Sunday Half Hour - 23/05/2010

Today is the feast of Pentecost which commemorates the birth of the Christian church. Brian D'Arcy celebrates by looking at some of the traditions of Whitsuntide, including the northern Whit walks. He explores the background and importance of the festival and marks it with traditional hymns and prayers. This week's featured choir is the Edinburgh Royal Choral Union, directed by Michael Bawtree, and the organist is Morley Whitehead.