Songs of Praise - Season 11 / Year 2025

At the start of the new year, the Rev Kate Bottley visits a stunning earth installation in Bristol Cathedral and meets Christians inspired by faith to care for the environment.

Claire McCollum meets Christians putting faith into action through projects that help the homeless and welcome newcomers. With hymns old and new from Edinburgh's Charlotte Chapel.

To mark the start of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Sean Fletcher visits one of the largest gatherings of different church denominations in Europe.

Pam Rhodes is in Edinburgh to meet renowned singer and actress Barbara Dickson to reflect on the music that has shaped her faith.

The Rev Kate Bottley marks World Cancer Day by exploring how faith can sustain people affected by cancer, and a Christian professor shares why he is dedicated his life to curing the disease.

Claire McCollum is in her home city of Belfast, discovering some of its many hidden religious gems with the help of two Christian tour guides.

Aled Jones explores the joy of being in a choir and joins a packed congregation in Huddersfield Town Hall for rousing hymn singing led by the renowned Huddersfield Choral Society.

Claire McCollum discovers spectacular wall paintings in a Yorkshire village church and explores how traditional and modern art can bring stories of faith alive.

The Rev Kate Bottley explores the belief that laughter is a gift from God and meets clowns and comedians who explain how humour and joy profoundly connect them with their faith.

Sean Fletcher explores the depth of meaning in the prayer spoken by billions every day and meets people whose lives have been profoundly changed by its words.

Sean Fletcher explores the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus's most famous and revolutionary collection of teachings, and meets Christians striving to live them out.

The Rev Kate Bottley is in Cheshire to mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week by meeting Christians who champion the strengths of being neurodivergent.

To celebrate Mothering Sunday, Claire McCollum is in Leicestershire, meeting women inspired by their faith to nurture and care for others.

Pam Rhodes is in Northumberland to meet older Christians inspired by their faith to take on new challenges and to encourage others in their senior years.

To celebrate the start of Holy Week, the Rev Kate Bottley discovers how three modern-day Christians have been inspired by the remarkable women of the Easter story.

Aled Jones celebrates Easter Sunday at St George's Roman Catholic Cathedral in London and marks the rare event of the eastern and western churches observing Easter on the same day.

Claire McCollum explores how the power of faith and community can help people in body, mind and spirit, and visits a remarkable church that uses wrestling to improve mental health.

Pam Rhodes marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day by sharing the memories of those who were there and recalling the elation and relief of that glorious day.

Mark De-Lisser hosts a special celebration of inspiring gospel worship from Union Chapel, London, featuring the voices of Michelle John, Wayne Ellington and the Sound Foundation choir.

Laura Wright celebrates God's gift of friendship and explores its heartwarming power by meeting Christians whose faith has been enriched by the love of their friends.

The Rev Kate Bottley visits a community in Wythenshawe, Manchester, to explore how faith is transforming lives with acoustic worship from an unusual prayer cabin in a car park!

Sean Fletcher meets broadcaster, writer and former Songs of Praise presenter Sally Magnusson in the beautiful Scottish countryside to reflect on her faith and favourite hymns.

In a programme packed with music, Pam Rhodes celebrates Pentecost through the hymns and songs that explore the meaning of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the Christian church.

Sean Fletcher is in Margate, in Kent, for Father's Day. He celebrates the importance of earthly fathers as well as the Lord God, our Heavenly Father.

Laura Wright is in London to celebrate how the power of music stirs the soul, touches hearts and strengthens faith and fellowship.

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.

The Rev Kate Bottley celebrates 160 years of the Salvation Army and its ethos of faith in action. With music from Salvation Army bands, singers and congregations around the UK.

In this season of flower shows and summer blooms, Claire McCollum is in Yorkshire to explore the spiritual significance of gardens and how they can bring people closer to God.

Aled Jones is in Eryri, also known as Snowdonia, to discover a historic church brought back to life, and to celebrate the Welsh language and the great outdoors.

Claire McCollum meets world-renowned hymn writers and artists Keith and Kristyn Getty to explore their journey of faith, with hymns led by Keith, Kristyn and their band in Lisburn.

Pam Rhodes explores the beauty and wonder of God's creation with a feast of hymns and songs that celebrate the natural world.

The Rev Kate Bottley celebrates 2025's spectacular summer of women's sport and explores the role faith can play on the pitch, from grassroots to grand finals.

Aled Jones explores the mystery and meaning of miracles and asks whether they truly are acts of God and if they still happen in our modern world.

Mark De-Lisser celebrates how hymns sung in childhood can inspire us throughout our lives, and he launches a very special vote to find the nation's favourite school assembly song.

The Rev Kate Bottley is in Lincolnshire to meet Christians working to alleviate loneliness, bring communities together and keep church doors open.

Sean Fletcher travels to Chester to explore the deep meaning of the Sabbath and why the ancient teachings on the importance of rest are still so relevant today.

Claire McCollum helps bring in the harvest on a farm in Devon, where faith and farming go back five generations, and introduces favourite harvest hymns.

Aled Jones and the Rev Kate Bottley host the senior semi-final of BBC Young Chorister of the Year, with judges Gareth Malone, Michelle John and Harry Bradford.

Aled Jones and the Rev Kate Bottley host the junior semi-final of BBC Young Chorister of the Year, with judges Gareth Malone, Michelle John and Harry Bradford.

Aled Jones and the Rev Kate Bottley host the final of BBC Young Chorister of the Year, with judges Gareth Malone, Michelle John and Harry Bradford.

Pam Rhodes joins three archbishops from different parts of the Church to celebrate the 1,700-year anniversary of the Nicene Creed and explore what it means for Christian unity.

Sean Fletcher joins singer, songwriter and gospel music legend Muyiwa Olarewaju as he shares his extraordinary faith journey and chooses his favourite hymns and worship songs.

On All Souls' Day, the Rev Kate Bottley explores faith, grief and bereavement with Christians in the Midlands and visits a bereavement-friendly church.

Aled Jones marks Remembrance Sunday in Aldershot Garrison, known as the home of the British Army, to hear stories of faith, courage and thanksgiving.

Sean Fletcher is in London to meet world-renowned adventurer, TV star and best-selling author Bear Grylls to reflect upon his faith and favourite hymns.

Aled Jones and Kate Bottley host a joyful singalong of school assembly hymns from Victoria Hall, Bolton. Viral sensation James B Partridge joins them to count down the top 20.

On Advent Sunday, Sean Fletcher begins a series of programmes exploring some of the themes of the Advent season, beginning with stories and hymns celebrating hope.

On the second Sunday of Advent, Claire McCollum continues a series unpacking the themes of the season with a visit to Coventry Cathedral to explore what peace means.