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Vernon's Vault D-Day Special with Dan Snow

On the anniversary of D-Day, Vernon’s Vault looks at the role the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ played in the allies war effort, plus historian Dan Snow talks about about the significance of 6th June 1944.

On the anniversary of D-Day, Vernon’s Vault looks at the role the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ played in the allies war effort, plus historian Dan Snow talks about about the significance of 6th June 1944.

Plus comedian, actor and writer Jack Whitehall reveals the songs that shaped his life in Tracks Of My Years.

From the early stand up days at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to multiple sell out arena tours, award-winning Jack Whitehall has embraced his comedy journey from the beginning. Known for his Iconic TV shows such as Bad Education and the massively popular Travels With My Father, Jack has also segued into film alongside the likes of Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, as well as fronting TV panel shows and the Brit Awards.

Jack is now back on stage in what he's calling his 'most personal show to date'. Jack Whitehall: Settle Down is currently touring theatres right across the UK until mid July.

Also in today's show there'll also be more audio nuggets from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Archive in Vernon's Vault and there's the mid-morning music quiz Ten To The Top.

Whatever you're up to, Vern wants to hear from you - email vernon@bbc.co.uk - and if you’d like to apply to take part in Ten To The Top, the address you need is tentothetop@bbc.co.uk

2 hours, 30 minutes

Last on

Tue 6 Jun 2023 09:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • New Radicals

    Get What You Give

    • (CD Single).
    • MCA.

  • Stevie Wonder

    I Wish

    • Motown Party (Various Artists).
    • Motown.

  • The Brothers Johnson

    Stomp!

    • 10 Star Collection: Soul 2 (Various).
    • Stardust.
    • 5.

  • The Isley Brothers

    Summer Breeze

    • The Best Summer Ever (Various Artist.
    • Virgin.

  • Ricky Martin

    Livin' La Vida Loca

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.

  • Kylie Minogue

    Padam Padam

    • Tension.
    • BMG Rights Management (UK).

  • Vera Lynn

    (There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover

    • We'll Meet Again (Various Artists).
    • Telstar.
    • 8.

  • Quincy Jones

    Ai No Corrida (feat. Dune)

    • Hits Of 1981 & 1982 (Various Artists.
    • Polydor.

  • Texas

    After All

    • The Very Best Of 1989-2023.
    • PIAS.

  • Basement Jaxx

    Do Your Thing

    • (CD Single).
    • XL.
    • 12.

  • Sam Cooke

    Twistin' the Night Away

    • Sam Cooke - The Man & His Music.
    • RCA.

  • Record Of The Week

    • The Pretenders

      Let The Sun Come In

      • Relentless.
      • Parlophone.

  • Peter Frampton

    Show Me The Way

    • And The Road Goes On Forever Vol 1.
    • Debutante.

  • Rita Ora

    Praising You (feat. Fatboy Slim)

    • (CD Single).
    • BMG Rights Management UK.

  • Glenn Miller

    Moonlight Serenade

    • Housewives Choice (Various Artists).
    • Music & Memories.

  • Album Of The Week

    • Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

      Pretty Boy

  • Peter Gabriel

    Solsbury Hill

  • Louise

    High Hopes

    • Greatest Hits.
    • Tag8.

  • Taylor Swift

    Karma

    • Midnights.
    • Republic Records.

Broadcast

  • Tue 6 Jun 2023 09:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

Ten To The Top

Ten To The Top

Get all the details of how to enter and listen to Vernon's daily music quiz.