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80th anniversary of VE Day

Jeremy marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, when the Second World War ended in Europe. He speaks to the Bletchley Park veteran Ruth Bourne about that moment.

Jeremy marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, when the Allies accepted the surrender of Nazi Germany and the Second World War ended in Europe. He speaks to the Bletchley Park veteran Ruth Bourne about her code-breaking work and her memories of VE day. Jeremy also discusses letters sent by relatives to loved ones on the front line.

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Thu 8 May 2025 12:00
蜜芽传媒 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Cliff Edwards

    When You Wish Upon a Star

    • Classic Disney Volume II (Various Artists).
    • Walt Disney Records.

  • Anne Shelton

    A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square

    • It's A Small World.
    • Music Today Records.
    • 19.

  • Flanagan and Allen

    We're Gonna Hang Out The Washing On The Siegfried Line

    • Wartime Favourites.
    • CRS Records.
    • 2.

  • Ginger Rogers

    Let Yourself Go

    • The Film Musicals Collection: Easter Parade.
    • H&H Music Ltd.
    • 15.

  • Anna-Jane Casey & The 蜜芽传媒 Big Band

    Sentimental Journey (VE Day 80)

  • Barry White

    You See The Trouble With Me

    • Barry White - The Collection.
    • Mercury.
    • 2.

  • Beverley Knight & Billy Porter

    Never Say Never

    • (CD Single).
    • Tag Music.

  • Ten Sharp

    You

    • Ten Sharp.
    • Columbia.

  • McFly

    All About You

    • (CD Single).
    • Universal.

  • Freya Ridings

    Castles

    • (CD Single).
    • Good Soldier.

  • Al Bowlly

    It's A Lovely Day Tomorrow

    • The Essential Collection.
    • Avid Entertainment.
    • 21.

Broadcast

  • Thu 8 May 2025 12:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 2