General:
| Pam Rhodes travels to Oxford where she gets an insight into life as a chorister and finds out more about the fascinating history of Oxford University's largest college. Music from the stunning setting of Christ Church Cathedral includes At The Name of Jesus, How Deep the Father's Love and The Lord is My Shepherd.
Producer: Karen Hannah Editor: Hugh Faupel |
| INTERVIEW SECTION 1: TEASE/SET UP
Pam Rhodes introduces the programme from Oxford and gives a brief history of Christ Church Cathedral. INTERVEW SECTION 2: JIM GODFREY Pam Rhodes talks to Jim Godfrey, The Canons' Verger at Christ Church Cathedral about the architecture and history of Christ Church and the Cathedral. Contact: Jim Godfrey The Canons' Verger Christ Church Cathedral St. Aldate's Oxford, OX1 1DP Website: www.chch.ac.uk INTERVIEW SECTION 3: CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Pam Rhodes talks to Martin Bruce, Headmaster of Christ Church Cathedral School about the life of the choristers at Christ Church. For further information about Christ Church Cathedral School contact: Martin Bruce Headmaster Christ Church Cathedral School 3 Brewer Street Oxford, OX1 1QW Tel: 01865 242561 Fax: 01865 202945 E-mail: schooloffice@cccs.org.uk Website: www.cccs.org.uk For further information about Christ Church Cathedral Choir contact: Dr. Stephen Darlington Christ Church Oxford, OX1 1DP Tel: 01865 276195 Fax: 01865 794199 E-mail: stephen.darlington@christ-church.oxford.ac.uk Website: www.chchchoir.org INTERVIEW SECTION 4: ELIZABETH BONNICE Pam Rhodes talks to student Elizabeth Bonnice, an overseas student from the US currently studying at Christ Church. She tells us about her love of singing and how her faith has changed since singing with the choir at Christ Church. Elizabeth also tells us about her battle with cancer and the part her faith has played in this. Contact: Elizabeth Bonnice Christ Church Oxford, OX1 1DP INTERVIEW SECTION 5: DR. ALLAN CHAPMAN Pam Rhodes talks to Dr. Allan Chapman about how he manages to reconcile his academic work studying the history of science with his faith. Filmed at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Wadham College (see Locations for details). Contact: Dr. Allan Chapman Wadham College Oxford, OX1 3PN INTERVIEW SECTION 6: THE RIGHT REV. RICHARD HARRIES Pam Rhodes talks with the Bishop of Oxford, the Right Rev. Richard Harries about his forthcoming retirement. Conctact: Diocese of Oxford Diocesan Church House North Hinksey Oxford Oxon, OX2 0NB Tel: 01865 208200 Fax: 01865 790470 Website: www.anglican.oxford.org |
| "SONGS OF PRAISE" SIG. TUNE
Composer: Robert Prizeman Performers: Robert Prizeman, Maurice Murphy, Steven Geraghty Not commercially available. AT THE NAME OF JESUS Words: Caroline Noel (1817-77) Music: Evelyns W.H. Monk (1823-89) Copyright: Out of copyright Performers: Christ Church Cathedral Choir and congregation accompanied by organist Clive Driskill-Smith and conducted by Dr. Stephen Darlington. Source: "Songs of Praise" Hymnbook No. 118 Publishers: Oxford University Press/BBC Books Location: Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford (see Locations for details) THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD (PSALM 23) Words: Psalm 23 Music: Howard Goodall Performers: Christ Church Cathedral Choir accompanied by organist Clive Driskill-Smith and string quintet assembled by Joanna Watts Publishers: Faber Music Location: Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford (see Locations for details) Note: This composition was used as the theme tune for the BBC comedy series "The Vicar of Dibley". A recording by the Choir of Christ Church Cathedral is commercially available. CD: Choral Works Composer: Howard Goodall Label: ASV No: CDDCA1028 PRAISE TO THE HOLIEST IN THE HEIGHT Words: John Henry Newman (1801-90) Music: Gerontius J.B. Dykes (1823-76) Copyright: Out of copyright Arranger: Paul Leddington Wright (specially commissioned for this programme) Performers: Christ Church Cathedral Choir and congregation accompanied by organist Clive Driskill-Smith and conducted by Dr. Stephen Darlington. Source: "Songs of Praise" Hymnbook No. 90 Publishers: Oxford University Press/BBC Books Location: Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford (see Locations for details) HOW DEEP THE FATHER'S LOVE FOR US Words and music: Stuart Townend Copyright: 1995 Thankyou Music adm by Kingswaysongs.com Used with permission. Arranger: Paul Leddington Wright (specially commissioned for this programme) Performers: Christ Church Cathedral Choir and congregation accompanied by organist Clive Driskill-Smith and conducted by Dr. Stephen Darlington. Source: Worship Today No. 156 Publishers: Spring Harvest Location: Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford (see Locations for details) LET ALL THE WORLD IN EVERY CORNER SING Words: George Herbert (1593 - 1633) Music: Luckington Basil Harwood (1859 - 1949) Copyright: Public Trustees for the Executors of Basil Harwood Performers: Christ Church Cathedral Choir and congregation accompanied by organist Clive Driskill-Smith and conducted by Dr. Stephen Darlington. Source: "Songs of Praise" Hymnbook No. 236 Publishers: Oxford University Press/BBC Books Location: Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford (see Locations for details) AVE VERUM CORPUS Composer: W.A. Mozart Note: Vocal score based on the Urtext of the New Mozart Edition Publishers: 2000 by Barenreiter-Verlag,Kassel Performers: Christ Church Cathedral Choir accompanied by organist Clive Driskill-Smith and string quintet assembled by Joanna Watts Location: Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford (see Locations for details) O JESUS, I HAVE PROMISED Words: J.E. Bode (1816-74) Music: Wolvercote W.H. Ferguson (1874 - 1950) Publishers: Oxford University Press Performers: Christ Church Cathedral Choir and congregation accompanied by organist Clive Driskill-Smith and conducted by Dr. Stephen Darlington. Source: "Songs of Praise" Hymnbook No. 339 Publishers: Oxford University Press/BBC Books Location: Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford (see Locations for details) INCIDENTAL MUSIC 1) TEASE CD: Haydn Symphonies 85, 92 and 103 Track 1: Adagio - Vivace - Symphony No. 85 in B Flat Major "La Reine" Composer: Haydn Performers: Capella Istropolitana Barry Wordsworth Copyright: 1990 HNH International Ltd. Label: NAXOS No: 8550387 2) JIM GODFREY INTERVIEW As per Tease 3) DR. ALLAN CHAPMAN INTERVIEW CD: Sibelius Symphony No. 7 Track: Pelleas et Melisande 1 - At The Castle Gate Composer: Sibelius Publisher: EMI Performers: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor - Sir Thomas Beecham Label: EMI No: CDM 7634002 4) THE RIGHT REV. RICHARD HARRIES INTERVIEW CD: Sing Praises Track 4: Impromptu (Opus 5) for organ Composer: Francis Jackson Organist: Gordon Stewart Copyright: Foxglove Records Label: Foxglove Records No: FOX 033CD |
| 1) CHRIST CHURCH
The congregational hymn singing and performance items from Christ Church Cathedral Choir For further information contact: Christ Church St. Aldate's Oxford, OX1 1DP Telephone: 01865 276150 Fax : 01865 286588 Further information about Christ Church can also be found on the following websites: www.chch.ox.ac.uk www.visitchristchurch.net 2) CARFAX TOWER Good vantage point in centre of Oxford for views across the city. Open to the public daily. Location: at the junction of St. Aldates/Cornmarket Street and High Street/Queen Street, Oxford. For further information contact: 01865 792653 3) UNIVERSITY CHURCH OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN Another good vantage point in centre of Oxford for views across the city and which is open to members of the public. Location: on High Street, Oxford. For further information contact: Katherine Wodehouse Church Administrator Tel: 01865 279111 E-mail: university.church@ox.ac.uk Website: www.university-church.ox.ac.uk 4) OXFORD UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Parks Road Oxford, OX1 3PW Opening times: The Museum is open every day from 12 noon to 5pm throughout the year, except for short breaks over Easter and Christmas. Admission to the Museum is free. Location: The Museum is in Central Oxford, on Parks Road immediately opposite Keble College. Contacts: Public Information line: 01865 270949 Porter's Lodge (general enquiries): 01865 272950 Website: www.oum.ox.ac.uk 5) WADHAM COLLEGE Oxford OX1 3PN Wadham Lodge Telephone: 01865 277900 Fax: 01865 277937 Website: www.wadham.ox.ac.uk |
| 1) City Sightseeing Oxford
No. 1 Shop Railway Station Park End Street Oxford, Ox1 1HS Tel: 01865 790522 Fax: 01865 202154 Website: www.citysightseeingoxford.com E-mail: info@citysightseeingoxford.com 2) Oxford City Council Visitors Information Website: www.oxford.gov.uk/tourism Oxford Information Centre 15 - 16 Broad Street Oxford, OX1 3AS Tel: 01865 726871 Fax: 01865 240261 E-mail: tic@oxford.gov.uk 3) Oxford City Another website with useful tourist information is: www.oxfordcity.co.uk |