Inspired by an English TV producer who stumbled across an outside broadcast of hymn-singing in Welsh, Songs of Praise is now the nation's best-loved Sunday programme. The recipe of a selection of favourite hymns and spiritual songs performed to the highest musical standards in an inspiring setting continues to draw millions of viewers every Sunday evening. In this special celebration volume, published to mark the programme's fiftieth anniversary, Trevor Barnes has gathered together the most compelling interviews and inspirational musical highlights with moving stories of individual viewers. Charming photographs and illustrations make this a wonderful commemorative gift.

Golden highlights from the nation's best-loved Sunday programme.

About the Author
Trevor Barnes is an award-winning journalist and reporter for BBC Radio4. He reports for its flagship religious current affairs programme "Sunday" which he presented for many years, and has worked extensively withinits religious and current affairs departments. An occasional columnistfor The Church Times, he is the author of twelve books, including two best sellers, a biography of Terry Waite and three books for children.


Book Information
ISBN 9780745953847
Author Trevor Barnes
Format Hardback
Page Count 128
Imprint Lion Books
Publisher SPCK Publishing
Weight(grams) 576g