Hampton Court
2017 is the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, so Aled Jones goes behind the scenes at Hampton Court Palace, favourite haunt of Henry VIII and his six wives.
2017 is the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, so Aled Jones goes behind the scenes at Hampton Court Palace, favourite haunt of Henry VIII and his six wives. It was at Hampton Court Palace that Henry engineered a split with the church in Rome. There is also a look back at the very best of Songs of Praise from the last 12 months.
Music:
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven from Liverpool Anglican Cathedral
Let All the World in Every Corner Sing from Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich
Get Happy from St. James Church, Clerkenwell
New Year Carol by Romsey Abbey Choir
To God Be the Glory from Hackney Empire
O Worship the King from All Saints Church, Cheltenham
You Shall Go Out With Joy from St. James The Greater, Leicester.
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Hampton Court
Duration: 03:58
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Hymn - New Year Carol
Duration: 01:55
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Aled Jones previews this week's Songs of Praise
Duration: 00:35
Stories
Aled Jones goes behind the scenes at Hampton Court Palace, home of King Henry VIII, whose turbulent marital history changed the church in England forever. Tracey Borman reveals King Henry's motivations and his faith, and the marks he left on the Tudor Great Hall and the Chapel Royal.
Music Highlights
Musical Highlights from the past twelve months including Gregory Porter, Katherine Jenkins and Laura Mvula, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Day and Gospel Choir of the Year.
Story Highlights
2016 was another busy year for us at Songs of Praise - bringing you inspirational stories from home and abroad.
Hampton Court - Part Two
Aled Jones discovers how Henry VIII's burning desire for a male heir led him to discard his first two wives and break with the church of Rome. Aled explores the Chapel Royal and the lavish christening of Edward VI, Henry's long-awaited male heir. He also samples the drink hat was used to toast the baby's arrival and the lavishness of King Henry VIII's court. We also hear about the often forgotten "New Year Prince" who - had he survived - would have changed the course of British history.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Aled Jones |
| Series Producer | Matthew Napier |
| Executive Producer | Dave Stanford |
Broadcast
- New Year's Day 2017 13:55