Gospel Christmas
Beverley Knight and Gregory Porter introduce a feast of uplifting festive music from the cream of the British gospel scene, at the church of St John in Hackney.
Singer and musical theatre star Beverley Knight and US jazz-soul-gospel singer Gregory Porter introduce a feast of uplifting festive music from the cream of the British gospel scene, at the church of St John at Hackney in London. It is a big Christmas singalong - gospel style!
The longstanding London Community Gospel Choir and the fresh and funky House Gospel Choir are joined by Mobo-nominated songstress Katy B, Lion King star Shaun Escoffery and vocal quintet VadΓ©, as well as contributions from the hosts - a transatlantic duo each with their feet firmly in gospel. Gospel classics are in the mix with traditional carols and popular songs given a gospel twist. Gregory Porter and VadΓ© combine on a stripped down version of the Johnny Mathis hit When A Child Is Born, Katy B brings a swinging sweetness to Silent Night, Shaun Escoffery sings his hero Donny Hathaway's This Christmas and Beverley Knight delivers a barnstorming performance of modern gospel classic I Am Not Forgotten. By the time the cast combine for a rousing finale of O Come All Ye Faithful, the place is rocking.
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Backstage festive fun with the cast of Gospel Christmas
Duration: 02:01
Music Played
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Vade
Mary Had a Baby
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House Gospel Choir
Joy to the World
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Gregory Porter
When Was Jesus Born
Choir: London Community Gospel Choir. -
Gregory Porter
Go Tell it on the Mountain
Choir: London Community Gospel Choir. -
Katy B
Silent Night
Choir: House Gospel Choir. -
London Community Gospel Choir
Fear Not
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Vade
Away in a Manger
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Vade
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
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Vade
The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy
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Beverley Knight
I Am Not Forgotten
Choir: London Community Gospel Choir. -
House Gospel Choir
Oh Holy Night
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Gregory Porter & Vade
When A Child Is Born
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London Community Gospel Choir
Faith
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Shaun Escoffery
This Christmas
Choir: House Gospel Choir. -
Beverley Knight & Gregory Porter
Mary Did You Know
Choir: London Community Gospel Choir. -
Beverley Knight, Gregory Porter, Shaun Escoffery & Katy B
O Come All Ye Faithful
Choir: House Gospel Choir. Choir: London Community Gospel Choir.
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Producer | Serena Cross |
Director | Bridget Caldwell |
Broadcasts
- Christmas Day 2016 20:30
- Tue 27 Dec 2016 00:25
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