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26/06/2016

Sally Magnusson visits the Somme to commemorate the bloodiest battle in the history of the British Army.

Sally Magnusson visits the Somme to commemorate one of the bloodiest battles in the history of the British Army and retrace the experiences of the devout young men who heard the call of duty.

Music:

Father Hear the Prayer We Offer from St. Mary-le-Tower, Ipswich
O Love, That Wilt Not Let Me Go from St. Machar's Cathedral, Aberdeen
Be Still my Soul, The Lord Is on Thy Side from Church Of Christ The Cornerstone, Milton Keynes
Rest in Peace by Libera
Brother, Sister, Let Me Serve You from Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, Liverpool
I Vow Thee to my Country from The Royal Garrison Church, Aldershot.

35 minutes

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Sun 26 Jun 2016 15:30
主播大秀 One

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  • Charles Rigby

    Father Hear The Prayer We Offer

    Choir: Choir and Congregation of St. Mary-le-Tower, Ipswich. Conductor: Noel Tredinnick. Featured Artist: William Baldry. Featured Artist: Christopher Borrett. Featured Artist: St. Mary-le-Tower Choir. Music Arranger: Paul Leddington-Wright. Music Arranger: Philip Stopford. Lyricist: Patrick Brennan.

    Composer: Charles Rigby

  • Albert Lister Peace

    O Love, That Wilt Not Let Me Go

    Choir: Choir and Congregation of St. Machar's Cathedral, Aberdeen. Featured Artist: Roger B. Williams M.B.E.. Music Arranger: Paul Leddington-Wright. Lyricist: George Matheson.

    Composer: Albert Lister Peace

  • William Croft

    O God Our Help In Ages Past

    Choir: Choir and Congregation of Manchester Cathedral, Manchester. Conductor: Gordon Stewart. Featured Artist: Christopher Stokes. Lyricist: Isaac Watts.

    Composer: William Croft

  • Jean Sibelius

    Be Still My Soul, The Lord Is On Thy Side

    Choir: Church Of Christ The Cornerstone, Milton Keynes. Conductor: Paul Leddington-Wright. Composer: Jean Sibelius. Lyricist: Katheryn A. von Schlegel. Lyricist: Jane Laurie Borthwick.

    Tune: Finlandia

  • Peter Skellern

    Rest In Peace

    Choir: Libera. Lyricist: Peter Skellern.

    Composer: Peter Skellern

  • Richard Gillard

    Brother, Sister, Let Me Serve You

    Choir: Choir and Congregation of Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, Liverpool. Conductor: Simon Lole. Featured Artist: Simon Lenton. Featured Artist: Alex Caldon. Featured Artist: James Topp. Featured Artist: Carol Jarvis. Featured Artist: Richard Sandland. Featured Artist: David Poulter. Music Arranger: Noel Tredinnick. Lyricist: Richard Gillard.

    Composer: Richard Gillard

  • Choir and Congregation of The Royal Garrison Church, Aldershot

    I Vow Thee To My Country (feat. Sgt. Roberts, Cpl. Windley, SSgt. Pickin, Musn. Howard, Sgt. Thomas & The Band of the Royal Corps of Signals)

    Conductor: Paul Leddington-Wright.

Stories

Battle of the Somme Anniversary - Part One


Descendant James Morris Bickersteth joins Sally Magnusson to retrace the story of his great great uncle Morris Bickersteth who fell on 1st July 1916, the very first day of fighting in the Battle of the Somme, one hundred years ago. They are joined by battlefield expert Alan Reed who guides them through an original 1st July trench, and reveals the exact spot on the frontline where Lieutenant Morris Bickersteth fell. James sees his ancestors grave for the first time and reflects on the faith that sustained the Bickersteth family in both life and death.


Trench Re-enactment


To help the public understand what life may have been like in First World War trenches, The Living History Group of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment re-enact trench life and battles at Park Hall Farm in Oswestry, where replica trenches have been constructed. Sean Featherstone, the group's leader, explains why his group of enthusiasts and soldiers take part. Lee Bond describes how his Christian faith motivates him to re-enact the role of the military chaplain, commonly known as the Padre.

Battle of the Somme Anniversary - Part Two


James Morris Bickersteth explores how the death of his great great uncle Morris Bickersteth - who fell in the Battle of the Somme - affected Morris' brother the Reverend Julian Bickersteth who was serving on the frontline as an army chaplain. Sally, Alan and James travel to Talbot House in Popering, Belgium, described as an "oasis in a world gone crazy". They explore the chapel in the loft of this "Everyman's club", a place where soldiers found some solace and brief respite away from the bloodshed.聽

Credits

Presenter Sally Magnusson
Presenter David Grant
Presenter Pam Rhodes
Series Producer Matthew Napier
Executive Producer Tommy Nagra

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