Great Storytellers
Pam Rhodes discovers how celebrated authors such as CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien and Michael Morpurgo inspire every generation, and introduces hymns from congregations around the country and the Senior School Choir of the Year.
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Michael Morpurgo tells Pam Rhodes what makes a great story
Duration: 02:39
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Great Storytellers (24.11.2013)
Duration: 01:01
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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Morning has Broken
TUNE: Luckington Music
Choir: Choir and congregation at ORNC Chapel. Lyricist: George Herbert.Tune: Luckington Music
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All Things Bright and Beautiful
Arranged: Jonathan Rea
Choir: The choir and congregation of Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church, Bangor. Lyricist: William Monk. -
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I Love to Hear the Story
TUNE: Angels' Story
Choir: The congregation at Longton Central Methodist Hall and The Fairey Band. Lyricist: Emily Huntington Miller.Tune: Angels鈥� Story
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Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
TUNE: St Denio (Welsh hymn melody)
Choir: Congregation at Halifax Minster. Lyricist: W. Chalmers Smith. -
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Tell Me The Stories of Jesus
COMPOSER: William H. Parker
Choir: Senior School Choir Of The Year, High School of Glasgow. -
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You Are Called To Tell The Story
Tune: Dancing Music
Choir: Congregation at St Swithin's Church. Lyricist: Ruth C. Duck.Composer: David Ogden
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To God Be The Glory
Tune: To God Be The Glory
Choir: The Hepworth Band & congregation of Christ Church, New Mill. Lyricist: Fanny Crosby. -
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I Will Sing the Wondrous Story
Tune: Hyfrydol
Choir: Choir and congregation of Salisbury Cathedral. Lyricist: Francis Harold Rowley.
Factsheet for Sunday 24th November 2013
Great Storytellers: Pam Rhodes discovers how celebrated authors such as C.S Lewis, J.R.R Tolkien and Michael Morpurgo inspire every generation and introduces hymns from congregations around the country and the Senior School Choir Of The Year.
Interviewees
Alister McGrath
Dr. Alister McGrath is a Professor of Theology, Ministry and Education, and Head of the Centre for Theology, Religion and Culture at King鈥檚 College, London. He鈥檚 also the author of 鈥淐. S. Lewis: A Life: Eccentric Genius, Reluctant Prophet鈥�.听
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Michael Morpurgo
Michael Morpurgo is the bestselling author of many children鈥檚 books, including 鈥淥n Angels Wings鈥� and 鈥淭he Butterfly Lion鈥�. His novel 鈥淲arhorse鈥� has been made into a highly acclaimed stage production and the 2011 film version was directed by Steven Spielberg.
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Siku
Siku studied design and printing at the Yaba鈥檚 School of Art, and theology at the London School of Theology.He has worked as a freelance illustrator and artist creating artwork for renowned comics such as Judge Dredd Megazine and 2000 AD. One of his latest works is an adaptation of the Holy Bible into manga: 鈥淭he Manga Bible: From Genesis to Revelation鈥�.
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Senior School Choir of the Year, High School of Glasgow
The High School of Glasgow were the winners of Senior School Choir of the year 2013. In a special performance they sing the much loved hymn, 鈥�Tell Me The Stories of Jesus鈥�听 for this programme about great children鈥檚 books.
If you are interested in seeing their winning performance please click on the related link. Further information about School Choir of the Year 2014 can be found on the Songs of Praise homepage.
Locations
Old Royal Naval College Chapel, Greenwich听
Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church, Bangor
Methodist Central Hall, Longton
Halifax Minster
St Swithin's Church, Bath
Christ Church, New Mill
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
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| Presenter | Pam Rhodes |
| Producer | Jennifer Page |
| Series Editor | David Taviner |
| Executive Producer | Tommy Nagra |
Broadcast
- Sun 24 Nov 2013 16:55
