The Beginnings
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Tenth Anniversary of D-Day
From the shores of Britain to Luneburg Heath
A Broadcast Pilgrimage Recalling the Part Played by British and Commonwealth Forces in the Liberation of Europe
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Lord Tedder Deputy Supreme Commander, Allied Expeditionary Forces, 1943-1945 introduces broadcasts from Portsmouth, Arromanches, Caen, Brussels, Antwerp, Nijmegen, Oosterbeek, Xanten and Luneburg. In these commemorative programmes, all those taking part were involved in the campaign, either as fighting men or as war correspondents. Now, after ten years, they retrace their steps

9.10 A guide to the day's broadcasts, by the Controller of the Light Programme

9.15 The Beginnings
Robert Barr revisits D-Day Naval Headquarters near Portsmouth, and meets Group Captain J. M. Stagg O.B.E., C.B., General Eisenhower's weather adviser. Admiral Sir Maurice Mansergh, K.C.B., C.B.E., recalls the electric atmosphere of the War Room. David Woodward and Sergeant Ian Johnson of the 1st Battalion Parachute Regiment, flying over France, compare notes about the way they landed on D-Day. From off Arromanches, Howard Marshall broadcasts from a landing craft, and introduces Lt. George Honour, D.S.C., R.N.V.R., who commanded a midget submarine

9.45 Salute to the Three Services
A musical tribute played by Central Band of the Royal Air Force (by permission of the Air Council) Conducted by Wing Commander A.E. Sims O.B.E . Organising Director of Music, Royal Air Force From the R.A.F. Station, Uxbridge
Band of the 3rd Bn. The Parachute Regt. Conductor, Mr. E.F. Rippon. From Maida Barracks, Aldershot

Band of H.M. Royal Marines (Portsmouth) Conducted by Capt. K.A. McLean, Director of Music. From H.M.S. Dryad

10.15 Tunes of the Realm
A programme of British music with David Lloyd (tenor), Tod Hilton (baritone) and The Queen's Hall Light Orchestra (Leader, Reginald Leopold) Conductor, Sidney Torch

11.15 The Landings
Howard Marshall lands at Arromanches again and talks with men who were in the Resistance Movement

11.30 British Legion Service
from the beaches at Arromanches led by the Assistant Chaplain General, the Rev. K. A. Puntan O.B.E., Q.H.C. 0 God our help The Lord's my Shepherd Lesion: Ezekiel 37, 1-10 Address Prayers Last Post Silence Reveille Act of Remembrance 0 Holy Ghost Prayers National Anthem Blessing

12.0 European Family Favourites
Records chosen by people in Belgium, France, and Holland for individual British Servicemen who fought with the liberating armies. Introduced by Jean Metcalfe

1.0 The Anvil - and After
Henry Riddell and Matthew Halton return to Caen and to the Church of St. Etienne where the civilian population sheltered during the battle Squadron Leader J. C. Button, D.S.O., D.F.C., returns from a flight over the Falaise Gap

4.0 Liberation of Brussels
Raymond Baxter looks out over the Grand Place in Brussels and recalls the scene there following the liberation Brussels became the leave centre for British troops. A programme of music and singing comes from two of their popular haunts - the Palace Taverne and a cafe in the Rue du Temple

4.40 The Race for Antwerp
The port today, as seen again by Max Robertson Captain Anthony Kimmins O.B.E., R.N. (Retd.), and Captain Cowley Thomas, C.B.E,, R.N. (Retd.), who was Naval Officer in Charge, Antwerp, sail up the River Scheldt