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As VE day's celebratory atmosphere fades, many women are left wondering what the future holds. Concluded by Fenella Woolgar.

Virginia Nicholson's evocative account of the Second World War is told through a multitude of individual women's experiences.

As their stories unfold we discover how they loved, suffered, laughed, grieved and dared.

As the celebratory atmosphere of VE day fades, many women are left wondering what the future holds.

Abridged by Doreen Estall.

Concluded by Fenella Woolgar.

Producer: Elizabeth Allard.

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in May 2011.

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15 minutes

Last on

Sat 10 May 2025 03:30

Broadcasts

  • Fri 6 May 2011 09:45
  • Sat 7 May 2011 00:30
  • Fri 9 May 2025 08:30
  • Fri 9 May 2025 13:30
  • Fri 9 May 2025 19:30
  • Sat 10 May 2025 03:30