General:

What is Manchester most famous for? Aled Jones investigates some of the city's greatest claims to fame. He asks Premiership goalkeeper Tim Howard how he copes with football fame and meets busker Kristyna Myles who reveals why she's on the road to stardom. Jon Christos performs a brand new song with the Pop Connection Childrens' Choir and Manchester Cathedral hosts the hymn-singing including Immortal Invisible, Christ Triumphant and the ever-popular How Great Thou Art.

Interviews:

Diane Oxberry Weather forecaster, BBC Northwest Tonight Andy Silver Conductor, The Pop Connection Choir Mary Timms Former Manchester Millworker Rev Chris Mullins Receiving treatment for cancer from Manchester-based Christie's Hospital Kristyna Myles Busker-cum-singer/songwriter Tim Howard Manchester United goalkeeper currently on loan to Everton The Rt Rev Nigel McCulloch Bishop of Manchester

Music:

Conductor Christopher Stokes - Director of Music, Manchester Cathedral Organist Jeffrey Makinson Manchester Cathedral Choir Musicians from Manchester Camerata 1st Trumpet - Alan Cramp 2nd Trumpet - Helen Quayle Horn - Diane Harper Trombone - Jonathan Parkes Tuba - Ryan Breen Timpani - Janet Fulton Jon Christos, Soloist Kristyna Myles (+ guitarist Ben Williams) Songs of Praise signature tune Composed by: Robert Prizeman Performers: Robert Prizeman, Maurice Murphy, Steven Geraghty Publisher: Organ version is available at shops selling sheet music Music one: Name: Immortal Invisible Music: Welsh Hymn melody Tune: St Denio Words: W Chalmers Smith (1824-1908) Arranger: Paul Leddington Wright From: SOP Hymn #10 pg 20/1 Oxford University Press, BBC Books 1997 ISBN 0 19 147325-1 this compilation © Oxford University Press 1997 Performers: Congregation + Manchester Cathedral Choir + Brass Quintet + timps + organ Music two: Name: Lord for the Years Music: Michael Baughen (b1930) Tune: Lord of the Years Words: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b1926) Arranger: Robert Ramskill From: SOP Hymn #333 pg620/1 Oxford University Press, BBC Books 1997 ISBN 0 19 147325-1 this compilation © Oxford University Press 1997 Performers: Congregation + Manchester Cathedral Choir + Brass quintet + timps + organ Music three: Name: Meaning of Life Composers: Zarc Porter + Mark Pennells Performers: Jon Christos (Soloist) + The Pop Connection Choir ( Music four: Name: Christ Triumphant Music: John Barnard (b1948) Tune: Guiting Power Words: Michael Saward (b1932) Arranger: C McLeish From: SOP Hymn #119 pg 228/9 Oxford University Press, BBC Books 1997 ISBN 0 19 147325-1 this compilation © Oxford University Press 1997 Performers: Congregation + Manchester Cathedral Choir + Brass quintet + timps + organ Music five: Name: My Lord Composer: Kristyna Myles Performer: Kristyna Myles Music six: Name: Jesus is King Music/words: Wendy Churchill Tune: Jesus is King Arranger: Robert Ramskill From: SOP Hymn #126 pg244/5 Oxford University Press, BBC Books 1997 ISBN 0 19 147325-1 this compilation © Oxford University Press 1997 Performers: Congregation + Manchester Cathedral Choir + Brass quintet + timps + organ Music seven: Name: How Great Thou Art Music: Swedish Folk Melody adap Stuart K Hine Words: Russian Hymn tr Stuart K Hine (1899-1989) Tune: How Great Thou Art Arranger: Paul Leddington Wright From: SOP Hymn #13 pg24/25 Oxford University Press, BBC Books 1997 ISBN 0 19 147325-1 this compilation © Oxford University Press 1997 Performers: Congregation + Manchester Cathedral Choir + Brass quintet + timps + organ

Locations:

Manchester Cathedral www.manchestercathedral.org switchboard: 0161 833 2220 Manchester Cathedral Visitor Centre is next door to the Cathedral on the South side. The refectory in the basement serves 2 course meals / sandwiches / cakes and beverages - Open Tues-Sat 0900-1600 The library featured was Chethams library. www.chethams.org.uk Aled appeared at Manchester United's football ground old trafford www.manutd.co.uk and also Manchester City's football ground, the City of Manchester Stadium www.mcfc.co.uk Mary Timms was interviewed at The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester Tel: 0161 832 2244, Liverpool Road, Manchester. M3 4FP www.msim.org.uk it is also the location of 'Baby' the first computer.

Other Information:

Jon Christos (Soloist on 'Meaning Of Life') Website: www.jonchristos.com Agent: Perry Hughes 07768 505805 Email: Perry.hughes@rootsmusicgroup.com Website: www.rootsmusicgroup.com The Pop Connection Choir ('Meaning of Life') was made up of children from three primary schools in the Manchester area (Didsbury CofE Primary School, Hazel Grove Primary School, Meadowbank Primary School) and Stagecoach Manchester Website: www.popconnection.co.uk Contact: Andy Silver andy@popconnection.co.uk Mobile: 07980 692688 Kristyna Myles Website: www.kristynamyles.com Agent: Perry Hughes 07768 505805 Email: Perry.hughes@rootsmusicgroup.com Website: www.rootsmusicgroup.com Kristyna duets with Chris De Burgh in 'Raging Storm' on his new album 'The Story Man' released 9th October 2006 Cat No: 0174542ERE. She performs at the opening show of his 2006/7 European tour at Birmingham NEC on November 18th 2006. Footage to illustrate Mary Timms millworker was sourced from North West Film Archive Tel: 0161 247 3097 Greater Manchester Tourist Information Website: www.visitmanchester.com Tel: 0161 234 3157