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Radio 4,24 Dec 2025,75 mins

Midnight Mass

Available for 12 days

From the heart of Liverpool, Christmas begins with a radiant celebration of the Nativity. Midnight Mass, live from Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral, is led by the Dean of Liverpool, the Very Reverend Dr Sue Jones, and the sermon is given by the Interim Bishop of Liverpool, the Right Reverend Ruth Worsley. The Cathedral Choir sings O holy night and Will Todd’s My Lord has come alongside much-loved congregational carols including O come, all ye faithful and Hark! the herald angels sing. Director of Music: Stephen Mannings Organist: Ian Tracey Producer: Andrew Earis

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