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A Celebration for Ascension DayA Celebration for Ascension Day

"It’s a special occasion marking a key date in the Christian calendar, and an annual celebration of religious broadcasting at the BBC" - Tim Pemberton, Head of Content Production, BBC Religion & Ethics

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Tim Pemberton - Head of Content Production, BBC Religion & Ethics

A Celebration for Ascension Day, live from St Martin-in-the-Fields in London.

  • Tim Pemberton - Head of Content Production, BBC Religion & Ethics
  • Andrew Earis - Director of Music, St Martin-in-the-Fields
  • Canon Ann Easter - Anglican priest in the Holy Trinity East Ham parish in Newham
  • Dai Woolridge - Author, Poet and Storyteller
  • The Congregation
  • Major Jo Moir - Salvation Army Territorial Communications Officer for the UK and Ireland
  • Revd Denzil Larbi - Senior Pastor at West Croydon Baptist Church
  • Junior Winner of the BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2024 – Anna
  • Senior Winner of the BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2024 - Sharon
  • Senior Winner of the BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2024 - Sharon
  • Ennette C Lainchbury - Emerging Generations Champion at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity
  • Violinist Richard Milone
  • Trumpeter Katie Lodge
  • Pianist Jamie Andrews with St Martin's Voices and Director of Music Andrew Earis
  • Rhidian Brook, the novelist and screenwriter, is the preacher.
  • Rhidian Brook, the novelist and screenwriter, is the preacher.
  • Organist Tom Winpenny
  • The congregation sing
  • St Martin's Voices & Director of Music Andrew Earis
  • Alexa Good - Producer, BBC Religion & Ethics
  • Organist Tom Winpenny

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