Songs of Praise turns its attention to fathers and faith this Sunday, with a celebration of paternal love just in time for Father’s Day. Airing at 12:10 PM on BBC One, the episode finds presenter Sean Fletcher in Margate, Kent, exploring the bonds between fathers, families, and the divine.
Fletcher sits down with Harry Baker, a Christian poet and new dad, to discuss the unique joys and struggles of parenthood. The episode also visits a “Who Let the Dads Out” group, highlighting the importance of male role models and support systems within the church community. Fletcher also speaks to a father whose experience with adoption led him toward a deeper embrace of faith.
Music, of course, is woven throughout the episode. The program features hymns from congregations across the UK, including “Father God, I Wonder,” “Good, Good Father,” “How Great Thou Art,” “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us,” “I Cannot Tell,” and “Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us.”
For those seeking a dose of Sunday inspiration—and a moment to appreciate the dads in their lives—this episode of Songs of Praise hits a familiar, reassuring note. It’s a gentle reminder of the power of family, community, and faith—especially when set against the backdrop of a seaside town.
“Songs of Praise” airs Sunday, 15 June at 12:10 PM on BBC One.
