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VE Day 70

Kirsty Young

Sian Williams

Eddie Butler

Anita Rani

Dan Snow

Catherine Stirk

Claire Popplewell

VE Day 70: Episode 5: The Nation Remembers

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Episode 5: The Nation Remembers

The Nation Remembers

BBC One - VE Day 70, The Nation Remembers

Kirsty Young introduces live coverage of the final day of VE Day commemorations.

Kirsty Young introduces live coverage of the final day of VE Day commemorations, with a service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey followed by a parade of veterans and fly-past.

Kirsty Young introduces full, uninterrupted live coverage of the final day of the 70th anniversary commemorations to mark VE Day from the glorious surroundings of St James's Park in London. Her Majesty The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, together with other members of the Royal Family, attend a service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey to commemorate the historic occasion. 

Following the service, all eyes are turned to Parliament Square and Whitehall for a parade of veterans and all those involved in the war effort both at home and abroad. Proceedings conclude with a fly-past featuring the magnificent Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and Red Arrows. 


11.00
The national service of thanksgiving begins, and Sian Williams provides commentary on the service presided over by the Dean of Westminster Abbey. 

12.00
Anita Rani and Dan Snow meet veterans preparing to take part in the parade. 

12.30
Eddie Butler provides commentary on the parade of veterans and those involved in the war effort.

13.15
Flypast from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and Red Arrows.

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