Dame Vera Lynn was an English singer-songwriter born Vera Margaret Welch on 20 March 1917. During World War II she toured India, Burma and Egypt, giving concerts for troops stationed there and gaining the nickname 'The Forces' Sweetheart'. Her 2009 album 'We'll Meet Again: The Very Best of Vera Lynn' topped the UK album chart. At 92 she became the oldest artist to do so.
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In this documentary, experts dissect the Battle of Britain, which took place on Sept. 15, 1940 — a day that determined the fate of the nation.
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A young singer meets a man who is the victim of a kidnap plot, and is assumed by the gang to be his girlfriend.
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Vestø island's isolated community's prize cow is in danger of being abducted by German WWII occupation forces.
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Documentary telling the story of the ENSA performers who kept up the troops' morale during World War II, with contributions from Dame Vera Lynn, Eric...
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The BBC celebrates the Forces' Sweetheart with a look back through the archives at some of her favourite performances and biggest hits.
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Wartime sweetheart Vera Lynn presents this documentary which sets archive footage and newsreel film from World War Two to the popular sounds of the...
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A young dancer trying to make it in London during World War II discovers that people like her singing voice, too. Although she's at first reluctant...
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Patriotic musical romance. After her school is closed, teacher Ann tries to join up. However, she is persuaded to organise a nursery for a munitions...
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Family and friends pay tribute to the funnyman, who was one of Britain's best-loved stars of stage, TV and film for more than 50 years - and also...
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A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.
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Series in which David Dimbleby journeys around Britain and considers how the landscape has inspired artists through the centuries
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Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable personalities.
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A British magic show and variety show that aired on BBC1 from 9 June 1979 to 18 June 1994. Daniels' assistant throughout the series was Debbie McGee,...
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An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend Television, in which a host, usually a singer or comedian,...
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The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy.
