Studio guests Claire, Adrian and Tim told us about some events that had been happening locally today to remember the significance of Good Friday. There had been a number of Walks of Witness. Tim gave details about the walk in Brentwood, with well over 500 people. He particularly enjoyed the band that played outside the cathedral at the end of the walk. Claire had been on the walk in Ingatestone, which had begun at the Catholic church and had stopped at the Elim and United Reformed Churches on the way to the parish church. She noted how moving it was to see the cross being carried by a group of young girls. Adrian and Tim gave details of the three hour meditation covering Holy Week held at Christ Church Warley. Claire spoke about the hour of silent meditation with prayer stations in Ingatestone Parish Church. Jonty and Claire explained why Easter mattered to them. In the first hour we had a number of music items related to the Easter and faith themes. In the second hour we reverted to the usual mixture of stories, requests and music across many genres.

Tonight’s playlist
Booker T & MGs – Crazy – show theme
Carrie Underwood – Jesus take the wheel
Superstar – Murray Head
Darlene Zchech – Call on Jesus
Go Fish – Until the stars fall – chosen by Tim
Mike & the Mechanics – Living years – chosen by Claire
Dolly Parton – Try
Malcolm & Alwyn – The world needs Jesus
Lady Antebellum – Need you now – requested by Michael
Godspell – By my side
Neil Diamond – Something blue – requested by Patrick
Evone Elleman – Everythings alright –
Beatles – Till there was you – the original 78 demo sold at auction this week for £77,000. Ringo Starr’s boyhood home sold for £70,000.
Gary Shandling Show theme – remembering Gary who died this week.
Diana Krall – Sorry seems to be the hardest word
Ray Davies and the Crouch End Chorus – Waterloo Sunset – loved by Lee, working hard in the office and listening to the show.
Post Modern Jukebox – Living on a prayer – a controversial play tonight, with Bon Jovi fans not liking this version.
Shires – Made in England – loved by Rene.
Nat King Cole – Almost like being in love
Josh Mostel – King Herod’s song
George Martin – Theme One.

Join me next week, when my guest is from The Healing Bus prayer ministry.

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