VE Day 80 Special
A special hour-long episode to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, featuring moving stories from around the UK and celebrity guests sharing their personal connections.
Alex Jones and Roman Kemp host a special hour-long episode of the show to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Sophie Raworth joins them to share all you need to know about the week鈥檚 events, and we hear moving stories from around the UK, including the moment Al Murray meets 110-year-old veteran Donald, who鈥檚 also Britain鈥檚 oldest man. Brian Conley goes behind the scenes at the historic Pavilion Theatre in Gorleston, Norfolk, where they鈥檙e gearing up for a showstopping performance to celebrate the role theatres played in boosting morale. We are also joined by celebrity guests with their own personal connections to VE Day.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Alex Jones |
| Presenter | Roman Kemp |
| Editor | Joanne Vaughan-Jones |
Broadcast
- Mon 5 May 2025 18:30
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