Dame Vera Lynn turns 103 by sharing inspiring video reminding listeners to ‘keep singing’

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 Blitz spirit amid coronavirus outbreak

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-JonesĀ  Urged people to ‘keep calm and follow sensible advice provided by Government’ … Read more

Brenda Blethyn: How cryptic crosswords help me play Vera, TV’s cleverest detective

Brenda Blethyn is wearing a blue-and-white crushed velvet jacket by Eileen Fisher, a smart black blouse and trousers, heeled brogues from Russell & Bromley and a beautiful silver necklace. She is a picture of elegance and absolutely nothing like the TV detective she plays, who looks as though she gets dressed in the dark at … Read more