D-Day 80: Tribute to the Fallen

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Paying tribute to the heroes of 1944. Poignant and powerful events commemorating D-Day.

Paying tribute to the heroes of 1944. Poignant and powerful events on both sides of the Channel to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

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Tribute to the Fallen

BBC One - D-Day 80, Tribute to the Fallen

A unique remembrance event on the eve of D-Day live from Bayeux War Cemetery.

On the eve of D-Day, a tribute to the fallen from Bayeux War Cemetery and Southsea Common, Portsmouth, featuring lighting displays, readings and music. Hosted by Kirsty Young.

On the evening of 5 June 1944, thousands of allied servicemen were waiting courageously for the signal to launch. In the 24 hours that followed, the troops of D-Day achieved the unthinkable, pushing the boundaries of ingenuity, bravery and sacrifice. 
 
Eighty years later, as night falls, a reflective and poignant event will be held at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in Bayeux. The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, alongside actors, musicians and currently serving military, will help mark the memories of those who took part, to hear their voices and to honour those who never made it home. 
 
With readings, music and veteran testimony, the event will lead towards a unique moment of remembrance. As darkness descends, there will be a moment of light that focuses the nation’s minds and hearts on the price that was paid for D-Day’s success as all 4,600 headstones are individually lit. 
 
The UK section of the broadcast which follows will mirror this lighting effect with a D-Day-themed show accompanied by a live musical performance creating the audio backdrop. 
 
Presented by Kirsty Young, with accessible commentary for the blind and partially sighted provided by Petroc Trelawny.

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