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Faith in the World Week

Clare Balding speaks to singer-songwriter Chris de Burgh in a special programme to close Faith in the World Week 2014.

Clare Balding presents a special programme to close Faith in the World Week 2014 and its theme, The Healing Power of Music. Clare speaks to Chris de Burgh about his involvement with music and healing and Clare's faith guest is composer, Will Todd. Music therapist Bob Heath will also be joining Clare to talk about his work.

Producer: Janet McLarty.

1 hour, 57 minutes

Last on

Sun 2 Nov 2014 07:00

Music Played

  • The Beatles

    Here Comes The Sun

  • Bob Marley & The Wailers

    Three Little Birds

    • Bob Marley & The Wailers - Legend.
    • Island.
  • Martyn Joseph

    Still A Lot of Love Around Here

  • Roy Orbison

    Oh, Pretty Woman

    • Fifty Number Ones Of The 60's (Variou.
    • Global Television.
    • 16.
  • Shaun Escoffery

    People

    • People.
    • Dome Records.
    • 001.
  • Bon Jovi

    Lay Your Hands On Me

    • Blue Smoke - The Best Of.
    • Sony Music.
  • ABBA

    Dancing Queen

    • Abba Gold (40th Anniversary Edition).
    • Polar.
    • 001.
  • Andy Williams

    Can't Take My Eyes Off You

    • Heartbeat: Love Me Tender (Various).
    • Global Television.
  • The Choir Boys

    The Lord is My Shepherd

  • Will Todd

    No More Sorrow

  • Tenebrae, James Sherlock & English Chamber Orchestra

    Sanctus

  • Michael Jackson

    Billie Jean

    • Epic.
  • Eva Cassidy

    Fields Of Gold

    • (CD Single).
    • Blix Street Records.
  • Mike + the Mechanics

    The Living Years

    • Now 1989 (Various Artists).
    • Now.
    • 4.
  • Bill Withers

    Lean On Me

    • Nightlife II (Various Artists).
    • Solitaire Collection.
  • Chris de Burgh

    The Hands Of Man

  • Chris de Burgh

    Pure Joy

  • Elvis Presley

    The Wonder Of You

    • Presley - The All Time Greatest Hits.
    • RCA.
  • Labi Siffre

    (Something Inside) So Strong

    • All Time Classic Tearjerkers (Var).
    • Warner Strategic Marketi.

Chris de Burgh

Chris de Burgh

Singer-songwriter, Chris de Burgh has sold over 45 million albums worldwide and amassed over 3000 concert appearances. He is best known for 'Lady in Red' which was (and still is) a worldwide hit.  He released his 20th studio album of new material in October, called ‘The Hands of Man’.

Will Todd

Will Todd
Will Todd is one of the UK's most popular modern choral composers.  His output includes works for choir, stage and orchestra, and his music has been featured on Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 2, 3 and 4.  His latest album ‘Lux et Veritas’ (Light and Truth) was released in September and  features moving works inspired by his own faith, spirituality and experiences of working through pain to find peace.

Bob Heath

Bob Heath

Bob is a music therapist who has worked extensively in Palliative and Bereavement care both as a clinician and a lecturer.   He has presented his work at a wide range of events including The Hay Literature Festival and Medicine Unboxed.  Bob has been a musician since his teens and uses song writing as part of his music therapy sessions.

Broadcast

  • Sun 2 Nov 2014 07:00