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16/11/2014

There are exciting changes this week as Ade Adepitan joins Connie Fisher to bring you diverse stories, from the lottery winner who gave away millions to the plight of a Syrian Catholic family separated by war, all complemented by a rich mix of music from across the UK.

40 minutes

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • Israel Houghton

    Lord, You Are Good

    Choir: Choir & Congregation of Birmingham Christian Centre. Performer: Steve Thompson. Performer: Velveta Thompson. Performer: Velisha Thompson. Performer: Delroy Hutchinson. Performer: Carl Stanbridge. Performer: Paul Reid. Performer: Raul D'Oliveira. Performer: Nick Parrans-Smith. Performer: Carl McGregor. Performer: Natalie Harnett. Performer: Dee Lewars. Performer: Julian O'Brien. Performer: Fitzroy Stoddard. Music Arranger: Steve Thompson. Lyricist: Israel Houghton.
  • Richard Gillard

    Brother Sister Let Me Serve You

    Choir: Congregation of Salisbury Cathedral. Supporting Artist: Daniel Cook. Conductor: Paul Leddington Wright. Conductor: Paul Leddington Wright. Lyricist: Richard Gillard.

    Tune: Servant Song

  • Stuart Townend and six musicians

    How Deep The Father’s Love For Us

    Music Arranger: Stuart Townend.

    Composer: Stuart Townend

  • Nicholas McCarthy

    Ave Maria

    Music Arranger: Charles Gounod.

    Composer: Prelude No. 1 in C Major BMV846, JS Bachs – The Well Tempered Clavier

  • David Foster

    The Prayer

    Performer: Blake Newman. Performer: Rebecca Newman. Lyricist: Carole Bayer Sager.
  • Hubert Parry

    Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind

    Choir: Choir & Congregation of Leicester Cathedral. Performer: Daniel Moult. Conductor: Simon Lole. Lyricist: John Greenleaf Whittier.

    Tune: Repton

  • Regent Hall Brass Band

    I Stand Amazed (My Saviour’s Love)

    Lyricist: Charles Hutchinson Gabriel. Music Arranger: Peter Ayling, adpt. Dean Jones. Conductor: Geoff Ellerby.

    Composer: Charles Hutchinson Gabriel

Factsheet for Sunday, 16 November 2014

There are exciting changes this week as Ade Adepitan joins Connie Fisher to bring you diverse stories, from the lottery winner who gave away millions to the plight of a Syrian Catholic family separated by war, all complemented by a rich mix of music from across the UK.

Contributors & Interviewees

Choir for Ann (Part 1)

The tragic killing of Leeds school-teacher Ann Maguire in April shocked the nation. In the first of two parts, ‘Songs of Praise’ follows a choir coming together to pay tribute to this special lady; we find out how some of her former pupils are paying their respects through two of Ann’s much-loved songs.


Nicholas McCarthy

, a graduate of the Royal College of Music, Ìýdescribes his passion for playing the piano despite being born with only one hand. His parents explain how their pride in his abilities gives them inspiration. ÌýNicholas says that playing concerts in sacred buildings lifts his faith and gives him a sense of comfort. ÌýÌý


Johnny and Olfat

Johnny and Olfat are Syrian Christians now living in the UK. Last year they helped their elderly parents escape persecution and bombings in war-torn Aleppo, and brought them to the UK. But that left Johnny's brother and family still in Aleppo. Ade Adepitan sees them attempt to make contact with each other over the internet. Johnny and Olfat explain how their Christian faith compels them to forgive and offer love to their oppressors.


Thea Bristow

In 2004, Thea Bristow won £15 million on the National Lottery. But rather than splash out on expensive trappings, the first thing she and her husband Paul did was take their entire cub group on the holiday of a lifetime to Canada. And that was the first in a series of generous acts from buying part of their beloved Torquay United football club, to restoring the local church organ.

Locations

The music in this week's programme came from:

  • The Crypt Hall at
  • , London

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Connie Fisher
Presenter Ade Adepitan
Series Producer Matthew Napier
Executive Producer David Taviner

Broadcast