Songs of Praise

Aled Jones marks the beginning of the Advent countdown to Christmas with a visit to Hexham Abbey. Traditional Advent hymns including 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel', 'Hills of the North' and 'Rejoice' are sung by members of the Royal School of Church Music, currently celebrating its 80th anniversary. Meet the girl who faced incredible odds to pursue a musical career. Enjoy seasonal Advent music from BBC Radio 2 Young Chorister of 2006, William Dutton.