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D-Day 70

The Heroes Remember

Episode 4

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

As the nation prepares to honour veterans in a series of special events, Sophie is at Portsmouth Harbour with veterans who share their own memories of D-Day.

Dan Snow reveals how the weather affected the invasion plans, veteran Joe Cattini recalls his anxious wait in the English Channel, James Holland meets one of the surviving members of a small crack team of men with a special D-Day mission, and two French veterans who fought to liberate their country tell their stories. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Sophie Raworth
Presenter:
Dan Snow
Presenter:
James Holland
Director:
Mark Williams
Director:
Mark Williams
Series Producer:
Anja Scharfenorth

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