Christmas Morning

Live service led by the Dean of Manchester Cathedral, capturing the wonder of the Nativity with music and readings. The story of Christmas is explored by the Dean of Manchester, the Very Rev Rogers Govender, and the Bishop of Manchester, the Rt Rev Prof David Walker, will preach. Organist and master of the choristers Christopher Stokes leads the congregation in some of the nation's favourite carols, including O Come All Ye Faithful, Unto Us Is Born a Son and While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night.

Live broadcast of a traditional Yorkshire Christmas service. The minster choir, accompanied by the Hammonds Brass Band, will lead the congregation in a host of well-loved carols, including a special arrangement of While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks and the Yorkshire folk tune On Ilkley Moor Baht'at. The service will be led by the Vicar of Halifax Minster, the Rev Canon Hilary Barber, while the Bishop of Huddersfield, the Rt Rev Smitha Prasadam, will tell of the hope of the Christmas story in her sermon.

A joyful celebration of the birth of Christ, weaving together carols, readings and prayers from across cultures and languages, reflecting Bradford's status as UK City of Culture.