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When is Songs Of Praise on BBC One, who are the presenters and can I buy the hymn book?

SONGS Of Praise is a popular religious TV show that presents Christian hymns from various churches and cathedrals around the UK each week.

Singing sensation Katherine Jenkins recently joined the show's line-up but who else is in the presenting team and where can you buy the hymn book?

 Songs Of Praise airs every Sunday evening
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Songs Of Praise airs every Sunday eveningCredit: BBC

When is Songs Of Praise on BBC One?

Songs Of Praise airs every Sunday, usually in the afternoon or early evening.

On Sunday August 20, the 35-minute show begins at 2:15pm, with hymns from Edinburgh's Stockbridge Church.

During the episode, Sally Magnusson will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Edinburgh Festival.

We will also be introduced to a new presenter – the former JLS star JB Gill, who meets gospel group the Blind Boys of Alabama.

 Katherine Jenkins is a presenter on Songs Of Praise
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Katherine Jenkins is a presenter on Songs Of PraiseCredit: Rex Features

Who is in the Songs Of Praise presenting team with Katherine Jenkins?

Katherine Jenkins' first episode aired on Sunday 23rd July, when she appeared alongside Aled Jones and Pamela Rhodes.

Other main presenters of the show include David Grant, Bill Turnbull, Sally Magnusson, Diane-Louise Jordan, Claire McCollum, Connie Fisher, Josie d'Arby and Dan Walker.

The most recent addition to the line-up is JB Gill, the ex-JLS star who has also appeared on Dance, Dance, Dance.

Speaking before she began her her new role, Katherine said: "Having watched Songs Of Praise for as long as I can remember and after the many appearances on the show over the past 12 years, it is wonderful to officially become part of the family," she said.

"I am hugely excited about my new role, about working with my friend Aled again and about meeting and worshipping with new people across the country."

 Pam Rhodes, Aled Jones and Diane-Louise Jordan are regular presenters
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Pam Rhodes, Aled Jones and Diane-Louise Jordan are regular presentersCredit: PA:Press Association

Can I buy the Songs Of Praise hymn book?

Yes. If you are big fan of the show and want to get your hands on the hymn book you are in luck.

BBC Songs Of Praise is available from most Christian book shops.  It is also available on Amazon for £6.61.

You can also buy The Songs of Praise album in all major record stores, online music stores and in many supermarkets if you live in the UK.

 

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