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Oh My Goodness with Aled Jones

Oh My Goodness is what everyone needs right now. Goodness in each episode.  Aled Jones is joined by a special guest to celebrate the good news we rarely hear, hailing unsung heroes and bringing you selfless acts of kindness that make our days just that little bit happier.

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Aled Jones and Canon Ann mark the end of Lockdown by looking back at the highlights of their entertaining and touching podcasts.

Aled and Ann - or  Canon and Jones make the end of Lockdown with their memories.

Aled and Ann consider orbiting priests,  celebrating Christmas in the park and pay tribute to Chris Norton whose sustained life alteration injuries as a result of a sporting accident.

Aled Jones and Canon Ann celebrate Christmas - in July!

Aled and Cannon and consider the penalties of overdue library books and videos while Ann reveals her summer fashion wardrobe!

Aled Jones and Canon Ann discuss penalties and more!

Aled Jones and Canon Ann Easter consider why 99s are so called, how confusion has reigned for a woman called Siri and share their delight about a new book, honouring Patrick Bronte - Old Tabby Bronte, The Servant's Tale by Hilary Robinson.

Aled and Canon Ann share the fun news ranging from 99 ice creams to the Brontes!

Canon Ann and Aled Jones discuss who should play them in films, why they are unlikely to share the same swimming pool and pay tribute to the selfless acts of others.

They're back!  Aled Jones and Canon Ann chat about all the fun news.

Canon Ann and Aled Jones pay tribute to the organisers of the Duke of Edinburgh's Funeral.  In other news they find out about a missing parrot who returned speaking Spanish - and Ann reveals how family feuds have been played out in her church!

Spanish Speaking Parrots and WhatsApp Message Fails!

Aled Jones and Canon Ann reflect on the life and legacy of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh.  Ann, as a former Chaplain to Her Majesty the Queen, provides valuable insight into the man who has been described as the Grandfather of the nation.

Aled Jones and Canon Ann pay tribute to HRH The Duke Of Edinburgh

Aled and Canon Ann celebrate 150 years of the Royal Albert Hall and Aled confesses to a digression on the hallowed stage! They discuss vintage chocolate, if a surname can inspire an occupation and whether Ann should set herself up as a post party cleaner!

The Royal Albert Hall and Aled's Guilty Secret!

Aled and Ann celebrate Easter and recognise all the fantastic work that is helping to lift spirits a year on from the start of the Pandemic.

April Fool, Oscars, Festivals and more - Easter Season Greetings from Aled and Canon Ann

Canon Ann Easter and Aled Jones consider the merits of sharing garden space, whether table manners have declined since medieval times and date nights in Lockdown come under the spotlight.  Music from Nathan Carter.

Date Nights, Table Manners and Gardens to Rent!

York Minster, redefining the notion of celebrity and pet empathy are just some of the subjects covered this week in Aled and Canon Ann's lively podcast.

Aled and Canon Ann chat about pet empathy, dusty organ pipes and song!

From Board Games to the Brontes - inspiring ways people are using technology to engage with the wider world.  Music this week comes from Miel.

From Board Games to the Brontes - inspiring ways people are using technology to engage with the wider world.

Find out  about Canon Ann's shocking news when she was asked directions from a driver - while Aled celebrates the work of the English National Opera who are helping those who have suffered with Covid.   Music for Peace is the new single from Paul Carrack.You're Not Alone.

Aled Jones is shocked by Canon Ann's 'revealing' news this week

Canon Ann suggests another option for Baked Beans On Weetabix!  The Jorvik Thing, Europe's biggest Viking Festival, goes online this week and Aled celebrates the ingenuity of two business women from Leeds who sent out Thank You Biscuits during Lockdown

The Handforth Parish Council debacle and Canon Ann's secret present hideaway cause Aled much amusement this week!

Aled Jones explores Canon Ann's passion for "common food",  is surprised to find she once took physical action against her piano but they are both happy to highlight The Chris Whitty Appreciation Society!  Music for Peace comes from Sarah Class and Be Still My Soul.

Aled Jones and Canon Ann chat about The Chris Whitty Appreciation Society,  KitKat Variants and more!

Canon Ann confesses to having "common tastes", and a lack of geographical awareness! More laughs from Aled Jones and Canon Ann Easter.

Aled Jones and Canon Ann discuss cheese, chocolate and the merits of Denis Thatcher!

Martin Luther King Day and the President's Inauguration are the themes for this week's special - OMG USA.  Aled Jones and Canon Ann consider the legacy of the great civil rights leader and how states across the country are intending to mark the swearing in of President Elect, Joe Biden and his Vice President Kamala Harris.

OMG USA - Aled Jones and Canon Ann consider and celebrate an historic week in America.

Aled Jones discovers Canon Ann has blessed a dentist's false teeth, can testify to the benefits of cycling with bananas and would not want to marry her breadmaker - much as she loves it!   Plus advice on several ways we can help those involved in the Performing Arts,

Aled is surprised by several confessions from Canon Ann this week!

Aled Jones and Canon Ann share some of their highlights of 2020 and their hopes for 2021 including clothing etiquette for online meetings and the defence of the swear word! .  A podcast guaranteed to raise a smile!

OMG SPECIAL!  Aled and Canon Ann enjoy looking back and looking forward!

Aled Jones and Canon Ann find Christmas is far from cancelled as they consider and reflect on adapting celebrations for 2020.  Music from Brian Houston and Michelle Wooderson.

No Restrictions Here! Aled Jones and Canon Ann celebrate Christmas with joy and hope.

Aled Jones has lots of festive fun with Canon Ann this week celebrating the kindness and good news on the run up to Christmas.

Aled Jones and Carolling Canon Ann are full of Christmas cheer this week!

Aled Jones and Canon Ann discover how The Old Vic is bringing The Christmas Carol to a global audience, why Christmas Cards are proving popular this year and how the town of Sleaford in Lincolnshire is doing their bit to give children a Christmas to remember.

Aled Jones and Canon Ann celebrate theatre comebacks, Christmas cards and more unsung heroes.

Aled Jones and Canon Ann find out how one enterprising creative is adapting to the new normal. They celebrate the selfless determination of medics to develop vaccines for Covid and encourage moves for hedgehog highways!  And there's more.  All in 30 minutes of good news!

From vaccines to hedgehog highways and more - Aled Jones and Canon Ann share the good news!

2020 has has tested the hearts and minds of many.  In this Oh My Goodness Special Podcast, complete with uplifting stories and soothing music, Aled and Canon Ann are joined by contributors on both sides of The Pond in a unifying act of Thanksgiving.

Aled Jones and Canon Ann Easter Celebrate the American Festival of Thanksgiving 2020 in this Podcast Special.

This week Aled Jones and Ann find out about an initiative  to display more blue plaques for women, laugh about dining etiquette and tv suppers while celebrating the unsung heroes of everyday life.

Finger Food or Table Manners? Aled Jones and Canon Ann smile abour social rights and wrongs.

This week Aled and Canon Ann discuss the growing interest in Remembrance, there's good news for book lovers and they chat about the therapeutic benefits of kindness.

Aled Jones and Canon Ann mark Remembrance, celebrate kindness and honour selfless acts.

Aled Jones and Canon Ann's chat about some creative ways that Remembrance is being marked in Lockdown, community approaches to apple cider making and other autumnal news of the week.  Music for Peace is from Jon Allen and his new single, Western Shore.

Aled Jones is shocked by Canon Ann's creative language! More smiles and laughter from the OMG team.

From life saving tea leaves to stratospheric chicken nuggets - Aled Jones and Canon Ann consider the the weird and wonderful world news of the week.

Chicken Nuggets in Space!  Aled Jones and Canon Ann have much to smile about this week.

From a billionaire giving away all his income to the miracles of a teenager Aled Jones and Canon Ann Easter (aka "two puddings Easter"!)  share the good news.

Aled Jones and Canon Ann celebrate extraordinary acts of generosity and selflessness.

Aled Jones and Canon Ann Easter consider the week's good news including one man's inspiring search for work,  the importance of small businesses and how emojis are moving with the times. The OMG Music for Peace comes from Aled's forthcoming album, Blessings, a beautiful duet with Sami Yusuf.

Face Mask Emojis and Nostalgic TV - Aled Jones and Canon Ann look back and look forward!

This week Aled and Ann consider the merits of bike buddies, mark Black History Month and find out how sniffer dogs may be able to detect Covid.  That and much more!  Music comes from singer songwriter Sam Evans.

Swearing Parrots and Custard Tarts  - Aled Jones and Canon Ann find much to amuse this week!

Aled chats to Canon Ann about women in space, how surfers are helping scientists and whether we might be taking away a jellyfish with our chips!

More good news from Aled Jones and Canon Ann as they find out about surfing scientists and jellyfish and chips!

Aled Jones and Canon Ann Easter discover just how big the festival of Hallowe'en is in the USA and find out more about the individuals who are making a difference to the lives of others.

OMG USA!  Aled Jones and Canon Ann find more good news in America.

This week Aled Jones and Canon Ann Easter take the Oh My Goodness podcast to the USA and find out about Breakfast month in America, how  acres of sunflowers are lifting spirits  and discover many heartwarming endeavours to lift the soul.

Aled Jones and Canon Ann Easter reflect on uplifting news from the USA!

Canon Ann and Aled Jones consider the week's good news and celebrate the success of one young heating engineer who is making her mark and find out how one imaginative council is bringing street entertainment to local towns to encourage shoppers to return to the high street.  Music from Tanya Brittain.

Aled and Ann discuss innovative ways to ward off pesky seagulls while chatting about the good news of the week!

This week Aled Jones and Canon Ann Easter celebrate the work of the National Trust, innovative help for prisoners, chat about the free range Owen family from Upper Swaledale - a life in complete contrast to that of Ann's East End!  All that and more!

From Ann's holiday reading to spitting Alpacas - Aled and Ann find lots to laugh about this week!

They're back after a two week interlude!  This week Canon Ann wonders what it would be like to play a stick of celery while Aled confesses to wearing very little on hot broadcasting days!  In and amongst the mayhem they celebrate the work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and all those going the extra mile to help others.

Aled and Ann reminisce about seaside holidays and chat about the vegetable orchestra!

Aled Jones and Canon Ann have much to chat about this week when they consider the holistic benefits of bubble machines, the Queen's iced coffee and celebrate the wonderful work of an all girl robotics team from Afghanistan who have developed an affordable ventilator.  Music from the Battersea Power Station Choir and Sting.

Aled Jones and Canon Ann lament the loss of the Argos Catalogue while celebrating Women in STEM!

Another lively look at some of the week's highlights with news about enterprising children, lockdown haircuts and zodiac compatibility!   Music comes from the Kingdom Choir while Sting talks about the importance of community singing.

Aled's lockdown hair has finally been cropped while Canon Ann considers the royal gin!

Aled Jones and Canon Ann Easter lift spirits once again!  This week they chat about Aled's ever expanding  voluminous mop,  living with Scottish island wallabies, the merits of vicarage cocktails and, as the former Chaplain to Her Majesty,  Ann reveals one of the Queen's secret pastimes!

Aled Jones is intrigued by Canon Ann's wedding memories and thoughts about  vicarage cocktails!

Aled Jones is speechless when Canon Ann contemplates her wardrobe considerations for the commencement of church services!  He does his best to persuade her that camping has its appeal and there's the latest on Ann's continuing struggle to settle her new dog, Tina, into the vicarage.  Just a few of the topics discussed in this week's podcast.  Music for Peace comes from soul legend, Ruby Turner.

More laughter with Aled Jones and the Can Can Canon, Ann Easter.  Music for Peace comes from soul legend, Ruby Turner.

Aled Jones and the "Can Can" Canon Ann Easter chat about the Skipping Sikh, Coco Cola Coffee  and whether Ann's dog, Tina, should be allowed to sleep on the chaise longue as they reflect on the uplifting news of the week.  Music from Trumpeter, John Barker.

More lively fun in another podcast gem with Aled Jones and the "Can Can" Canon, Ann Easter!

Aled Jones and Canon Ann Easter reflect on some of the uplifting and funny stories of the week including the merits of Lego, a play puddle in a Japanese school and the benefits of anti-chafing shorts!

More reasons to feel good about life in another fun filled  podcast from Aled Jones and Canon Ann Easter.

Aled Jones and Canon Ann Easter reflect on the remarkable effort of footballer Marcus Rashford to change the government's stance on free school meals in England.  They look at what is to be done with the abundance of Wimbledon strawberries following lockdown and  chat about Ann's perennial problems of purchasing clothes online!  Music from Reuben James Richards.

Aled and Ann share the fun as they chat about more uplifting stories from the past week!

Aled Jones celebrates more good news, good people and the good endeavours that are helping to lift our spirits.  Music from Singer/Songwriter Tristan Mackay.

Some more good news stories from Aled & Canon Ann Easter

More reasons to be cheerful!  Aled Jones celebrates the good news, the good people and the good endeavours that are helping to illuminate the world around us with the music for peace from Musical Director, Mike Dixon

More reasons to be cheerful! With the music for peace from Musical Director, Mike Dixon

Another uplifting start to the week with Aled Jones sharing good news stories and having a laugh with Canon Ann Easter from the East End.

An uplifting start to the week from Aled Jones and Canon Ann Easter

Another uplifting start to the week with Aled Jones sharing good news stories and having a laugh with Canon Ann Easter from the East End. And an exclusive song from British composer Thomas Hewitt Jones highlighting Mental Health Awareness Week.

Another uplifting start to the week with Aled Jones

Another uplifting start to the week with Aled Jones in conversation with his friend from the East End, Canon Ann Easter.  Music from Jamie Lawson.

Celebrating more good news and unsung heroes.

Another uplifting and funny podcast from Aled Jones and Cannon Ann Easter as they compare experiences in another week of Lockdown.Celebrating the individuals that are making a difference, the businesses that are helping in the crisis and there's music too from Graham Kendrick and the Community Choir.

More good news to make the heart glad

Aled Jones selects his uplifting stories of the week and is once again in conversation with his friend from the East End, the irrepressible Canon Ann Easter. Featured music from singer songwriter Brian Houston.

Aled and Canon Ann Easter have music from Brian Houston!

All the heartwarming stories of the week and a shout out to some unsung heroes. Music for peace from SIIGA and a wonderful heartwarming Moment of Peace from Ann. Join us.Email Omgaledjones@gmail.com to get in touch with your good newsOtherwise @omgaled on Twitter

More goodness from Aled and Canon Ann Easter

Another gem of a podcast from Aled and the former Chaplain to Her Majesty the Queen. We highlight the good news stories that are gladdening the soul and highlight your unsung heroes.  Ann will have a moment of peace for us and singer songwriter Emily Maguire performs a stunning song for reflection. Join us and keep the faith....Email Omgaledjones@gmail.com to get in touch with your good newsOtherwise @omgaled on Twitter

Songwriter Emily Maguire joins Aled for more good news!

Aled is joined by one of his favourite people, Canon Ann Easter, a parish priest in the East End of London. She’s the cockney voice of reason, who also happens to be a former Chaplain to Her Majesty the Queen! We talk about some of the heroes of the Coronavirus and shine a light on these special people.If you'd like to share a story with Aled, or just to get in touch;email> omgaledjones@gmail.com tweet> @omgaled