TV spotlight on cathedral

Viewers will see presenter Bill Turnbull, above, touring the cathedral’s nave, which has recently been restored and transformed in a £3m project.

The old pews have gone to create a flexible open space for worship, public gatherings and other community uses.

The programme features traditional hymn singing and performances from the cathedral choir and opera singer Jonathan Veira.

Turnbull also visits sculpture gallery, The Hepworth Wakefield.

The show this Sunday will be screened on BBC1 at 4pm. The second Songs of Praise featuring Wakefield is due to be shown on the BBC on Sunday October 6.