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D-Day 80: Live from Normandy

Vernon is live from Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when thousands of allied soldiers established a foothold across the French coast in order to liberate Europe.

Vernon is live from Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when thousands of allied soldiers established a foothold across the French coast in order to liberate North-Western Europe.

Broadcasting live from the seafront in the Normandy town of Arrromanches - the geographical centre of the D-Day Landing Beaches - Vernon will speak to military personnel past and present about the largest seaborne invasion in history. He'll also hear from the families of the D-Day soldiers on what their relatives experienced as they headed ashore, as well as chatting to those who will give further context to what became the start of the liberation of France.

Also, he'll hear listener voicenotes and messages on their family links to D-Day, and, how 80 years on, the importance of what was achieved that day is never forgotten.

Vernon says, 鈥淚t鈥檚 important we never forget and always honour the bravery and sacrifices made by those brave soldiers 80 years ago on D-Day, so I鈥檓 incredibly proud to be broadcasting my show from Normandy and presenting this commemorative concert on Radio 2.鈥�

2 hours, 30 minutes

Last on

Thu 6 Jun 2024 09:30
麻豆约拍 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Elbow

    One Day Like This

    • (CD Single).
    • Fiction.
    • 1.

  • Tony Momrelle & The 麻豆约拍 Big Band

    Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby (D-Day 80: Commemorating the Normandy Landings)

  • 脡dith Piaf

    Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien (No Regrets)

    • Memories ... Are Made Of This.
    • Dino.

  • Becky Hill

    Outside Of Love

    • Believe Me Now?.
    • Universal Music.

  • The Byrds

    Mr Tambourine Man

    • Fifty Number Ones Of The 60's (Variou.
    • Global Television.

  • Alison Moyet

    Invisible

    • Alison Moyet Singles.
    • Columbia.

  • Record Of The Week

    • Snow Patrol

      The Beginning

      • The Forest Is The Path.
      • Polydor.

  • Al Bowlly

    It's A Lovely Day Tomorrow

    • All Bowlly - The Essential Collection.
    • Avid Entertainment.
    • 21.

  • Sabrina Carpenter

    Espresso

    • Short n' Sweet.
    • Polydor.

  • Dire Straits

    Walk Of Life

    • Brothers In Arms 20th Anniv Edition.
    • Vertigo.

  • Teddy Swims

    The Door

    • I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1).
    • Atlantic.
    • 4.

  • Charles Aznavour

    She

    • The Best Of Charles Aznavour.
    • Barclay.

  • Eurythmics

    Who's That Girl?

  • Rag鈥檔鈥橞one Man

    What Do You Believe In?

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.

  • Lighthouse Family

    Ocean Drive

    • Lighthouse Family - Ocean Drive.
    • Polydor.

  • Fiona Harrison

    (There'll Be Blue Birds Over) The White Cliffs Of Dover (Radio 2 D-Day 80: Live from Normandy, 6 Jun 2024)

  • Fiona Harrison

    We'll Meet Again (Radio 2 D-Day 80: Live from Normandy, 6 Jun 2024)

  • Wilson Phillips

    Hold On

    • The Female Touch 2 (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.

  • Judy Garland & Gene Kelly

    For Me and My Gal

    • Judy Garland Golden Greats.
    • MCA.

  • Hozier

    Too Sweet

    • Unheard E.P..
    • Rubyworks.

  • St. Lundi

    Following My Heart

    • The Island.
    • Good Taste Recordings.

Broadcast

  • Thu 6 Jun 2024 09:30
    麻豆约拍 Radio 2

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