Linda Gaul takes Holman Hunt's picture "The Light of the World" as inspiration for her talk at the beginning of Advent.

Malcolm Guite reads his poem  "Columba".   Peggy Seeger talks about a life writing Folk Songs.   Alan Sorensen tells us to Lighten Up.   Jeremy Irons reads Psalm 124.   Judy Gentis enacts the story of Elizabeth,  having baby John in old age.

MUSIC BETWEEN EACH ITEM for ST ANDREW'S DAY and the beginning of ADVENT

1.   Jesus calls us o'er the tumult - St Michael's Singers

2.   Lord, you have come to the seashore

3.   One day when heaven was filled with his Glory - East Valley choir

4.   A Winter's Tale - David Essex

5.   Come thou long expected Jesus - Steve Green

6.   He came to earth - John Pantry

7.   O come Emmanuel - Dave Christal & Peterborough Cathedral choir

Tamsin Edwards talks to Michael Berkeley about Climate Change.   Jeremy Irons reads Psalm 123.   The Bishop of Aberdeen describes a dedicated prison visitor.   Alan Sorensen advises how to make friends.

MUSIC

1.   "All Creatures of our God and King" - Choir of St George's Chapel Windsor.

2.   "Creation Sings" - Stuart Townend.

3.   "Christ be all around me" - All sons and daughters.

4.   "Hello God" - Red Hurley

5.   "A mighty fortress is our God" - Tennessee Ernie Ford & Alcatraz Choir.

6.   "How much do you think you are worth" - Graham Kendrick.

7.   "Softly and tenderly, Jesus is calling" - Daniel O'Donnell. 

Ginnie Wilkie looks at what a ruler should be like, with examples from 2 Samuel chapter 23, Revelation chapter 1 and the Gospel of John chapter 18.   She gives hope at the end, with a story illustrating that our imperfections could come in useful!

Mary Haddow tells about converting the articles of warfare into symbols of peace.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY.    Francesca Stavrakopolou talks about her partner's experience in the Marines.   Jeremy Irons reads Psalm 122.   Alan Sorensen questions the emphasis on Church Buildings.   Mary Haddow has a talk on Remembrance.

1.   The choir of Chester Cathedral sing "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind".

2.   St Michael's Singers perform "O God our help in ages past".

3.   Chris Tomlin sings "You have shown us".

4.   Scottish Philharmonic Singers perform "Behold the mouintain of the Lord".

5.   Susan Boyle sings "Make me a channel of your peace".

6.   The African Children's Choir perform "Let there be peace on earth".

Cherith Nixon studies the parable of the Labourers in the Vineyard.   Jeremy Irons reads Psalm 121.   Mary Haddow thinks about turning Guns into Ploughshares.   Leo Cushley promotes Prisoners Week (November 21 to 27).

MUSIC

1.   "Jesus the joy of living hearts" - Scottish Festival Singers"

2.   "Amazing Grace, my chains are gone" - East Valley Chorale, Phoenix, Arizona.

3.   "I lift my Eyes (Psalm 121) " - Donny Murdo Macleod

4.   "Blessed are the Peacemakers" - Tony Rich.

5.   "St Teresa's Prayer" - John Michael Talbot.

6.   "I'll go in the strength of the Lord" - All Souls Musicians.

Mary Haddow examines the injunction to let the light shine through us (see Matthew 5 verses 14-16).

Mary Haddow talks about the five Marks of Mission, and what we should do about them.

Cherith Nixon explains what happens on All Souls Day.   Robert Macfarlane describes his love of Wild Places.   Jeremy Irons reads Psalm 114.   Mary Haddow tells the story of the Japanese Karate teacher.   Alan Sorensen talks about The Darkest Hour.

MUSIC 

1.   "For All the Saints" - the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Chorus.

2.   ""In my Father's House"  sung by Elvis Presley.

3.   "There is a Higher Throne"  sung by Kristyn Getty.

4.   "Beyond the Sunset"  sung by Joe Stafford and Gordon Macrae.  

5.   "Looking for a City"  sung by Gaither's Homecoming Friends.

6.   "Will you Come and Follow me" sung by Robert Coaches.

7.   "There's a land that's fairer than day" sung by Johnny Cash.

8.   "Just a little while" sung by Alastair Macdonald.