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200 Years of RNLI on Songs of Praise, 3 March 2024 on BBC One
Songs of Praise is set to air a special episode on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 1:15 PM on BBC One. In this episode titled “200 Years of RNLI,” the Rev Canon Kate Bottley joins the lifeboat crew in Scarborough to explore the Christian values that underpin saving lives at sea.
Viewers will accompany Kate as she embarks on a training exercise aboard the Scarborough lifeboat, gaining firsthand experience of what it takes to be part of a life-saving team. The chaplain offers insights into the role faith plays in supporting the crew’s important work.
Additionally, viewers will learn about Grace Darling, a young Christian woman whose courageous sea rescue in 1838 propelled her to national fame and turned her into an iconic figure associated with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). Kate delves into the significance of faith in Grace Darling’s remarkable story and its impact within the context of RNLI’s history.
The episode also features beloved hymns and music traditionally cherished by seafarers. These include an adaptation of “Eternal Father Strong to Save” with a special verse dedicated to lifeboat crews.
Join Songs of Praise for this insightful and uplifting exploration of faith and devotion within one of Britain’s most venerable institutions. Tune in to BBC One on Sunday, March 3rd at 1:15 PM for “200 Years of RNLI.”