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Episode 3

Episode 3 of 4

Richard Hawley investigates spirituality, religion, superstition and mysticism in sea faring towns. He visits Filey in North Yorkshire and the Aberdeen Maritime Museum.

Sheffield singer songwriter Richard Hawley travels the length and breadth of the country on a unique tour of the coast. Richard investigates spirituality, religion, superstition and mysticism in sea faring towns. He visits Filey in North Yorkshire where the Filey Fisherman's choir, a Methodist preaching band, sings about the parallels between spiritual salvation and literal rescue from stormy seas. At the Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Richard is shown a boat shaped altar, where families of sailors would pray for their safety.

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 22 Feb 2010 23:30

Broadcast

  • Mon 22 Feb 2010 23:30