
Aled Jones is in Bradford to celebrate it being the UK's City of Culture for 2025. He explores how faith and the arts are coming together to showcase this remarkable multicultural city. \n\nAled meets the Very Rev Andrew Bowerman, dean of Bradford Cathedral, to discover what the award means to him and the city. He takes Aled to Bradford City’s football ground to introduce him to a specially formed choir with a difference – it’s made up of his fellow football fans, who have been brought together to represent and sing for their city! \n\nAled also meets Irene Kalli, who was selected from hundreds of entrants to be one of the BBC’s ‘New Voices Bradford’. She tells Aled about broadcasting to the nation on the subject of her beloved home city and how she feels it is God’s call for her to bring joy to all she does. \n\nAled then heads to the city’s iconic Science and Media Museum for a screening by local film-maker Tom Harmer, exploring how he tells Bradford’s story through film and faith. \n\nWith glorious, specially recorded music from Bradford Cathedral. \n\n1. O Praise Ye, the Lord – Bradford Cathedral \n2. When I Needed a Neighbour – Bradford Cathedral \n3. In Christ Alone - Pontio Arts Centre, Bangor \n4. Upon Your Heart – Bradford Cathedral \n5. This Is Amazing Grace - Saint Wilfrid Church, Bognor Regis \n6. Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken – Bradford Cathedral
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Trees
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Faith Across The Generations
Claire McCollum explores how connecting the generations can help our faith flourish and bring energy, joy and love to our lives. \n\nClaire visits a remarkable care village in C ...
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To mark Father’s Day, Sean Fletcher explores how faith has shaped the stories of inspiring father figures, past and present, and celebrates the image of God as a loving fa ...
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Water Of Life
As we enjoy the summer months, Pam Rhodes visits Ashburnham Place Retreat Centre in East Sussex to introduce a feast of much-loved hymns that explore the profound meaning of wat ...
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International Women’s Day
The Rev Kate Bottley celebrates International Women’s Day with stories of inspiring women of faith, past and present. \n\nIn St Paul’s Cathedral, Kate meets the Most ...
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Royal Recognition Of Christian Service
Aled Jones is at St Asaph Cathedral in north Wales for the Royal Maundy service, where HM the King honours Christians for outstanding service to church and community. \n\nAled ...
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Easter Sunday
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Faith And Renewal In Hull
Aled Jones is in the historic city of Hull to explore how music, culture and faith are bringing new life to this historic city, resulting in it being named one of the top places ...
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Simon Thomas’s Faith Journey
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Sing Gospel!
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Countryside And Creation At The Royal Norfolk Show
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