Chichester Cathedral Choir spread festive cheer on ITV's Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh

Posted
11th Dec 2023
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Art and Music

Chichester Cathedral’s Choir took centre stage on ITV's Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh on Sunday 10th December.

The heartwarming feature follows the Choir's enchanting journey as they prepare the busiest date in their calendar – Advent and Christmas.

Viewers were treated to an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of the Choir, with interviews featuring key figures such as Organist & Master of the Choristers, Charles Harrison, and Interim Dean of Chichester, The Reverend Canon Simon Holland. These conversations offered insights into the dedication, passion, and skill that go into creating the Choir's world-class performances.

In the programme Charles highlights the importance of music to the life of this living place of worship: “The Choir’s work is sometimes described as the heartbeat of the Cathedral. Whatever’s going on in the troubled world, of whatever challenges individuals are facing, they can rely on...  the Choir, turning out and singing services every day.”

Pupils from the Prebendal School face Chichester's stone Cathedral. The pupils stand on a playground, surrounded by a fence.
Above: The programme showcases the work of the Choristers, who are schooled at the neighbouring Prebendal School

The programme also shined a spotlight on the Cathedral's Choristers, who receive their education at the neighbouring Prebendal School, a rich tradition that has taken place for centuries.

Missed the programme? Not to worry! You can watch ITV's Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh on ITV Player now (from 53.00 minutes).

Click here to watch the programme

Posted
11th Dec 2023
News category
Art and Music