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	'''Aled Jones''', {{post-nominals\|country=GBR\|size=100%\|commas=on\|MBE}} (born 29 December 1970) is a Welsh singer, radio and television presenter, and actor.<ref name="handleymacmath">{{cite web \| url= https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2020/6-november/features/interviews/interview-aled-jones-singer-actor-and-broadcaster \| title= Interview: Aled Jones, singer, actor, and broadcaster \| work=Church Times \| first=Terence \| last=Handley MacMath \| date=6 November 2020 \| access-date=29 March 2023}}</ref> As a teenage ], he gained widespread fame in 1985 with his recording of "]", which reached the UK ~~top~~ ~~five~~. ~~Since then he~~ has worked in television with the ] and ], and radio (for ]).		'''Aled Jones''', {{post-nominals\|country=GBR\|size=100%\|commas=on\|MBE}} (born 29 December 1970) is a Welsh singer, radio and television presenter, and actor.<ref name="handleymacmath">{{cite web \| url= https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2020/6-november/features/interviews/interview-aled-jones-singer-actor-and-broadcaster \| title= Interview: Aled Jones, singer, actor, and broadcaster \| work=Church Times \| first=Terence \| last=Handley MacMath \| date=6 November 2020 \| access-date=29 March 2023}}</ref> As a teenage ], he gained widespread fame in 1985 with his recording of "]", which reached No 5 in the UK pop chart. He has since worked in television with the ] and ], and on radio for the BBC and ].

	In September 2012, Jones joined ] where he presented '']'' (2012–2014), alongside ] and ].<ref> Kate Goodacre, ], 23 August 2012</ref> For the BBC, he has presented '']'' (since 2004), '']'' (2010–2012), '']'' (~~2010–2013~~), and ''Going Back Giving Back'' (since 2016).		In September 2012, Jones joined ], where he presented '']'' (2012–2014), alongside ] and ].<ref> Kate Goodacre, ], 23 August 2012</ref> For the BBC, he has presented '']'' (since 2004), '']'' (2010–2012), '']'' (2009–2013), and ''Going Back Giving Back'' (since 2016).

			==Career==
	==Early singing career==
			===1970-1990===
	Jones was born in St. David's Hospital in ], ], the only child of Nest Rowlands, a teacher, and Derek John Jones, a draughtsman for a shipbuilder.<ref>{{Cite news\|author-link=Nick Barratt\|author= Barrett, Nick\|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=&xml=/education/2007/09/08/fadetect108.xml \|title=Family detective \|work=] \|date=8 September 2007 \|access-date=14 July 2009 \|location=London}}</ref> He was raised in the small ]-speaking community of ] on ], and attended ] (a secondary school). Jones joined the choir of ] at age nine and was lead soloist within two years, although he was never Head Chorister. The remarkable quality of Jones' treble voice was appreciated by a member of the congregation, Hefina Orwig Evans, who wrote a letter to record company ], and he was duly signed. In 1982, Jones won the ] solo competitions for competitors under 12 at the ] ].
			Jones was born in St. David's Hospital in ], ], the only child of Nest Rowlands, a teacher, and Derek John Jones, a draughtsman for a shipbuilder.<ref>{{Cite news\|author-link=Nick Barratt\|author= Barrett, Nick\|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=&xml=/education/2007/09/08/fadetect108.xml \|title=Family detective \|work=] \|date=8 September 2007 \|access-date=14 July 2009 \|location=London}}</ref> He was raised in the small ]-speaking community of ] on ], and attended ] (a secondary school). Jones joined the choir of ] at age nine and was lead soloist within two years, although he was never Head Chorister. The remarkable quality of Jones' ] was appreciated by a member of the congregation, Hefina Orwig Evans, who wrote a letter to record company ], and he was duly signed. In 1982, Jones won the ] solo competitions for competitors under 12 at the ] ].

	Jones became famous for the ] of "]", the song from ]'s ] '']'', based on the book by ]. The record reached number five in the UK charts in 1985. Although it is often reported that Jones sang the version used in the 1982 film, that was actually performed by ], a ] choirboy.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Carpenter\|first=Julie\|title=Aled: Not Such a Choirboy\|work=]\|date=26 December 2007\|url= https://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/29524/Aled-Not-such-a-choirboy\|access-date=9 December 2020}}</ref>		Jones became famous for the ] of "]", the song from ]'s ] '']'', based on the book by ]. The record reached number five in the UK charts in 1985. Although it is often reported that Jones sang the version used in the 1982 film, that was actually performed by ], a ] choirboy.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Carpenter\|first=Julie\|title=Aled: Not Such a Choirboy\|work=]\|date=26 December 2007\|url= https://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/29524/Aled-Not-such-a-choirboy\|access-date=9 December 2020}}</ref>

	In June 1985, Jones was the subject of an ]–winning ] entitled ''The Treble''. Jones, with the National Philharmonic Orchestra, was behind the ''Santa Claus The Movie'', original motion picture soundtrack, ''Every Christmas Eve'' of 1985. Also in 1985, Jones was employed by ] to sing on his single "]", a three-voice song, on which he performed with ] and ], but the song did not reach the UK Top 40. In 1986, he sang the theme song for the ] film ''A Winter Story''.<ref>{{cite book \|last1=Jones \|first1=Aled \|title=Aled Jones: My Story \|date=2013 \|publisher=John Blake Publishing \|isbn=978-1782198215 \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4bT_AQAAQBAJ&pg=PT79 \|access-date=22 December 2018}}</ref> The song was a modest success, reaching number 51 in the ].<ref>{{cite web \|title=A Winter Story \|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/search/singles/a-winter-story/ \|website=Official Charts \|access-date=22 December 2018}}</ref>		In June 1985, Jones was the subject of an ]–winning ] entitled ''The Treble''. Jones, with the ], was behind the '']'', original motion picture soundtrack, "Every Christmas Eve" of 1985. Also in 1985, Jones was employed by ] to sing on his single "]", a three-voice song, on which he performed with ] and ], but the song did not reach the UK Top 40. In 1986, he sang the theme song for the ] film ''A Winter Story''.<ref>{{cite book \|last1=Jones \|first1=Aled \|title=Aled Jones: My Story \|date=2013 \|publisher=John Blake Publishing \|isbn=978-1782198215 \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4bT_AQAAQBAJ&pg=PT79 \|access-date=22 December 2018}}</ref> The song was a modest success, reaching number 51 in the ].<ref>{{cite web \|title=A Winter Story \|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/search/singles/a-winter-story/ \|website=Official Charts \|access-date=22 December 2018}}</ref>

			In 1986, he sang the oratorio '']''.
	Jones' recording career was temporarily halted when his ] at 16. By then he had recorded 16 albums, sold more than six million copies, and sung for ], the ], and the ] and ] in a private recital, as well as presenting numerous children's television programmes. He sang at the wedding of celebrities ] and ] in 1986. Jones also had the distinction of being the first artist to have two classical albums listed simultaneously in the popular music charts, and worked with ] ('']''). In 1986, he sang the oratorio '']'' with ].

			Jones' recording career was temporarily halted in the late 1980s. By then he had sung for ], ], and ] and ] in a private recital, as well as presenting numerous children's television programmes. He sang at the wedding of celebrities ] and ] in 1986.<ref>{{cite news \|date=7 August 1996 \|title= From angelic choirboy to Radio 3 presenter \|work= Birmingham Daily Post \|page=29}}</ref> Jones also had the distinction of being the first artist to have two classical albums listed simultaneously in the popular music charts, and worked with ] ('']'').
	Jones' first biography, ''Walking on Air'', was published in 1986.

			Jones' first biography, ''Walking on Air'', was published in 1986.<ref>{{cite news \|date=11 July 1986 \|title=Golden voice of the valleys \|work= Huddersfield Daily Examiner \|page=10}}</ref>
	==Since 1990==

			===1990s-present===
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	In September 1990, Jones made his acting debut at the ] in ]'s adaptation of ]'s '']'' playing the teenage Huw Morgan.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.shaunmckenna.net/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121230215308/http://www.shaunmckenna.net/#/how-green-was-my-valley/4559746578\|url-status=dead\|title=Shaun McKenna\|archive-date=30 December 2012\|website=Shaunmckenna.net\|access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref>		In September 1990, Jones made his acting debut at the ] in ]'s adaptation of ]'s '']'' playing the teenage Huw Morgan.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.shaunmckenna.net/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121230215308/http://www.shaunmckenna.net/#/how-green-was-my-valley/4559746578\|url-status=dead\|title=Shaun McKenna\|archive-date=30 December 2012\|website=Shaunmckenna.net\|access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref>

	Jones went on to study at the ] for three years<ref name="handleymacmath"/> and the ],<ref>{{cite web \| url= https://www.waterstones.com/book/aled-jones/aled-jones/9781784183257 \| title= Aled Jones: My Story (Paperback) \| work=Waterstones \| access-date=29 March 2023}}</ref> before beginning his adult recording career, which has featured a largely religious/inspirational repertoire. In 1995 he took the leading role in the long-running production of ] '']'' at the Blackpool Wintergardens Opera house stage. From September 1996 to May 1997 Jones played the young Tom Gradgrind (a non-singing role) in a large-scale national touring production of ]'s '']''. Theatres at which the play was presented included ], ] and ].		Jones went on to study at the ] for three years<ref name="handleymacmath"/> and the ],<ref>{{cite web \| url= https://www.waterstones.com/book/aled-jones/aled-jones/9781784183257 \| title= Aled Jones: My Story (Paperback) \| work=Waterstones \| access-date=29 March 2023}}</ref> before beginning his adult recording career, which has featured a largely religious/inspirational repertoire. In 1995 he took the leading role in the long-running production of ] '']'' at the Blackpool Wintergardens Opera house stage. From September 1996 to May 1997 Jones played the young Tom Gradgrind (a non-singing role) in a large-scale national touring production of ]'s '']''. Theatres at which the play was presented included ], ] and ].

	In 2005, Jones launched his autobiography, ''Aled: The Autobiography'', written in collaboration with Darren Henley. In 2013, Jones released his extended autobiography, ''Aled Jones: My Story''.		In 2005, Jones launched his autobiography, ''Aled: The Autobiography'', written in collaboration with Darren Henley. In 2013, Jones released his extended autobiography, ''Aled Jones: My Story''.
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	In 2011, Jones hosted the television and DVD series, ''Classical Destinations III, Aled Jones' Ultimate Travel Guide to Classical Music'' which was filmed on his travels in the UK, Europe, Scandinavia and Australia.		In 2011, Jones hosted the television and DVD series, ''Classical Destinations III, Aled Jones' Ultimate Travel Guide to Classical Music'' which was filmed on his travels in the UK, Europe, Scandinavia and Australia.

			On 9 November 2018, Jones released ''In Harmony'', a collaboration album with English ] ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/in-harmony/1438887437\|title=In Harmony (album)\|website=Apple Music\|access-date=26 November 2022}}</ref> They followed on 1 November 2019 with ''Back in Harmony'', which debuted at number 1 on the UK Classical Albums chart.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.classicfm.com/radio/shows-presenters/classic-fm-chart/aled-jones-russell-watson-back-in-harmony/\|title=Classic FM Chart: Aled Jones and Russell Watson soar to No. 1 with duet album 'Back in Harmony'\|website=Classic fm\|date=10 November 2019\|access-date=26 November 2022}}</ref>
	===Broadcasting===
	====Radio====
	Jones is a presenter on ]. In 2006 he joined the ], taking over from ] on ''Good Morning Sunday'' on ]. He was also a presenter of '']'', and has also been a regular stand-in presenter for ] and ] on ], until he left Radio 2 in 2012. Jones also presents programmes for ], such as ''Choir of the Year'' and ''Young Chorister of the Year'' and ''The Choir'' until he left Radio 3 in 2013. On 4 February 2013 it was announced that Jones had returned to ] to present a new show from 9:00–12:00 on Sundays, starting on 3 March of the same year. From March 2016, his breakfast show was moved down to two hours, to 7:00–10:00 (but staying on Sundays). His show reaches over a million listeners, which is a record number for weekend breakfast listenership, alongside the Saturday show at the same slot with Alan Titchmarsh.

			On 4 November 2022, Jones and Watson released the album ''Christmas with Aled and Russell''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/people/celebrity-interviews/23145292.aled-jones-russell-watson-match-made-music-heaven/\|title=Aled Jones and Russell Watson: a match made in music heaven\|website=Great British Life\|last=Eells\|first=Holly Louise\|date=23 November 2022\|access-date=25 November 2022}}</ref> The album debuted at number 1 on the Classical Artists Albums Chart<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/classical-artist-albums-chart/20221118/147/\|title=Official Classical Artist Albums Chart Top 50. 18 November 2022 – 24 November 2022\|website=Official Charts\|date=18 November 2022\|access-date=26 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.classicfm.com/artists/aled-jones/christmas-russell-watson-album-number-one/\|title=Aled Jones' Christmas album with Russell Watson flies to No.1 in classical charts\|website=Classic FM\|date=19 November 2022\|access-date=25 November 2022}}</ref> and number 14 on the main albums chart.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/albums-chart/20221118/7502/\|title=Official Albums Chart Top 100. 18 November 2022 – 24 November 2022\|website=Official Charts\|date=18 November 2022\|access-date=25 November 2022}}</ref> The album was preceded by two singles; the first, "]", was released on 21 October 2022.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://open.spotify.com/track/0gQl1vpiPfYoErcshGPGg9?si=91e7539469464b02\|title=A Spaceman Came Travelling (single)\|website=Spotify\|date=21 October 2022}}</ref> The second single, "]", was released on 4 November 2022.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3dBIgoSbvni8Ha5iaV0Nw0?si=U52pKEQnQfWnUoIf07Upww\|title=O Holy Night (single)\|website=Spotify\|date=4 November 2022}}</ref> The duo toured the UK in November and December 2022.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/entertainment/4529413/aled-jones-russell-watson-christmas-aberdeen/\|title=Classical powerhouses Aled Jones and Russell Watson to deliver Christmas concert in Aberdeen\|website=The Press and Journal\|last=Ollerova\|first=Danica\|date=12 July 2022\|access-date=26 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/23145523.aled-jones-russell-watson-speak-ahead-glasgow-christmas-show/\|title=Aled Jones and Russell Watson speak ahead of Glasgow Christmas show\|website=Glasgow Times\|last=Mitchell\|first=Nicole\|date=26 November 2022\|access-date=2 December 2022}}</ref>
	====Television====

			==Broadcasting==
			===Radio===
			Jones is a presenter on ]. In 2006 he joined the ], taking over from ] on ''Good Morning Sunday'' on ]. He was also a presenter of '']'', and has also been a regular stand-in presenter for ] and ] on ], until he left Radio 2 in 2012. Jones also presents programmes for ], such as ''Choir of the Year'' and ''Young Chorister of the Year'' and ''The Choir'' until he left Radio 3 in 2013. On 4 February 2013 it was announced that Jones had returned to ] to present a new show from 9:00–12:00 on Sundays, starting on 3 March of the same year. From March 2016, his breakfast show was moved down to two hours, to 7:00–10:00 (but staying on Sundays). His show reaches over a million listeners, which is a record number for weekend breakfast listenership, alongside the Saturday show at the same slot with Alan Titchmarsh.

			===Television===
	], during filming for '']'' in 2010]]		], during filming for '']'' in 2010]]

	As a teenager Jones presented ''Chatterbox'', a children's chat show made by HTV for ITV, in 1988.		As a teenager Jones presented ''Chatterbox'', a children's chat show made by HTV for ITV, in 1988.

			Jones' appearance as a contestant on '']'' in 2004 brought him to the attention of a wider audience, leading to further tours and albums. It also led to increasing demands on him as a broadcaster.
	He was the subject of '']'' in 2003 when he was surprised by ] at the Royal Albert Hall in London.{{Citation needed\|date=September 2021}}

	Jones's appearance as a contestant on '']'' in 2004 brought him to the attention of a wider audience, leading to further tours and albums. It also led to increasing demands on him as a broadcaster.

	Jones is one of the main presenters of ]'s '']'', ~~including~~ the annual "Big Sing", the 50th Anniversary edition from Alexandra Palace in 2011 and the 60th Anniversary edition from Westminster Abbey (3/10/21). Since 2009, Jones has presented editions of '']'' for the BBC. He was also a presenter on '']'' between 2010 and 2012. In October 2011, he appeared as a guest presenter on '']''. In 2012, Jones hosted the Australian TV series ''Classical Destinations III, Aled Jones' Ultimate Travel Guide to Classical Music''.		Jones is one of the main presenters of ]'s '']''. In 2003, he was the subject of the final episode of '']'' when he was surprised by ] while presenting ''Songs of Praise'' at the ] in London.<ref>{{cite web \| url= https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/your-life-axed-after-aspel-2466344 \| title= This is Your Life axed after Aspel closes big red book for the last time \| work=Wales Online \| date=22 October 2003 \| access-date=30 March 2023}}</ref> He has also presented the annual "Big Sing", the 50th Anniversary edition from Alexandra Palace in 2011, and the 60th Anniversary edition from Westminster Abbey (3/10/21). Since 2009, Jones has presented editions of '']'' for the BBC. He was also a presenter on '']'' between 2010 and 2012. In October 2011, he appeared as a guest presenter on '']''. In 2012, Jones hosted the Australian TV series ''Classical Destinations III, Aled Jones' Ultimate Travel Guide to Classical Music''.

	On 4 May 2012, Jones was confirmed as the new presenter of the ] programme '']'' with ] and ], replacing ].<ref> Paul Millar, ], 4 May 2012</ref> On 3 March 2014, it was announced that '']'' was to be replaced by a new breakfast programme called '']'', which Jones would not be a part of. His last episode aired on 25 April 2014. The following day, Jones began hosting '']'', broadcast every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8:30am.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/new-weekend-series-aled-jones-coming-soon-itv#.UxSqgeN_vY8 \|title=New weekend series with Aled Jones coming soon to ITV \| presscentre \|publisher=Itv.com \|date=3 March 2014 \|access-date=14 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a555006/daybreak-is-axed-good-morning-britain-to-be-hosted-by-susanna-reid.html \|title=Daybreak is axed: Good Morning Britain to be hosted by Susanna Reid – TV News \|website=Digital Spy \|date=3 March 2014 \|access-date=14 July 2014}}</ref>		On 4 May 2012, Jones was confirmed as the new presenter of the ] programme '']'' with ] and ], replacing ].<ref> Paul Millar, ], 4 May 2012</ref> On 3 March 2014, it was announced that '']'' was to be replaced by a new breakfast programme called '']'', which Jones would not be a part of. His last episode aired on 25 April 2014. The following day, Jones began hosting '']'', broadcast every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8:30am.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/new-weekend-series-aled-jones-coming-soon-itv#.UxSqgeN_vY8 \|title=New weekend series with Aled Jones coming soon to ITV \| presscentre \|publisher=Itv.com \|date=3 March 2014 \|access-date=14 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a555006/daybreak-is-axed-good-morning-britain-to-be-hosted-by-susanna-reid.html \|title=Daybreak is axed: Good Morning Britain to be hosted by Susanna Reid – TV News \|website=Digital Spy \|date=3 March 2014 \|access-date=14 July 2014}}</ref>
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	In 2022, Jones appeared on the ] of '']'' as "Traffic Cone".<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2022-02-05\|title=The Masked Singer UK semi-final has another double elimination\|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a38990550/the-masked-singer-uk-semi-final-double-elimination/\|access-date=2022-02-06\|website=Digital Spy\|language=en-GB}}</ref>		In 2022, Jones appeared on the ] of '']'' as "Traffic Cone".<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2022-02-05\|title=The Masked Singer UK semi-final has another double elimination\|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a38990550/the-masked-singer-uk-semi-final-double-elimination/\|access-date=2022-02-06\|website=Digital Spy\|language=en-GB}}</ref>

	====BBC suspension====		===BBC suspension===
	In November 2017, Jones was being investigated by the BBC following allegations of inappropriate behaviour. In the interim, he had agreed to withdraw from programmes.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Aled Jones off air after claim of inappropriate behaviour\|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2017/nov/19/aled-jones-off-air-after-claim-of-inappropriate-behaviour/\|newspaper=]\|access-date=29 November 2017}}</ref> It was subsequently confirmed in January 2018 that the BBC had lifted the suspension and that he would resume presenting programmes.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42793716\|title=Aled Jones to return to the BBC\|date=2018\|work=BBC News\|access-date=23 January 2018\|language=en-GB}}</ref>		In November 2017, Jones was being investigated by the BBC following allegations of inappropriate behaviour. In the interim, he had agreed to withdraw from programmes.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Aled Jones off air after claim of inappropriate behaviour\|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2017/nov/19/aled-jones-off-air-after-claim-of-inappropriate-behaviour/\|newspaper=]\|access-date=29 November 2017}}</ref> It was subsequently confirmed in January 2018 that the BBC had lifted the suspension and that he would resume presenting programmes.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42793716\|title=Aled Jones to return to the BBC\|date=2018\|work=BBC News\|access-date=23 January 2018\|language=en-GB}}</ref>

	===2018–present: Collaborations with Russell Watson===
	On 9 November 2018, Jones released ''In Harmony'', a collaboration album with British ] ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/in-harmony/1438887437\|title=In Harmony (album)\|website=Apple Music\|access-date=26 November 2022}}</ref> They followed on 1 November 2019 with ''Back in Harmony'', which debuted at number 1 on the UK Classical Albums chart.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.classicfm.com/radio/shows-presenters/classic-fm-chart/aled-jones-russell-watson-back-in-harmony/\|title=Classic FM Chart: Aled Jones and Russell Watson soar to No. 1 with duet album ‘Back in Harmony’\|website=Classic fm\|date=10 November 2019\|access-date=26 November 2022}}</ref>

	On 4 November 2022, Jones and Watson released the album ''Christmas with Aled and Russell''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/people/celebrity-interviews/23145292.aled-jones-russell-watson-match-made-music-heaven/\|title=Aled Jones and Russell Watson: a match made in music heaven\|website=Great British Life\|last=Eells\|first=Holly Louise\|date=23 November 2022\|access-date=25 November 2022}}</ref> The album debuted at number 1 on the Classical Artists Albums Chart<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/classical-artist-albums-chart/20221118/147/\|title=Official Classical Artist Albums Chart Top 50. 18 November 2022 – 24 November 2022\|website=Official Charts\|date=18 November 2022\|access-date=26 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.classicfm.com/artists/aled-jones/christmas-russell-watson-album-number-one/\|title=Aled Jones’ Christmas album with Russell Watson flies to No.1 in classical charts\|website=Classic FM\|date=19 November 2022\|access-date=25 November 2022}}</ref> and number 14 on the main albums chart.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/albums-chart/20221118/7502/\|title=Official Albums Chart Top 100. 18 November 2022 – 24 November 2022\|website=Official Charts\|date=18 November 2022\|access-date=25 November 2022}}</ref> The album was preceded by two singles; the first, "]", was released on 21 October 2022.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://open.spotify.com/track/0gQl1vpiPfYoErcshGPGg9?si=91e7539469464b02\|title=A Spaceman Came Travelling (single)\|website=Spotify\|date=21 October 2022}}</ref> The second single, "]", was released on 4 November 2022.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3dBIgoSbvni8Ha5iaV0Nw0?si=U52pKEQnQfWnUoIf07Upww\|title=O Holy Night (single)\|website=Spotify\|date=4 November 2022}}</ref> The duo toured the UK in November and December 2022.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/entertainment/4529413/aled-jones-russell-watson-christmas-aberdeen/\|title=Classical powerhouses Aled Jones and Russell Watson to deliver Christmas concert in Aberdeen\|website=The Press and Journal\|last=Ollerova\|first=Danica\|date=12 July 2022\|access-date=26 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/23145523.aled-jones-russell-watson-speak-ahead-glasgow-christmas-show/\|title=Aled Jones and Russell Watson speak ahead of Glasgow Christmas show\|website=Glasgow Times\|last=Mitchell\|first=Nicole\|date=26 November 2022\|access-date=2 December 2022}}</ref>

	==Personal life==
	Jones met English ] Claire Fossett whilst both performed in ''Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat'' in ], ]. The couple married on 6 January 2001 in ], London. They have two children: actress and singer ] and a son Lucas. Emilia's acting credits include playing Ruby Rossi in the ] hit '']'', distributed by ], garnering critical acclaim for her performance.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2021/04/apple-original-films-announce-multiple-sundance-award-winner-coda-to-premiere-in-theaters-and-on-apple-tv-on-friday-aug-13\|title=Apple Original Films announce multiple Sundance Award winner "CODA" to premiere in theaters and on Apple TV+ on Friday, Aug. 13
	\|date=21 April 2020\|work=]\|access-date=21 August 2021}}</ref>

	Jones is a practising ] and has stated that he would not be able to present the ] religious series '']'' unless he was a Christian.{{citation needed\|date=May 2020}}

	==Awards and honours==		==Awards and honours==
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	==Discography==		==Discography==
	===Studio albums===		=== Studio and live albums ===
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	]
			\|+ List of studio and live albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
	*''Diolch â Chân'' (1983)
			! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:14em;" \| Title
	*''Ave Maria'' (1984)
			! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;" \| Album details
	*''Voices from the Holy Land'' (1985), also on VHS
			! scope="col" colspan="2"\| Peak chart positions
	*''All Through The Night'' (1985), ] No. 2
			! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"\| ]
	*''Carols for Christmas'' (''Christmas Album'') (1985), also on DVD
			\|-
	*''Faure: Requiem'' ''Bernstein: Chichester Psalms'' (1986)
			! <small>]</small> <br><ref name="UK charts">{{cite web\|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/25139/aled-jones/\|title=Aled Jones {{!}} full Official Chart history\|publisher=]\|access-date=9 November 2023}}{{cite web\|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/albums/bbc-welsh-chorus-voices-from-the-holy-land/\|title=BBC Welsh Chorus Voices from the Holy Land\|publisher=]\|access-date=9 November 2023}}</ref><ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book
	*''Where E'er You Walk'' (1986) UK No. 36
	*''Pie Jesu'' (1986) UK No. 25
	*''An Album of Hymns'' (1986) UK No. 18
	*''Handel: Athalia'' (1986)
	*''Sailing'' (1987)
	*''From the Heart'' (2000), as a tenor
	*''Aled'' (2002) UK No. 27, AUS No.13<ref name="ARIA">{{cite Ryan\|page=148}}</ref>
	*''Hear My Prayer'' (2003), as boy soprano
	*''Higher'' (2003) UK No. 21, AUS No.43<ref name="ARIA"/>
	*''The Christmas Album'' (2004) UK No. 28
	*''A Journey with Aled Jones'' (2005)
	*''New Horizons'' (2005) UK No. 21, AUS No.83<ref name="ARIA"/>
	*''Reason to Believe'' (2007)
	*''Aled's Christmas Gift'' (2010)<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book
	\| first= David		\| first= David
	\| last= Roberts		\| last= Roberts
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	\| isbn= 1-904994-10-5		\| isbn= 1-904994-10-5
	\| page= 288}}</ref>		\| page= 288}}</ref>
			! <small>]</small><br/><ref name="AUS">Peak chart positions in Australia:
	*'']'' (2011)
			* For all except noted:{{cite web \|url=https://australian-charts.com/search.asp?cat=a&search=Aled+Jones \|title=Discography Aled Jones \|website=australian-charts.com \|access-date=9 November 2023 }}
	*''The Heart of It All'' (2014)
			* For "New Horizons": {{cite Ryan\|page=148}}</ref>
	*'']'' (2016) UK No. 3
			\|-
	*'']'' (2016) UK No. 22
			! scope="row"\| ''Diolch â Chân'' /<br> ''Where E'er You Walk''
	*''One Voice: Believe'' (2017)<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.classicfm.com/artists/aled-jones/news/new-album-one-voice-believe/\|title=Aled Jones announces his new album, 'One Voice: Believe'\|work=]\|date=22 September 2017\|access-date=3 November 2017}}</ref> UK No. 17
			\|
	*''In Harmony'' (2018, with ]) UK No. 8
			*Released: 1984
	*''Back in Harmony'' (2019, with Russell Watson) UK No. 7<ref name="Aled Jones Official Chart History">{{cite web\|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/25139/aled-jones/\|title=Aled Jones {{!}} full Official Chart history\|publisher=]\|access-date=9 November 2019}}</ref>
			*Label: Sain (C 894) / 10 Records (CDIX21)
	*''Christmas with Aled and Russell'' (2022, with Russell Watson) UK No. 14<ref name="Aled Jones Official Chart History"/>
			*Reissued in 1986 as ''Where E'er You Walk''
			\| align=center\| 36
			\| align=center\| —
			\|
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Ave Maria''
			\|
			*Released: 1984
			*Label: Sain (C 904)
			\| align=center\| —
			\| align=center\| —
			\|
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Voices from the Holy Land'' <br> (with ])
			\|
			*Released: April 1985
			*Label: BBC Records (REC 564)
			\| align=center\| 6
			\| align=center\| —
			\|
			* ]: Platinum<ref name="BPI Certified">{{cite web\|url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/brit-certified\|title= Aled Jones\|website=]\|access-date=9 November 2023}}</ref>
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''All Through the Night'' <br> (with BBC Welsh Chorus & BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra)
			\|
			*Released: June 1985
			*Label: BBC Records (REC 569)
			\| align=center\| 2
			\| align=center\| —
			\|
			* BPI: Platinum<ref name="BPI Certified"/>
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Aled Jones and the BBC Welsh Chorus'' <br> (with The BBC Welsh Chorus)
			\|
			*Released: November 1985
			*Label: BBC Records and Tapes / 10 Records (AJ 1)
			* Note: Christmas album
			\| align=center\| 11
			\| align=center\| —
			\|
			* BPI: Silver<ref name="BPI Certified"/>
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Athalia'' <br>(cast recording)
			\|
			*Released: 1986
			*Label: L'Oiseau-Lyre (417 126-1)
			\| align=center\| —
			\| align=center\| —
			\|
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ] / '']''<br> (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
			\|
			*Released: 1986
			*Label: RPO Records (RPO 8004)
			\| align=center\| —
			\| align=center\| —
			\|
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Pie Jesu''
			\|
			*Released: July 1986
			*Label: 10 Records (AJ 2)
			\| align=center\| 25
			\| align=center\| —
			\|
			* BPI: Silver<ref name="BPI Certified"/>
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''An Album of Hymns''
			\|
			*Released: November 1986
			*Label: Telstar (STAR 2272)
			\| align=center\| 18
			\| align=center\| —
			\|
			* BPI: Gold<ref name="BPI Certified"/>
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Aled - Music from the TV Series''
			\|
			*Released: March 1987
			*Label: 10 Records (AJ 3)
			\| align=center\| 52
			\| align=center\| —
			\|
			* BPI: Silver<ref name="BPI Certified"/>
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Aled''
			\|
			*Released: October 2002
			*Label: Universal Classics (064 479-2)
			\| align=center\| 27
			\| align=center\| 13
			\|
			* BPI: Gold<ref name="BPI Certified"/>
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Higher''
			\|
			*Released: September 2003
			*Label: Universal Classics (986 557-9)
			\| align=center\| 21
			\| align=center\| 43
			\|
			* BPI: Gold<ref name="BPI Certified"/>
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''The Christmas Album''
			\|
			*Released: November 2004
			*Label: Universal Classics (986 864-9)
			\| align=center\| 28
			\| align=center\| —
			\|
			* BPI: Gold<ref name="BPI Certified"/>
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''New Horizons''
			\|
			*Released: October 2005
			*Label: Universal Classics (476 3062)
			\| align=center\| 21
			\| align=center\| 83
			\|
			* BPI: Silver<ref name="BPI Certified"/>
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Reason to Believe''
			\|
			*Released: October 2007
			*Label: Universal Classics (173 8932)
			\| align=center\| 15
			\| align=center\| —
			\|
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Aled's Christmas Gift''
			\|
			*Released: November 2010
			*Label: DMG TV (DMGTV 041)
			\| align=center\| 69
			\| align=center\| —
			\|
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| '']''
			\|
			*Released: October 2011
			*Label: DMG TV (DMGTV 043)
			\| align=center\| 46
			\| align=center\| —
			\|
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| '']''
			\|
			*Released: April 2016
			*Label: Classic FM (CFMD42) / Decca (537 6605)
			\| align=center\| 3
			\| align=center\| 13
			\|
			*BPI: Silver<ref name="BPI Certified"/>
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| '']''
			\|
			*Released: November 2016
			*Label: Classic FM (CFMD50)
			\| align=center\| 22
			\| align=center\| —
			\|
			*BPI: Silver<ref name="BPI Certified"/>
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''One Voice - Believe''
			\|
			*Released: November 2017
			*Label: Classic FM (CFMD55)
			\| align=center\| 17
			\| align=center\| 19
			\|
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''In Harmony'' <br> (with ])
			\|
			*Released: November 2018
			*Label: BMG (4050538445336)
			\| align=center\| 8
			\| align=center\| —
			\|
			*BPI: Silver<ref name="BPI Certified"/>
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Back in Harmony'' <br> (with Russell Watson)
			\|
			*Released: November 2019
			*Label: BMG (4050538539288)
			\| align=center\| 7
			\| align=center\| —
			\|
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Blessings''
			\|
			*Released: November 2020
			*Label: BMG (4050538643602)
			\| align=center\| 14
			\| align=center\| —
			\|
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Christmas with Aled and Russell'' <br> (with Russell Watson)
			\|
			*Released: November 2022
			*Label: BMG (4050538815108)
			\| align=center\| 14
			\| align=center\| —
			\|
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''One Voice Full Circle''
			\|
			*Released: 27 October 2023
			*Label:
			\| align=center\| —
			\| align=center\| —
			\|
			\|}

			=== Charted compilation albums ===
	===Singles===
			{\| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
	*"]" (1985)
			\|+ List of charted compilation albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
	*"]" (from the musical '']'', 1985) UK No. 42
			! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:14em;"\| Title
	*"Too Young to Know" (1985)
			! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;"\| Album details
	*"]" (1985) ] No. 5
			! scope="col" colspan="2"\| Peak chart positions
	*"]" (with ]) (1985) UK No. 50
			! rowspan="2" \| Certifications
	*"]" (1986)
			\|-
	*"A Winter Story" (1986) UK No. 51
			! <small>]</small> <br><ref name="UK charts"/><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/albums/various-artists-aled-jones-pts-good-morning-sunday/\|title=Aled Jones Presents Good Morning Sunday\|website=]\|access-date=9 November 2023}}</ref>
	*"I'm in This Over My Head" (1998)
			! <small>]</small><br/><ref>{{cite Kent\|page=160}}</ref>
	*"]" (duet with ]) (10 October 2007)
			\|-
	*"]" (with ]) (2008) UK No. 3
			! scope="row"\| ''The Very Best of Aled Jones''
	*"]" (with Terry Wogan) (2009)<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/>
			\|
	*"]" (with ]) (2022)
			*Released: April 1987 (Australia only)
	*"]" (with Russell Watson) (2022)
			*Label: J&B Records (JB295)
			\| align=center {{n/a}}
			\| align=center\| 23
			\|
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''The Best of Aled Jones''
			\|
			*Released: November 1987 (UK only)
			*Label: 10 Records (AJ 5)
			\| align=center\| 59
			\| align=center {{n/a}}
			\|
			* BPI: Silver<ref name="BPI Certified"/>
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''You Raise Me Up - The Best Of''
			\|
			*Released: November 2006
			*Label: Universal Classics (476 572-1)
			\| align=center\| 63
			\| align=center\| —
			\|
			* BPI: Silver<ref name="BPI Certified"/>
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Aled Jones Presents Good Morning Sunday'' <br> (with various artist)
			\|
			*Released: February 2008
			*Label: Rhino Records (WMTV071)
			\| align=center\| 12
			\| align=center\| —
			\|
			\|-
			\|}

			===Charted singles===
			{\| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
			\|+List of charted singles, with selected chart positions
			! rowspan="2" \| Title
			! rowspan="2" \| Year
			! colspan="2" \| Chart positions
			! rowspan="2" \| Certifications
			\|-
			! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"\| ]<br><ref name="UK charts"/>
			! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"\| ]<br><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.irishcharts.ie/search/placement\|title= Aled Joes on Irish Charts\|website=irishcharts\|access-date= 9 November 2023}}</ref>
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| "]"
			\|rowspan="3" \| 1985
			\| 42
			\| —
			\|
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| "]"
			\| 5
			\| 10
			\|
			* BPI: Silver<ref name="BPI Certified"/>
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ]" <br> (with ])
			\| 50
			\| —
			\|
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| "A Winter Story"
			\|rowspan="2" \| 1986
			\| 51
			\| —
			\|
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| "Walking in the Air" (1987)
			\| 92
			\| —
			\|
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| "]"/"Me and My Teddy Bear" <br> (with ])
			\| 2009
			\| 27
			\| —
			\|
			\|}

	===Talking books===		===Talking books===
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	*''Aled Jones – New Born King – A Festival Of Carols From London's Westminster Cathedral '' (1992)		*''Aled Jones – New Born King – A Festival Of Carols From London's Westminster Cathedral '' (1992)
	*''Voices From The Holy Land'' (1985)		*''Voices From The Holy Land'' (1985)
	*''Aled Jones – Carols For Christmas ''		*''Aled Jones – Carols For Christmas''

	===DVDs===		===DVDs===
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	\|-		\|-
	\| 2007		\| 2007
	\| '']''		\| '']''
	\| Himself		\| Himself
	\|-		\|-
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	\| Presenter		\| Presenter
	\|-		\|-
			\| 2009–2013
	\| 2009—
	\| '']''		\| '']''
	\| Presenter		\| Presenter
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	\|-		\|-
	\|}		\|}

	;Guest appearances
	*'']'' (8 December 2010, 31 August 2012)
	*'']'' (5 October 2011, 29 March 15 October 2012)
	*'']'' (19 September 2012)
	*'']'' (24 March 2005, 22 November 2013)
	*'']'' (21 February 2014)
	*'']'' (26 April 2014)
	*'']'' (26 June 2014)
	*'']'' (16 December 2014)<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://digiguide.tv/programme-details/itv%20London/16%20December%202014/12:30/Let's%20Do%20Christmas%20with%20Gino%20and%20Mel/Cookery/\|title=Let's Do Christmas with Gino and Mel on itv London at 12:30pm December 16th, 2014\|access-date=13 August 2016}}</ref>
	*'']'' (December 2016)

	;Film		;Film
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	==External links==		==External links==
			{{Commons category}}
	* (Classic FM)		* (Classic FM)
			* (BBC One)
	*{{IMDb name\|0427438}}		*{{IMDb name\|0427438}}
	*		*
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	]		]
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Welsh singer, TV presenter and actor (born 1970) This article is about the singer. For other uses, see Aled Jones (disambiguation).

Aled JonesMBE
Jones in 2007
Born	(1970-12-29) 29 December 1970 (age 54) Bangor, Wales
Occupations	Singer television and radio presenter actor
Years active	1983–present
Employers	BBC ITV Classic FM
Television	Songs of Praise (since 2004) Cash in the Attic (2010–12) Escape to the Country (2009–13) Daybreak (2012–14) Weekend (2014–17) Too Much TV (2016) Going Back Giving Back (since 2016)
Spouse	Claire Fossett (m. 2001)
Children	2, including Emilia
Musical career
Genres	Classical crossover operatic pop (popera) Christian music
Instrument	Vocals
Labels	Universal Classics & Jazz
Musical artist

Aled Jones, MBE (born 29 December 1970) is a Welsh singer, radio and television presenter, and actor. As a teenage chorister, he gained widespread fame in 1985 with his recording of "Walking in the Air", which reached No 5 in the UK pop chart. He has since worked in television with the BBC and ITV, and on radio for the BBC and Classic FM.

In September 2012, Jones joined ITV Breakfast, where he presented Daybreak (2012–2014), alongside Lorraine Kelly and Kate Garraway. For the BBC, he has presented Songs of Praise (since 2004), Cash in the Attic (2010–2012), Escape to the Country (2009–2013), and Going Back Giving Back (since 2016).

Career

1970-1990

Jones was born in St. David's Hospital in Bangor, Caernarfonshire, the only child of Nest Rowlands, a teacher, and Derek John Jones, a draughtsman for a shipbuilder. He was raised in the small Welsh-speaking community of Llandegfan on Anglesey, and attended Ysgol David Hughes (a secondary school). Jones joined the choir of Bangor Cathedral at age nine and was lead soloist within two years, although he was never Head Chorister. The remarkable quality of Jones' treble voice was appreciated by a member of the congregation, Hefina Orwig Evans, who wrote a letter to record company Sain, and he was duly signed. In 1982, Jones won the Cerdd Dant solo competitions for competitors under 12 at the Urdd Eisteddfod.

Jones became famous for the cover version of "Walking in the Air", the song from Channel 4's animated film The Snowman, based on the book by Raymond Briggs. The record reached number five in the UK charts in 1985. Although it is often reported that Jones sang the version used in the 1982 film, that was actually performed by Peter Auty, a St Paul's Cathedral choirboy.

In June 1985, Jones was the subject of an Emmy Award–winning BBC Omnibus documentary entitled The Treble. Jones, with the National Philharmonic Orchestra, was behind the Santa Claus: The Movie, original motion picture soundtrack, "Every Christmas Eve" of 1985. Also in 1985, Jones was employed by Mike Oldfield to sing on his single "Pictures in the Dark", a three-voice song, on which he performed with Anita Hegerland and Barry Palmer, but the song did not reach the UK Top 40. In 1986, he sang the theme song for the Siriol Animation film A Winter Story. The song was a modest success, reaching number 51 in the UK Singles Chart.

In 1986, he sang the oratorio Athalia.

Jones' recording career was temporarily halted in the late 1980s. By then he had sung for Pope John Paul II, Queen Elizabeth II, and Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales in a private recital, as well as presenting numerous children's television programmes. He sang at the wedding of celebrities Bob Geldof and Paula Yates in 1986. Jones also had the distinction of being the first artist to have two classical albums listed simultaneously in the popular music charts, and worked with Leonard Bernstein (Chichester Psalms).

Jones' first biography, Walking on Air, was published in 1986.

1990s-present

In September 1990, Jones made his acting debut at the Royal Theatre (Northampton) in Shaun McKenna's adaptation of Richard Llewellyn's How Green Was My Valley playing the teenage Huw Morgan.

Jones went on to study at the Royal Academy of Music for three years and the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, before beginning his adult recording career, which has featured a largely religious/inspirational repertoire. In 1995 he took the leading role in the long-running production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat at the Blackpool Wintergardens Opera house stage. From September 1996 to May 1997 Jones played the young Tom Gradgrind (a non-singing role) in a large-scale national touring production of Charles Dickens's Hard Times. Theatres at which the play was presented included Theatre Royal, Brighton, Bath Theatre Royal and Richmond Theatre.

In 2005, Jones launched his autobiography, Aled: The Autobiography, written in collaboration with Darren Henley. In 2013, Jones released his extended autobiography, Aled Jones: My Story.

Following the launch of his first baritone album, Aled on the Universal Music label in Australia in May 2003, Jones visited the country on a promotional tour. He has since successfully toured in concert there five times: in Dec 2003, Aug 2006, Oct 2008, Aug/Sep 2010 and Feb 2015, performing in eight cities.

Jones released two singles with Terry Wogan in aid of the Children in Need appeal.

From 3 July to 30 August 2008, Jones played the lead role of Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff. He returned to the stage, playing Bob Wallace in White Christmas at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth, and at The Lowry, Salford Quays, from November 2009 until 9 January 2010, and again from 11 to 26 November 2011 at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, from 1 to 17 December at the Grand Canal Theatre, Dublin, and at the Empire Theatre, Liverpool (22 December 2011 to 7 January 2012) On 8 November 2014 Jones made his West End debut, again playing Bob Wallace in "White Christmas", this time at the Dominion Theatre, Tottenham Court Road.

Following the publication of Aled's Forty Favourite Hymns in 2009, a further book, Favourite Christmas Carols, was published on 28 October 2010; Jones took the book on his UK tour in November and December 2010. On 29 November, his CD, Aled's Christmas Gift, was issued to accompany the book.

On 11 October 2010, Jones was confirmed to take over as stand-in presenter of the early morning breakfast slot on BBC Radio 2 following the departure of Sarah Kennedy, a role he occasionally covered in the years leading up to her departure. Jones covered this slot for six weeks until the beginning of his UK tour.

Jones is mentoring Isabel Suckling, the youngest classical recording artist signed by Decca Records and first choirgirl to sign a record contract with a major music label. Suckling's debut album was strongly endorsed by Jones, who described it as "breathtaking" and it was released on 29 November 2010.

In 2011, Jones hosted the television and DVD series, Classical Destinations III, Aled Jones' Ultimate Travel Guide to Classical Music which was filmed on his travels in the UK, Europe, Scandinavia and Australia.

On 9 November 2018, Jones released In Harmony, a collaboration album with English tenor Russell Watson. They followed on 1 November 2019 with Back in Harmony, which debuted at number 1 on the UK Classical Albums chart.

On 4 November 2022, Jones and Watson released the album Christmas with Aled and Russell. The album debuted at number 1 on the Classical Artists Albums Chart and number 14 on the main albums chart. The album was preceded by two singles; the first, "A Spaceman Came Travelling", was released on 21 October 2022. The second single, "O Holy Night", was released on 4 November 2022. The duo toured the UK in November and December 2022.

Broadcasting

Radio

Jones is a presenter on Classic FM. In 2006 he joined the BBC, taking over from Don Maclean on Good Morning Sunday on BBC Radio 2. He was also a presenter of Friday Night is Music Night, and has also been a regular stand-in presenter for Sarah Kennedy and Ken Bruce on Radio 2, until he left Radio 2 in 2012. Jones also presents programmes for BBC Radio 3, such as Choir of the Year and Young Chorister of the Year and The Choir until he left Radio 3 in 2013. On 4 February 2013 it was announced that Jones had returned to Classic FM to present a new show from 9:00–12:00 on Sundays, starting on 3 March of the same year. From March 2016, his breakfast show was moved down to two hours, to 7:00–10:00 (but staying on Sundays). His show reaches over a million listeners, which is a record number for weekend breakfast listenership, alongside the Saturday show at the same slot with Alan Titchmarsh.

Television

Jones (left) pictured with Jennie Bond, during filming for *Cash in the Attic* in 2010

As a teenager Jones presented Chatterbox, a children's chat show made by HTV for ITV, in 1988.

Jones' appearance as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2004 brought him to the attention of a wider audience, leading to further tours and albums. It also led to increasing demands on him as a broadcaster.

Jones is one of the main presenters of BBC One's Songs of Praise. In 2003, he was the subject of the final episode of This Is Your Life when he was surprised by Michael Aspel while presenting Songs of Praise at the Royal Albert Hall in London. He has also presented the annual "Big Sing", the 50th Anniversary edition from Alexandra Palace in 2011, and the 60th Anniversary edition from Westminster Abbey (3/10/21). Since 2009, Jones has presented editions of Escape to the Country for the BBC. He was also a presenter on Cash in the Attic between 2010 and 2012. In October 2011, he appeared as a guest presenter on The One Show. In 2012, Jones hosted the Australian TV series Classical Destinations III, Aled Jones' Ultimate Travel Guide to Classical Music.

On 4 May 2012, Jones was confirmed as the new presenter of the ITV Breakfast programme Daybreak with Lorraine Kelly and Kate Garraway, replacing Adrian Chiles. On 3 March 2014, it was announced that Daybreak was to be replaced by a new breakfast programme called Good Morning Britain, which Jones would not be a part of. His last episode aired on 25 April 2014. The following day, Jones began hosting Weekend, broadcast every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8:30am.

Since 2012, Jones has presented the annual Christmas Carols on ITV programme, which airs late on Christmas Eve. In 2015, he was a regular reporter for Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two, broadcast on BBC Two.

Since February 2016, Jones has co-presented the daily magazine show Too Much TV, for BBC Two.

Since 2016, Jones has presented Going Back Giving Back, a daytime programme for BBC One.

Jones has been on the judging panel for the Pride of Britain awards twice.

In 2022, Jones appeared on the third series of The Masked Singer as "Traffic Cone".

BBC suspension

In November 2017, Jones was being investigated by the BBC following allegations of inappropriate behaviour. In the interim, he had agreed to withdraw from programmes. It was subsequently confirmed in January 2018 that the BBC had lifted the suspension and that he would resume presenting programmes.

Awards and honours

On 28 October 2009, Jones was presented with a BASCA Gold Badge Award in recognition of his unique contribution to music.

Jones was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to music and broadcasting and for charitable services. He collected his award on 17 October 2013.

On 14 February 2014, Jones was nominated as an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music; he was presented with the fellowship on 3 July 2014.

Discography

Studio and live albums

List of studio and live albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title	Album details	Peak chart positions		Certifications
Title	Album details	UK	AUS	Certifications
Diolch â Chân / Where E'er You Walk	Released: 1984 Label: Sain (C 894) / 10 Records (CDIX21) Reissued in 1986 as Where E'er You Walk	36	—
Ave Maria	Released: 1984 Label: Sain (C 904)	—	—
Voices from the Holy Land (with BBC Welsh Chorus)	Released: April 1985 Label: BBC Records (REC 564)	6	—	BPI: Platinum
All Through the Night (with BBC Welsh Chorus & BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra)	Released: June 1985 Label: BBC Records (REC 569)	2	—	BPI: Platinum
Aled Jones and the BBC Welsh Chorus (with The BBC Welsh Chorus)	Released: November 1985 Label: BBC Records and Tapes / 10 Records (AJ 1) Note: Christmas album	11	—	BPI: Silver
Athalia (cast recording)	Released: 1986 Label: L'Oiseau-Lyre (417 126-1)	—	—
Requiem Op.48 / Chichester Psalms (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)	Released: 1986 Label: RPO Records (RPO 8004)	—	—
Pie Jesu	Released: July 1986 Label: 10 Records (AJ 2)	25	—	BPI: Silver
An Album of Hymns	Released: November 1986 Label: Telstar (STAR 2272)	18	—	BPI: Gold
Aled - Music from the TV Series	Released: March 1987 Label: 10 Records (AJ 3)	52	—	BPI: Silver
Aled	Released: October 2002 Label: Universal Classics (064 479-2)	27	13	BPI: Gold
Higher	Released: September 2003 Label: Universal Classics (986 557-9)	21	43	BPI: Gold
The Christmas Album	Released: November 2004 Label: Universal Classics (986 864-9)	28	—	BPI: Gold
New Horizons	Released: October 2005 Label: Universal Classics (476 3062)	21	83	BPI: Silver
Reason to Believe	Released: October 2007 Label: Universal Classics (173 8932)	15	—
Aled's Christmas Gift	Released: November 2010 Label: DMG TV (DMGTV 041)	69	—
Forever	Released: October 2011 Label: DMG TV (DMGTV 043)	46	—
One Voice	Released: April 2016 Label: Classic FM (CFMD42) / Decca (537 6605)	3	13	BPI: Silver
One Voice at Christmas	Released: November 2016 Label: Classic FM (CFMD50)	22	—	BPI: Silver
One Voice - Believe	Released: November 2017 Label: Classic FM (CFMD55)	17	19
In Harmony (with Russell Watson)	Released: November 2018 Label: BMG (4050538445336)	8	—	BPI: Silver
Back in Harmony (with Russell Watson)	Released: November 2019 Label: BMG (4050538539288)	7	—
Blessings	Released: November 2020 Label: BMG (4050538643602)	14	—
Christmas with Aled and Russell (with Russell Watson)	Released: November 2022 Label: BMG (4050538815108)	14	—
One Voice Full Circle	Released: 27 October 2023 Label:	—	—

Charted compilation albums

List of charted compilation albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title	Album details	Peak chart positions		Certifications
Title	Album details	UK	AUS	Certifications
The Very Best of Aled Jones	Released: April 1987 (Australia only) Label: J&B Records (JB295)	—	23
The Best of Aled Jones	Released: November 1987 (UK only) Label: 10 Records (AJ 5)	59	—	BPI: Silver
You Raise Me Up - The Best Of	Released: November 2006 Label: Universal Classics (476 572-1)	63	—	BPI: Silver
Aled Jones Presents Good Morning Sunday (with various artist)	Released: February 2008 Label: Rhino Records (WMTV071)	12	—

Charted singles

List of charted singles, with selected chart positions
Title	Year	Chart positions		Certifications
Title	Year	UK	IRE	Certifications
"Memory"	1985	42	—
"Walking in the Air"		5	10	BPI: Silver
Pictures in the Dark" (with Mike Oldfield)		50	—
"A Winter Story"	1986	51	—
"Walking in the Air" (1987)	1986	92	—
"Silver Bells"/"Me and My Teddy Bear" (with Terry Wogan)	2009	27	—

Talking books

The Story of Classical Music (2004)
Famous Composers (2005)
The Story of Jesus (2006)

Videos

Aled Jones – New Born King – A Festival Of Carols From London's Westminster Cathedral (1992)
Voices From The Holy Land (1985)
Aled Jones – Carols For Christmas

DVDs

The Little Prince featuring Aled Jones (2004)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Carols for Christmas (2004)
Aled Jones – Christmas Carols (2008)

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Channel	Role
1987	The Grand Knockout Tournament	BBC1	Herald of the tournament
1988	Chatterbox	ITV	Presenter
2004—	Songs of Praise	BBC One	Regular presenter
2004	Strictly Come Dancing		Contestant
2007	Play It Again		Himself
2010–2012	Cash in the Attic		Presenter
2009–2013	Escape to the Country		Presenter
2011	The One Show		Guest presenter
2012	Classical Destinations III, Aled Jones' Ultimate Travel Guide to Classical Music	Australian TV channel	Presenter
2012–2014	Daybreak	ITV	Co-presenter
2012–2016	Christmas Carols on ITV		Presenter
2014–2017	Weekend		Presenter
2016	Too Much TV	BBC Two	Co-presenter
2016—	Going Back Giving Back	BBC One	Presenter
2017	Jodi's Lovely Letters	BBC One	Presenter
2022	The Masked Singer	ITV	Traffic Cone

Film

Year	Title	Role
2005	Nadolig Aled	Unknown

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