Songs of Praise - Season 7 / Year 2021

Katherine Jenkins explores St Paul's Cathedral with music including hymns sung by the Cathedral Choir and special performances by Daniel O'Donnell, Aled Jones and The Priests.

Claire McCollum is in Stirling, exploring the city's connection to the King James Bible, and JB Gill meets a Scottish singer who found Jesus whilst battling addiction.

New presenter Brenda Edwards visits an outdoor walking church in east London, and Katie Piper meets the vicar who has become a hit on social media with his 60-second sermons.

Marking Songs of Praise's sixtieth year, Aled Jones recalls special moments with fellow presenter Pam Rhodes, including the Queen's celebrated appearance on the programme in 2018.

Mark De-Lisser hosts the semi-final of a brand new competition to find the Gospel Singer of the Year, with three celebrity judges deciding who will make it into next week's final.

Mark De-Lisser hosts the final of our Gospel Singer of the Year competition. Which one of the three talented performers will the celebrity judges choose?

Sean Fletcher visits Ripon Cathedral to hear reflections on Lent, and Katie Piper meets a Christian in Leeds who donated a kidney to a stranger.

Katherine Jenkins visits L'Abri fellowship in Hampshire to explore Christian faith and hospitality. With music from Laura Wright and the Choir of Royal Holloway.

Ahead of St David's Day, Sean Fletcher explores beautiful Tintern Abbey in Monmouthshire, and Welsh rugby legends share their stories of finding faith after hanging up their boots.

Katherine Jenkins reflects on personal prayer with young Christians in East Sussex, while Gemma Hunt hears how prayer changed the life of the founder of 24-7 Prayer.

Brenda Edwards finds out how St. Elisabeth's in Stockport makes Mothering Sunday special. We hear how one mum copes with lockdown and visit an affordable Christian supermarket.

The Rev Kate Bottley visits Roche Abbey in Yorkshire and shares some of her favourite moments on Songs of Praise, from open water swimming to meeting a man who walked on the moon.

On Palm Sunday, Aled Jones visits Oxford to celebrate stories of hope and to meet a leading scientist behind the vaccine that is saving lives around the world.

Katherine Jenkins celebrates Easter Sunday from Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff, including a special performance from Sir Bryn Terfel.

This special Songs of Praise pays tribute to and remembers His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Aled Jones looks back at the Duke's long life, and the role faith played in it.

Katherine Jenkins talks to the archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, about the role of Christianity after lockdown, and comedian Frank Skinner reflects on his relationship with God.

Rev Kate Bottley visits the new Bridgewater Gardens in Salford to celebrate spring, and Gemma Hunt joins a Christian couple bringing joy to families through cooking.

Claire McCollum marks the Partition of Ireland and formation of Northern Ireland 100 years ago, meeting Christians from across the denominations to discuss the past and their hopes for the future.

Brenda Edwards visits Swansea to explore the Welsh Revival, when Christianity spread rapidly through Wales, and she discovers a new church that is reviving an old chapel.

Aled Jones explores the cathedral town of Exeter, and in Dementia Action Week, YolanDa Brown meets one local woman helping people with dementia remain active.

On Pentecost Sunday, Sean Fletcher learns about monastic life at the Community of the Resurrection in West Yorkshire, and Pam Rhodes meets an ultra-marathon runner.

Aled Jones explores the fascinating history of Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire, and YolanDa Brown meets Emerald O'Hanrahan, who plays Emma Grundy in BBC Radio 4's The Archers.

Katherine Jenkins visits Salisbury Cathedral to explore the harmony between music and faith and to celebrate 30 years of the cathedral's groundbreaking girls' choir.

The Rev Canon Kate Bottley joins pilgrims, including the bishop of Durham and writer Sheridan Voysey, as they walk one of the new pilgrimage routes to Durham Cathedral.

To celebrate Father's Day, Aled Jones meets inspirational dads, including award-winning rap artist and author Guvna B.

Claire McCollum meets HRH the Princess Royal on the remote Scottish island of Iona and joins others inspired by its special atmosphere as a place of Christian pilgrimage.

Brenda Edwards explores the magnificent Chatsworth House in Derbyshire and introduces a feast of Christian music including performances from Lesley Garrett and the Overtones.

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.

Katherine Jenkins visits Arundel in West Sussex to explore the Catholic cathedral and castle gardens, and we hear from the classical chart-topping nuns the Poor Clares.

The Rev Kate Bottley joins a family discovering the Catholic history of Boscobel House in Shropshire, and we revisit Frank Skinner's conversation about prayer with Sean Fletcher.

Aled Jones explores the link between faith and food at the Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George in Hertfordshire and discovers how their Eucharistic bread is specially baked.

Aled Jones visits the newly created Fountains Church in Bradford to see how this former nightclub is bringing spiritual refreshment and regeneration to the community.

In the heart of Mid Devon, Claire McCollum finds out why church weddings are important to Christians.

Claire McCollum explores stories of fossils, faith and science along the beautiful Jurassic Coast in Devon and Dorset, with favourite hymns by the seaside in Swanage.

The Rev Kate Bottley visits a zoo in Bristol and recalls fun moments from the series, including riding a helter skelter in a cathedral and JB Gill joining Christian surfers.

We meet the father who found faith after his daughter's fatal reaction to sesame seeds. The family have successfully campaigned for Natasha's Law to protect food allergy sufferers.

Sean Fletcher climbs Pendle Hill in Lancashire to learn how the area inspired radical Christians in the past. James Lusted meets a local pastor continuing the tradition.

The Rev Kate Bottley joins Christians in Hackney giving thanks for the fruits of creation, as churches prepare to celebrate their harvest festivals.

Aled Jones is in Cardiff, where the first episode of Songs of Praise was recorded, to introduce some of the most memorable moments from the programme's 60-year history.

Westminster Abbey hosts a 60th birthday edition with special guests and favourite hymns. Aled Jones is joined by fellow presenters from the past and present to mark the occasion.

Claire McCollum is in Coventry, this year's UK City of Culture and host of Faith, a 24-hour event bringing together the city's different religions.

To celebrate Black History Month, Brenda Edwards is in Brixton to hear how people of Caribbean and African descent have shaped the music and faith of the UK.

Aled Jones visits Anglesey's Church Island, a holy place for over 1,000 years, and meets Brenda Fogg, known as the Angel of Llandudno for housing the homeless.

Katherine Jenkins is in Blackpool to discover the Christian tradition of All Hallows' Eve and how faith in the town is reflected in its world-famous illuminations.

As the COP26 conference takes place in Glasgow, Claire McCollum meets Christians raising awareness of climate change, and YolanDa Brown joins young campaigning pilgrims.

On Remembrance Sunday, Sean Fletcher meets Christian veterans at Imperial War Museum North in Manchester, and Pam Rhodes marks 100 years of the Royal British Legion and its poppy appeal.

Aled Jones presents the girls' semi-final of the BBC Young Chorister of the Year competition with judges Lesley Garrett, Howard Goodall and David Grant.

Aled Jones presents the boys' semi-final from Salisbury Cathedral, with judges Lesley Garrett, Howard Goodall and David Grant.

On the second Sunday of Advent, Aled Jones hosts the final of BBC Young Chorister of the Year with six talented singers and judges Lesley Garrett, Howard Goodall and David Grant.

The Rev Kate Bottley is in Lincoln to explore its famous Christmas market, held annually in the shadow of the city's magnificent gothic cathedral.

Katherine Jenkins looks forward to Christmas with a host of festive favourite carols from Westminster Abbey, including Hark the Herald Angels Sing and O Come All Ye Faithful. There are special performances from the Abbey choir and from Gospel Singer of the Year Monique McKen with Tessera.

Claire McCollum meets the ever-popular Irish singer Daniel O'Donnell as he shares his journey of faith and reveals some of his favourite hymns and carols.