Easter 2024

Make Premier your home this Easter as we guide you through the events which changed the world forever. Dive into the heart of Easter with our special series, See the Cross, Lift up the Cross, Carry the Cross, where Rev Carton Baxter brings Luke's Gospel to life. Be uplifted by The Power of the Cross with Fr John Twisleton, exploring Christ's transformative sacrifice through biblical insights that bridge ancient prophecy with modern-day faith. Then join Rick Warren for a special message on Easter Sunday. See the full schedule below or listen on demand to our special shows.

Tune into some very special programmes on Premier Gospel this Easter...

Monday 25th March

Programmes as normal until…

1300 See the Cross, Lift up the Cross, Carry the Cross: The Denials

The first in a 5 part series of messages based on Luke’s Gospel exploring the impact of Christ’s death and resurrection, with Rev Carton Baxter, Rector of Kilmore and St Saviour’s The Dobbin in Northern Ireland

1400 Daytime with Josh Carter including at

1730 The Power of the Cross with Father John Twisleton

Celebrating Christ’s work of substitution carrying our sin upon the Cross dying in our place to live in our place as we repent and welcome God’s provision with insight from Isaiah 53:4-5, Romans 6:6 and Galatians 2:19-20

1800 Programmes as normal until..

2200 The Messiah for Lent

Daily readings taken from the Immerse Reading Bible reflecting Jesus’ story and the whole of the New Testament.

 

Tuesday 26th March

Programmes as normal until…

1300 See the Cross, Lift up the Cross, Carry the Cross: The Trial

The second in a 5 part series of messages based on Luke’s Gospel exploring the impact of Christs death and resurrection, with Rev Carton Baxter, Rector of Kilmore and St Saviour’s The Dobbin in Northern Ireland

1400 Daytime with Josh Carter

1730 The Power of the Cross with Father John Twisleton

Celebrating Christ’s sacrifice upon the Cross making us one with God in fulfilling ancient sacrificial rites by providing the sinless victim who alone can cleanse our sin with insight from Genesis 15:7-18, Matthew 26:26-28, Ephesians 5:2

1800 Programmes as normal until..

2200 The Messiah for Lent

Daily readings taken from the Immerse Reading Bible reflecting Jesus’ story and the whole of the New Testament.

 

Wednesday 27th March

0700 Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Live from St James’ Church, Carlisle with guests from across Cumbria to share what God is doing through His people in the region

1000 Faith, Hope and Love

1300 See the Cross, Lift up the Cross, Carry the Cross: The Sentence

The third in a 5 part series of messages based on Luke’s Gospel exploring the impact of Christs death and resurrection, with Rev Carton Baxter, Rector of Kilmore and St Saviour’s The Dobbin in Northern Ireland

1400 Daytime with Josh Carter

Including Ian Britton live from Sunderland Connect

1730 The Power of the Cross with Father John Twisleton

Celebrating the triumph of Christ upon the Cross breaking the tyranny of evil powers over humanity leading those who repent and believe into victorious living with insight from Exodus 15:1-3, 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, 1 John 4:5

1800 Programmes as normal until..

2200 The Messiah for Lent

Daily readings taken from the Immerse Reading Bible reflecting Jesus’ story and the whole of the New Testament

 

Thursday 28th March

0700 Inspirational Breakfast

1000 Faith, Hope and Love

1300 See the Cross, Lift up the Cross, Carry the Cross: Agape Meal

The fourth in a 5 part series of messages based on Luke’s Gospel exploring the impact of Christ’s death and resurrection, with Rev Carton Baxter, Rector of Kilmore and St Saviour’s The Dobbin in Northern Ireland

1400 Daytime live from Cornwall with Josh Carter and Donna Birrell live from Cornwall

Josh will be sharing the seat with Donna Birrell as they broadcast live from Central Methodist, Heston, Cornwall

1730 The Power of the Cross with Father John Twisleton

Celebrating the example of Christ’s self-emptying upon the Cross and the empowering provision of unconditional love found at the Cross by those who welcome Christ with insight from Hosea 11:1-4, Philippians 2:6-11, John 3:16

1800 Programmes as normal until..

2200 The Messiah for Lent

Daily readings taken from the Immerse Reading Bible reflecting Jesus’ story and the whole of the New Testament.

 

Good Friday

0700 Inspirational Breakfast with Michael Fanstone

1000 Faith, Hope and Love at Easter with Chick Yuill

1100 Judas: The Betrayer

The ultimate betrayer, Judas has long been vilified, but what do todays academics have to say about the man? Presented by Lisa Mainwaring

1200 Good Friday Communion with Rev David Senior

1300 See the Cross, Lift up the Cross, Carry the Cross - The Death

The final part of this 5 part series of messages based on Luke’s Gospel exploring the impact of Christs death and resurrection with Rev Carton Baxter, Rector of Kilmore and St Saviour’s The Dobbin in Northern Ireland

1400 Prayers of Hope for Good Friday

1500 The Shadow of the Cross with Noel Treddinick

1600 Today, you will be with me in paradise

What is it like to hit rock bottom, to cry out to God and have your prayers answered?

We hear powerful stories of transformation from a group of people whose lives were wrecked by alcoholism, drug taking, prostitution, and physical abuse. Each has been helped through the gospel shared through the ministry of Christian charity, Junction 42

1700 Daytime with Josh Carter

1800 Programmes as normal until…

2200 Messiah for Lent

2300 Today, You Will Be With Me in Paradise (repeat)

 

Holy Saturday 

0600 Saturday Quiet Time with Rev Tony Miles

0800 Inspirational Breakfast with Michael Fanstone

1000 Daytime with David Senior

1300 All Together Now Easter Special with Pam Rhodes

1345 All Souls Bitesize Easter Special with Noel Tredinnick

1400 Daytime with Craig Wakeling

1800 Unbelievable?

Did it really happen: the Resurrection? With Mike Licona vs Lawrence Shapiro hosted by Andy Kind

 

Easter Sunday

Programmes as normal until…

1000 Worship At Home with Simon Ward including:

At 1030 Sunday Sermon “He Did It All For You”. When the way forward is unclear, when the things that divide us seem too great to bridge, when the pressures of life seem too great to bear, there is a hope that cannot be defeated. A hope that gives you power for today, and a confidence for tomorrow. That hope is Jesus Christ. Because of the cross and because of his resurrection, hope is alive. In this message at Saddleback Church, Pastor Rick Warren shares a special Easter message called He Did It All for You. We will learn how the events surrounding the first Easter weekend, 2,000 years ago, can impact our lives today.

1300 Premier Life Easter Special with Dr Micha Jazz

1500 Life Study of the Bible

1530 New Horizons

1545 Power of Faith

1600 The Leadership File

1630 Across the Pond

1700 CS Lewis

1800 Hearts and Hymns (repeat)

1900 Prayers of Hope for Easter

2000 Lucas on Life at Easter

2030 A Word in Season with John Pantry

2100 All Souls in Praise (repeat)

2200 Premier Tonight with Michael Fanstone

 

Easter Monday

Programmes as normal until…

1000 Faith, Hope and Love with Maria Rodrigues

Maria talks to Jill Weber of Waverley Abbey shares what prompted her to leave Canada and come to the UK to lead a residential community where Christians live, work, pray and serve together. She shares her story and offers tips for entering the presence of God in daily life.

1100 Faith, Hope and Love with Maria Rodrigues

Maria talks to Jonathan Odgden, worship leader and singer / songwriter behind the group 'Rivers and Robots'. He shares how God is leading him to work with Christian song writers in Asia at the moment to produce new music, and the role that his family church played in giving him the confidence to step into leading worship.

1200 The Passion

Composer Adrian Snell shares the journey from his first production of The Passion which was released in 1980 to the anniversary version. He talks about his own journey of faith, the Easter story and how this inspired this epic production.

1400 Stories of Transformation

1500 Back Home with Keith and Kristyn Getty

In this special, Pam Rhodes talks to the Irish modern day hymn writers, Keith & Getty as they came `back home', to begin their Sing! Europe tour in 2023 in Belfast.

1600 The Profile with Francine Rivers

Taken from our archives, Francine River’s, one of the most popular novelists of all time talks to Premier’s Clare Musters about her life and books

1700 Sing! Europe with Keith & Kristyn Getty