternative Harvesting 2 - Peter and Maggie Whiteman CD: Pastoral Awakening Track: 5 - Village Fair Composer: Ian Hughes Publishers: Joseph Weinberger Ltd. Label: JW No: JWCD 2007 11) Alternative Harvesting 3 - Beer Caves CD: Emotions and Eccentricity Tracks: 12 - On The Wings of a Dream Composers: Michael Walton and Al Stone Publishers: Atmosphere Music Ltd. Label: Atmosphere No: ATMOS-CD86 12) Gordon Hill CD: Emotions and Eccentricity Track: 26 - Stately Calmness Composers: Michael Walton and Al Stone Publishers: Atmosphere Music Ltd. Label: Atmosphere No: ATMOS-CD86

Locations:

The congregational hymn singing was recorded at: Ottery St. Mary Parish Church The College Ottery St. Mary Devon, EX11 1DQ Tel. No: 01404 812062 E-mail: churchoffice@otterystmary.org.uk Website: www.otteryst.mary.org.uk Rector: The Rev. Simon Franklin Church Sec.: Veronica Bray The church is open for visitors. 'All Things Bright and Beautiful' location Bicton Park Botanical Gardens Budleigh Salterton Devon, EX9 7BJ Tel. No: 01395 568465 E-mail: info@bictongardens.co.uk Website: www.bictongardens.co.uk Other locations featured in the programme include: Pretty Devon villages - Broadhembury and Gittisham Seaside towns - Sidmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Beer and Seaton Sidmouth Tourist Information Tel: (01395) 516441 Fax: (01395) 519333 email: sidmouthtic@eclipse.co.uk Website: www.visitsidmouth.co.uk Budleigh Salterton Tourist Information Centre Fore St., Budleigh Salterton Devon, EX9 6NG Telephone 01395 445275 Fax 01395 442208 E-mail: budleigh.tic@btconnect.com Website: www.eastdevon.net/tourism/budleigh Seaton Tourist Information Centre The Underfleet, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2TB Telephone: 01297 21660 Fax: 01297 21689 E-mail: info@seatontic.freeserve.co.uk Website: www.eastdevon.net/tourism/seaton

Other Information:

Ottery St. Mary Tourist Information Centre 10b Broad Street Ottery St Mary East Devon, EX11 1BZ Tel. No: 01404 813964 E-mail: info@otterytourism.org.uk Website: www.otterytourism.org.uk Ottery St. Mary Heritage Society Myrtle Place Gosford Lane Ottery St. Mary Devon, EX11 1NA Tel. No: 01404 812962 E-mail: ottery@devonmuseums.net For further information about thatching contact: D. Trezise Master Thatcher Stepps House Stepps Lane Axmouth Seaton Devon Tel. No: 0297 20679