The Royal British Legion鈥檚 Festival of Remembrance from the Royal Albert Hall, with music from Sir Rod Stewart, Blessing Offor, Sam Ryder, Keala Settle and The Wellermen.
Full coverage from the iconic Royal Albert Hall of the Royal British Legion鈥檚 annual Festival of Remembrance, attended by senior members of the royal family.
The artists participating will include musicians Sir Rod Stewart, Blessing Offor, Sam Ryder, Keala Settle and The Wellermen. Military music will also take centre stage, with awe-inspiring displays from the Central Band of the RAF, the RAF Squadronaires, the King鈥檚 Colour Squadron and the Royal Marines Band Service.
The festival will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, honouring the courage and sacrifice of those who fought and lost their lives. Personal stories will also bring to light the experiences of those lost in more recent conflicts, connecting the past with the present. Special focus will be given to the resilience and strength of military children who have faced bereavement.
This year also marks the 25th anniversary of the UK government lifting the ban on gay, lesbian and bisexual personnel serving openly in the armed forces. The festival will reflect on past discriminations and celebrate the progress made since the year 2000.
As the iconic poppies fall during a two-minute silence, royalty, veterans and the nation will remember the sacrifices made by those who have died serving their country.
On TV
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Performer | Rod Stewart |
| Performer | Blessing Offor |
| Performer | Sam Ryder |
| Performer | Keala Settle |
| Music Group | The Wellermen |
| Series Producer | Rosheen Archer |
| Executive Producer | Elen Moore |
| Director | Marcus Viner |
Broadcast
- Next Saturday 21:00