50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
Marking the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing Claire McCollum visits Ely Cathedral and discovers astronaut Buzz Aldrin took Holy Communion on the moon.
To mark the 50th anniversary of the moon landing Claire McCollum reveals the extraordinary story of how astronaut Buzz Aldrin took Holy Communion on the moon. The programme visits Ely Cathedral, where a giant replica of the moon is on display as part of their science festival. A former British NASA engineer, who worked on the space programme, gives his first-hand account of the Apollo 11 mission, and in Ely itself, we visit the house where Oliver Cromwell lived at the start of the English Civil War. Plus there’s the launch of the Young Choir of the Year Competition 2020.
Music
How Great Thou Art – Hereford Cathedral
Abide With Me – Glasgow Cathedral
Indescribable – Holy Trinity Platt Manchester
O Lord Of Every Shining Constellation – Christ Church Port Sunlight
Underneath The Stars – Voces 8
All People That On Earth Do Dwell – Old Royal Naval College Greenwich
Immortal, Invisible – St Macartin’s Cathedral Enniskillen
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Clips
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Former British NASA Engineer
Duration: 02:55
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Holy Communion on the Moon
Duration: 04:14
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Hymn - Abide With Me
Duration: 02:21
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Web Trailer - 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
Duration: 00:57
Stories
Holy Communion on the MoonTo mark the 50th anniversary of the moon landing Claire McCollum speaks to Canon Vicky Johnson, from Ely Cathedral, who reveals the extraordinary story of how astronaut Buzz Aldrin, took Holy communion on the moon!Β
Ely Cathedral Science FestivalΒ Claire McCollum visits Ely Cathedral, where a giant replica of the moon is on display as part of their science festival and she interviews Rev. Dr Andrew Davison about the connection between faith and science.Β
Oliver Cromwell’s HouseSean Fletcher visits the house in Ely where Oliver Cromwell lived at the start of the English Civil War. He interviews Prof. John Morrill, who’s written a biography of Cromwell.Β
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Sean Fletcher |
Presenter | Claire McCollum |
Executive Producer | Cat Lewis |
Executive Producer | Emyr Afan |
Producer | Charlotte Hindle |
Series Producer | Matthew Napier |
Production Company | Avanti Media |
Broadcast
- Sun 21 Jul 2019 12:45