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Valuing fellowship and community through nostalgia
Becky meets James B Partridge to learn why adults flock to his ‘School Assembly Bangers' - even selling out Glastonbury - to sing nostalgic songs from their childhood.
Becky Silver talks to James B Partridge about the popularity of school assembly hymns.
A week of features exploring the nostalgia and spiritual resonance of school assembly hymns, anticipating the results of a Songs of Praise poll of the Nations Favourite Assembly Hymns.
Reading: Philippians 4: 4-9
Music:
He’s got the world in His hands – Laurie London
Shine Jesus Shine – Graham Kendrick
Colours of Day – Hall Grove School
On radio
Wed 19 Nov 2025
09:45
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
Broadcast
- Wed 19 Nov 2025 09:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
