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Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance

on BBC One London

Held in the Royal Albert Hall, London in the presence of HM The Queen and other members of the Royal Family.

Massed Bands of The Guards Division
(by permission of the Major-General Commanding the Household Division)
Under the direction of Major J.H. Howe, MBE
State Trumpeters of The Household Cavalry
The Muster of the Legion Standards and Services
Displays by the three Services Community Singing
Service of Remembrance
Conducted by The Bishop of Chester The Rt Rev Gerald Ellison, DD
Assisted by The Rt Rev Monsignor James O'Sullivan, MBE, VG representing the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster and The Rev Dr L.B. Champion, BA, BD, PhD, Moderator of the Free Church Federal Council

Hymns:
Fight the good fight (Pentecost)
Abide with me (Eventide)
O Lord of life whose power sustains (Melita)

(An edited recording of this evening's event)
(Colour)

Contributors

Musicians:
Massed Bands of The Guards Division
Musical direction:
Major J.H. Howe, MBE
Trumpeters:
State Trumpeters of The Household Cavalry
Service conducted by:
The Rt Rev Gerald Ellison
Assisted by:
The Rt Rev Monsignor James O'Sullivan
Assisted by:
The Rev Dr L.B. Champion
Festival Narrator:
Humphrey Tilling
Festival Director:
D.E. Coffer, OBE
Festival Producer:
Ralph Reader, CBE
Commentator:
Raymond Baxter
TV Presentation:
Dennis Monger

BBC One London

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