Sunday May 5, 1:15pm - 1:50pmon BBC One London

Songs of Praise

Great British Hymnwriters

A celebration of Britain's greatest hymn-writers. Modern legend Graham Kendrick tells Sean Fletcher about the story behind his contemporary anthem `Shine, Jesus, Shine' and Pam Rhodes talks to the leading modern hymn-writers Timothy Dudley Smith and Bernadette Farrell. At the Royal Albert Hall a congregation of 5,000 sing some of the country's favourite hymns including `When I Survey The Wondrous Cross', `Tell Out My Soul' and Charles Wesley's classic, `Love Divine'.

Cast and crew
  • Sean FletcherHost
  • Pam RhodesHost