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Port Sunlight
Claire McCollum is in Port Sunlight to hear how Christian entrepreneur William Hesketh Lever built this idyllic village to house his soap factory workers. The Reverend Kate Bottley meets the remarkable 13-year-old who sings like an angel.
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Sun 6 Aug 201715:40
Clips
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Teen singing sensation Beau Dermott
Duration: 02:55
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Who was Christian industrialist William Lever?
Duration: 03:48
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Beau Dermott performs Tears in Heaven
Duration: 03:23
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Trailer: Songs of Praise at Port Sunlight
Duration: 00:56
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Claire McCollum |
| Presenter | Kate Bottley |
| Executive Producer | Emyr Afan |
| Executive Producer | Cat Lewis |
| Producer | Charlotte Hindle |
| Series Producer | Matthew Napier |
| Production Company | Avanti Media |
Broadcast
- Sun 6 Aug 201715:40
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