"Songs of Praise has grown from the experimental broadcast of an evening service at Harrow School to 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, Aled Jones and Sally Magnusson have 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."
Author description
Trevor Barnes is a journalist and award winning reporter for the BBC's Religion and Ethics department, reporting regularly for the 'Sunday' programme on Radio 4. He has compiled and presented many documentaries for Radio 2, Radio 4, and the World Service. An occasional columnist for Church Times he has written 12 books including a biography of Terry Waite and books for children.