A Celebration for Ascension Day is a Religious programme.

A Celebration for Ascension Day

The first church service broadcast on the BBC was held at St Martin-in-the-Fields in 1924, led by the Rev Dick Sheppard. One hundred years later, the current vicar of St Martin's, the Rev Dr Sam Wells, preaches live to mark Ascension Day - the time when Christians celebrate Jesus ascending to Heaven after his resurrection. The Rev Lucy Winkett leads the service, with contributions from Pam Rhodes and Swarzy Macaly. With readers Leslie Griffiths, Canon Ann Easter, Guvna B and Angel Morgan.

Genre: Religious

Running Time: 60 minutes (approx)

When is A Celebration for Ascension Day next on TV?

It's next showing on BBC Radio 4 May 9th, 8:00pm. See more...

Main Cast

Alexa Good