Songs of Praise - Season 6 / Year 2020

Kate Bottley is in Bristol to explore how John Wesley, the radical founder of the Methodist Church, devised a service that still helps many Christians mark the new year.

Claire McCollum explores Carlisle's Roman castle, meets two doctors dedicating their lives to Sierra Leone, and hears about a local vicar who was once an armed robber.

Filmed before the current restrictions, Aled Jones explores the theme of inclusion at the Strawberry Field Salvation Army centre in Liverpool and discovers its link to The Beatles.

Sean Fletcher looks back on journeys to ancient and sacred places of pilgrimage, including Lourdes and the spectacular abbey of Mont St Michel in France.

The Rev Kate Bottley revisits some of the programme's most uplifting stories from across the farming community, including a visit to the Great Yorkshire Show.

Katherine Jenkins marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day, with the Rt Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin revealing the role churches played in bringing people together when peace was declared.

Aled Jones hears from regular conductor Ken Burton how hymn singing brings hope in troubled times, and revisits an interview with Graham Kendrick.

Katherine Jenkins looks back on stories of faith from islands around the UK coastline, beginning by reflecting on her visit to Caldey Island off Tenby in Pembrokeshire.

The Rev Kate Bottley celebrates Pentecost, regarded as the birthday of the Christian church, revisiting stories from the archives exploring the themes of this special day.

Sean Fletcher explores how music and faith can help people through the darkest of times, talking to Bishop Dr Joe Aldred about the Christian response to the death of George Floyd.

Aled Jones is in Pains Hill Park in Surrey to revisit stories of people who find spiritual inspiration in the great outdoors, including the Yorkshire Dales, Cumbria and Perthshire.

For Father's Day, Sean Fletcher looks back on stories of inspiring dads putting Christian love into action, including a father's gift to save his son's life.

Claire McCollum is on the north coast of her home of Northern Ireland looking back on memorable faith stories from across the region. Filmed before restrictions.

Katherine Jenkins is in central London to mark the birthday of the NHS and Florence Nightingale's bicentenary, and the Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to frontline carers.

Rev Kate Bottley finds out about the village vicars of Eyam, Derbyshire, who initiated lockdown 355 years ago to protect the rest of northern England from the bubonic plague.

The Rev Kate Bottley visits Crosby Beach to meet Christian artists inspired by Antony Gormley's striking iron statues that have stared out to sea for 15 years.

Aled Jones visits London's Olympic Stadium to explore the links between Christianity and sport, and JB Gill meets the former Premier League goalkeeper swapping the pitch for the pulpit.

The Rev Kate Bottley discovers how Christian reformers founded the National Trust 125 years ago, and we reflect with Bristol mayor and Christian Marvin Rees on the city's links to slavery.

Claire McCollum visits the stunning Trentham Gardens in Staffordshire, discovering how the estate has been a place of Christian worship since the seventh century.

Kate Bottley visits the Salvation Army's Hadleigh Farm in Essex to celebrate over 150 years of this Christian denomination, which is still going strong in the 21st century.

Aled Jones visits Blenheim Palace to explore its private chapel and magnificent grounds, and Laura Wright joins an inclusive choir for a hymn singalong.

Claire McCollum visits Cornwall's Eden Project, and JB Gill goes surfing with a Christian who came back to faith whilst catching waves.

Aled Jones is in Plymouth, where 400 years ago a group of Christians embarked on an epic journey across the Atlantic which changed history – the voyage of the Mayflower.

Rev Kate Bottley marks Harvest in Saddleworth, on the Yorkshire-Lancashire border, and Katie Piper meets a Christian minister helping Welsh farmers through times of crisis.

Claire McCollum explores Saltaire in Yorkshire. Now a world heritage site, the Victorian village was built by a Christian mill owner to transform the lives of his workers.

Kate Bottley shares her journey of faith, from becoming a Christian as a teenager to her ordination and beyond, as she visits the people, places and music that have shaped her.

Claire McCollum visits the Clink restaurant in Styal, partly run by prison inmates who are being given the chance of a fresh start in life by being trained in a fine dining restaurant.

Aled Jones visits Cheddar Gorge in Somerset to hear the origins of the hymn Rock of Ages, and Gemma Hunt meets worship leader Martin Smith and new Christian group Bright City.

For Black History Month, guest presenter Mark De-Lisser visits the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool, and YolanDa Brown meets classical pianist and Christian Alexis Ffrench.

Claire McCollum visits Dundee, home of the Beano and the Dandy, to see how its comic book tradition inspired a new version of the Bible. With performances by Barbara Dickson and Cliff Richard.

For Remembrance Sunday, Aled Jones visits the Brecon Beacons, where the armed forces have trained since WWII. James Lusted meets an army veteran who finds peace in faith and music.

Aled Jones is back on home turf in north Wales as he takes a journey exploring how his faith has shaped his life and his singing. Aled also picks the hymns in the programme.

Katherine Jenkins hosts the girls' semi-final of the BBC Young Chorister of the Year competition, with judges John Rutter, Laura Wright and Carl Jackson.

Aled Jones presents the boys' semi-final of the BBC Young Chorister of the Year competition from Gorton Monastery in Manchester. Five of the best boy choristers in the UK compete to impress judges John Rutter, Laura Wright and Carl Jackson and win one of three remaining places in the final.

On the second Sunday of Advent, the Rev Kate Bottley hosts the final of BBC Young Chorister of the Year with judges John Rutter, Laura Wright and Carl Jackson.

Kate Bottley visits a winter wonderland experience in Norfolk, and Katie Piper joins a church delivering their Christmas angel hampers. Featuring favourite Christmas carols.

Aled Jones reveals the UK's favourite carol from St Paul's Cathedral with star guests Andrea Bocelli, Cliff Richard, the Kingdom Choir, The Priests and Katherine Jenkins.

Mark De-Lisser joins soul legend Mica Paris as she shares her journey of faith from her Pentecostal upbringing, through global fame, family tragedy and her return to gospel music.