Songs of Praise: Easter Sunday Special, 31 March 2024, BBC One

Aled Jones hosts a very special Easter Sunday edition of Songs of Praise, exploring the significance of this sacred occasion for Christians everywhere. Jones begins the celebrations by joining an early morning service at the historic St Martin’s in Canterbury, the oldest church in the English-speaking world, where he chats with Rev Dr Charlotte Sleigh about the significance of Jesus’ resurrection.

The presentation moves to an Easter tradition in Bermuda, where Laura Wright discovers the joyful custom of flying kites to symbolise the risen Christ. Back in Canterbury, the new dean, Very Rev Dr David Monteith, shares his insights into the meaning of Easter and its representation of good’s triumph over evil.

The program incorporates a variety of songs and hymns that encapsulate the hope and happiness associated with Easter. Viewers can enjoy renditions of ‘Jesus Christ Is Risen Today’ and ‘Now the Green Blade Riseth,’ among others. There’s also a special performance by Katherine Jenkins, adding a further layer of musical splendour to the proceedings.

This heartwarming and reflective episode, airing on BBC One on Sunday 31 March, 2024 at 1.30pm, is a fitting tribute to the Easter story and its enduring impact on lives today.