My Favourite Hymn
Katherine Jenkins explores the Royal Hospital Chelsea and introduces much-loved hymns as fellow presenters and the archbishop of Canterbury pick their favourites.
Katherine Jenkins introduces a feast of favourite hymns as the Songs of Praise presenters and the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, reveal the hymns and worship songs that mean the most to them. The archbishop explains that his favourite has always remained close to his heart because it was the first hymn he sang after experiencing the love of God for himself and becoming a Christian.
Katherine explores the beautiful surroundings of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, home of the famous Chelsea Pensioners and designed by Sir Christopher Wren. She is shown around Wren's chapel in the heart of the community and meets a Chelsea Pensioner who is a regular in the congregation.
Chart-topping British country duo The Shires chat to Claire McCollum about growing up singing in churches and choirs and perform an exclusive version of their favourite hymn, Jerusalem.
Music:
How Great Thou Art from Holy Trinity Platt, Manchester
Lead Us Heavenly Father Lead Us from St Michael's Church, Southampton
And Can It Be from St Pol de Leon, Penzance
Heart of Worship by Philippa Hanna from St Thomas the Martyr's Church, Newcastle
Here Is Love, Vast as the Ocean from Our Lady's Church, York
Brother, Sister Let Me Serve You from St Elisabeth's Church, Reddish
Jerusalem
The Lord's My Shepherd from St John the Baptist, Tideswell
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind from Christ Church, Port Sunlight.
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Trailer: Favourite Hymns
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Stories
Katherine Jenkins explores the beautiful Chapel in the heart of the Royal Hospital Chelsea and meets Reverend Steven Brookes who talks her through the painting in the ceiling. The painting is of the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter morning by Sebastiano Ricci and paid for by Queen Anne. We also hear about the original purpose of the Royal Hospital.聽
Katherine Jenkins meets with Chelsea Pensioner Tony Hunter in the Chapel of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Tony explains what you have to do to qualify as a Chelsea Pensioner, the scarlets they wear on ceremonial occasions and what the chapel means to Tony. We also hear of Tony鈥檚 favourite hymn and why he likes it which is Lead Us Heavenly Father, Lead Us.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby briefly explains why Charles Wesley鈥檚 AND CAN IT BE is his favourite hymn, explaining that it was the first hymn he sang after discovering the love of God for himself
Country Duo, The Shires
Claire McCollum meets with chart-topping British Country Duo The Shires about growing up singing in churches and choirs. Ben shares how much a part of his life music has been and Crissie talks to us about why they sing country music and reflects on her gospel choir days. The Shires and Crissie鈥檚 old choir (ACM) perform an exclusive version of their favourite hymn, Jerusalem.
Presenters' Favourite Hymns
Throughout the show the presenters share their favourite hymns and give us their reasons why.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Katherine Jenkins |
| Presenter | Claire McCollum |
| Executive Producer | Cat Lewis |
| Executive Producer | Emyr Afan |
| Producer | David Waters |
| Series Producer | Matthew Napier |
| Production Company | Avanti Media |