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Northampton All Saints'

Songs of Praise explores Northampton and reveals the true identity of St George and, on the 25th anniversary of Stephen Lawrence's murder, his mother Doreen talks about her faith.

Josie d'Arby presents Songs of Praise from Northampton's All Saints Church.

To mark the 25th anniversary of Stephen Lawrence's murder his mother, Baroness Doreen Lawrence talks to Sean Fletcher about how her faith has helped during her 18 year fight for justice for her son.

On the eve of St George's Day, the Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin reveals the Middle Eastern identity of England's patron saint.

Josie finds out about the Good Loaf cafe run by the Christian charity Crime 2 Christ and visits the town's premier rugby club, the Saints, which was founded by a clergyman at the end of the 19th century.

Music
Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven from All Saints' Church, Northampton
For All the Saints from All Saints' Church, Northampton
This Is Amazing Grace from City Gates, Ilford
Be Still for the Presence of the Lord from Christ Church URC, Port Sunlight
The Water Is Wide by Blake and The Military Wives Choir
Oh When the Saints Go Marching In from St Alban's Church, Bristol
Lord for the Years from All Saints' Church, Northampton.

34 minutes

Stories

History of St George with the Medieval Combat Society (MCS)
We join the MCS the 14th Century Medieval reenactors group. Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin unpicks the story of St George, England鈥檚 Patron Saint.

The Good Loaf
The Good Loaf caf茅 聽is a social enterprise business set up as part of the Christian charity C2C (Crime To Christ) to help vulnerable woman get employment and skills.

25 years since the death of Stephen Lawrence
On the 25th anniversary of Stephen Lawrence鈥檚 murder, his mother, Baroness Lawrence talks about her long struggle for justice, and how her faith has helped her.聽The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust was set up to help black young men and women achieve professional qualifications.

Northampton Saints Rugby Club
The current Chaplain explains the club鈥檚 Christian origins and how the club continues to be involved with school programmes to inspire young children. 聽We meet first team player Nic Groom.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Josie d'Arby
Presenter Sean Fletcher
Executive Producer Cat Lewis
Executive Producer Emyr Afan
Producer Charlotte Hindle
Series Producer Matthew Napier
Production Company Avanti Media

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