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Charles Wesley 1

Howard Goodall traces the life of popular hymnwriter Charles Wesley who was born 300 years ago and introduces some of his finest hymns from Wesley's Chapel in London.

In the first of two programmes, Howard Goodall traces the life of popular hymnwriter Charles Wesley who was born 300 years ago and introduces some of his finest hymns from Wesley's Chapel in London, including Rejoice, the Lord is King. He discovers what inspired Wesley, one of the founders of the Methodist Church, to write more than 6,000 hymns, how he discovered his faith after returning from a traumatic visit to America and why he wanted to be buried as a member of the Church of England.

35 minutes

Last on

Sun 14 Oct 200717:25
BBC One except Scotland

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PresenterHoward Goodall

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  • Sun 14 Oct 200717:10
    BBC One Scotland
  • Sun 14 Oct 200717:25
    BBC One except Scotland

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