Paisley
Sally Magnusson visits the Scottish town of Paisley, home to a world-renowned sculptor who is creating a 'work of a lifetime', and a craft group whose colourful creation is set to go down in history. Plus inspirational hymns and traditional music from Paisley Abbey.
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Paisley Trailer (20.10.2013)
Duration: 00:53
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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Praise to the Holiest in the Height, performed by Choir and Congregation of Paisley Abbey.
Tune: Billing, Music: R.R. Terry (1865-1938), Words: John Henry Newman (1801-1890).
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The Summons, peformed by the Choir and the Congregation at Paisley Abbey.
Tune: Kelvingrove, Music: Trad, Words: Graham Maule John L. Bell.
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O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go, performed by Alistair Ogilvy, Kris Drever and Kristan Harvey.
Performed By: Alistair Ogilvy, Kris Drever and Kristan Harvey, Written by:George Matheson
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Beauty for Brokenness, performed by the Choir and Congregation at Paisley Abbey.
Tune: Beauty for Brokenness, Music and Words: Graham Kendrick, Arranged by: P L Wright.
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When I Found Jesus, performed by Steph Macleod.
Written and Performed By: Steph Macleod
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O For A Closer Walk, performed by The Paisley Abbey Choir at Paisley Abbey.
Music: William Cowper, Arranged by: George McPhee.
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O Jesus, I Have Promised, performed by the Choir and Congregation at Paisley Abbey.
Tune: Wolvercote, Music: W. H. Ferguson (1874-1950), Words:J. E. Bode (1816-74)
Factsheet for Sunday 20th October 2013
Paisley: Sally Magnusson visits the Scottish town that is home to a world-renowned sculptor who is creating a 'work of a lifetime' and a craft group whose colourful creation is set to go down in history. Plus inspirational hymns and traditional music from Paisley Abbey.
Interviewees
Alexander Stoddart
Alexander is one of Scotlandβs most renowned sculptors. He is Sculptor in Ordinary to the Queen in Scotland and has made statues that can be seen in many Scottish towns and cities. He tells Sally about a commission to make a largerβthan-life size sculpture of Jesus and the twelve Disciples for a private chapel.
He explains how he enters a trance like state when fashioning the models from which his sculptures will be made; the figures forming beneath his fingers without him being consciously aware of what he is making. He describes the process as being about inspiration rather than creativity.
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STAR Project
The STAR Project is a Community organisation formed when representatives from several of Paisley churches decided to join forces to offer support to people in the North End of Paisley. The project supports individuals and their families with a wide range of services and activities.
We see a group workshop aimed at boosting peopleβs self-esteem and meet Grace who tells of her difficulties finding her feet when she moved to Paisley with her children. Her faith in God, and the support she received from the STAR project have helped her to get her life back on track.
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Paisley Patter
Paisley Patter is a group of devoted to spreading a positive message about Paisley. Theyβve created an embroidered panel β one of many that have been sewn in towns and cities throughout Scotland.Μύ Since filming, the panels have been joined together to form βThe Great Tapestry of Scotlandβ the longest tapestry in the world.
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Performances
Steph McLeod
Steph tells Sally how Alcohol very nearly ruined his life. His drinking prevented him from completing his studies at Glasgowβs prestigious music college, the Conservatoire, Μύand eventually led to him sleeping rough.
He found himself in the Bethany Christian Centre, a shelter for homeless men with addiction problems.Μύ While there he attended a talk about Christianity and felt a new connection to God.
Heβs now a singer- songwriter and lives with his wife and family in Edinburgh.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
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| Presenter | Sally Magnusson |
| Producer | Karen Hannah |
| Series Editor | David Taviner |
| Executive Producer | Tommy Nagra |
Broadcast
- Sun 20 Oct 2013 16:10