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A definitive guide to how you can enjoy the celebrations on TV on Friday FRIDAY, MAY 8 The Nation Remembers BBC1, 11am Nationwide two-minute silence to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, paying tribute to heroes past and present. The Announcement Of Victory BBC1, 2.45pm Tribute to … Read more
Wartime singer Dame Vera Lynn today likened the current battle against coronavirus to World War Two – and called for a VE Day-style national party when we’ve finally beaten the deadly disease. Dame Vera, who celebrated her 103rd birthday in March and is famous for the wartime classic We’ll Meet Again, compared COVID-19 to the … Read more
Who is ‘Lynn from Skipton’? The public ridicule No 10 for selecting soft question about hugging from anonymous ‘member of the public’ at Downing Street press conference Lynn for Skipton was the first non-journalist given the chance to grill ministers Question raised eyebrows as it indulged Matt Hancock to churn out core refrains Some joked … Read more
Watchdog host Lynn Faulds Wood died from a ‘massive stroke’ moments after clapping NHS workers, it has been revealed – as her devastated husband today pays tribute to his ‘loving and hugely supportive wife’. The star, who lived in St Margarets, south west London, passed away at midday on Friday with her husband John Stapleton and … Read more
Lynn Faulds Wood dead: Watchdog presenter dies aged 72 after ‘stroke’ Former Watchdog host passed away at midday after suffering a ‘massive stroke’ Her family confirmed she passed away with her husband and son at her bedside Lynn’s colleague, Dame Esther Rantzen, said: ‘We are all devastated by this news’ By Katie Weston For Mailonline … Read more
Captain Tom Moore reveals Dame Vera Lynn sent him a letter after he finished his 100th lap for the NHS – but admits he’s ‘rather sorry’ about knocking her off the top of the charts with his You’ll Never Walk Alone fundraising single 99-year-old received touching tribute from the sweetheart of the armed forces Captain … Read more
Katherine Jenkins shares delight as NHS Charity duet We’ll Meet Again with Dame Vera Lynn edges close to number one The song was originally sung by the now 103-year old ‘forces sweetheart’ as soldiers left their families to fight Nazi Germany in 1939 All proceeds from the new collaboration will go to National Health Service … Read more
Amanda Bynes celebrates 34th birthday… as her mother Lynn is ‘furious she’s pregnant’ because she can’t take ‘mental health meds’ By Cassie Carpenter For Dailymail.com Published: 16:03 BST, 3 April 2020 | Updated: 16:23 BST, 3 April 2020 Retired actress Amanda Bynes will be celebrating her 34th birthday on Friday in quarantine from the coronavirus … Read more
Find ‘moments of joy’ to cope with ‘hard times’ says Dame Vera Lynn in video message marking her 103rd birthday The Forces’ Sweetheart celebrates her 103rd birthday today with new video Footage pairs Dame Vera’s performances with words tackling modern themes Message from the singer recorded this week is also included in the video Dame … Read more
Dame Vera Lynn, 102, summons the Blitz spirit in rallying cry for Britons to ‘pull together’ and ‘weather the storm of coronavirus’ Dame Vera referenced WWII in message for communities to ‘remain positive’ She also released new photo smiling alongside daughter Virginia Lewis-Jones Urged people to ‘keep calm and follow sensible advice provided by Government’ … Read more