Bear Grylls to present Songs of Praise – Daily TV round-up

Bear Grylls is to present a special edition of BBC1's 'Songs of Praise'.

Outdoorsman and adventurer Grylls, who is also the Chief Scout, will host a celebration of the first anniversary of the creation of the Wales Coast Path.

He'll be joined on the show by guests Julian Lloyd Webber and the composer Karl Jenkins.

“My Christian faith plays a core part in my life and I am honoured to be presenting 'Songs of Praise' and to be joined by such interesting and talented guests,” he said.

[Westbrook set for Songs of Praise]

"The programme is a television institution which is viewed with great affection by millions including me and my family. This programme is a chance to celebrate the splendour of the stunning Welsh Coastal Path with someone who knows it very well.

"For me, faith is about being strengthened, about being able to climb the biggest mountains in the world with the Person who made them. I have steadily found a natural faith that has grown in my life ever since I was a little kid.

“It is the backbone of what I do. I feel that Jesus is my friend, but it is also a messy sort of journey that has moments of doubt and struggle as well.

“Faith is about riding that out and finding life and joy and peace - and where better to experience those simple things than with the music and stunning scenery of the coastline of Wales?"The show will air on August 25. [Digital Spy]

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