Vera Lynn
Dame Vera Lynn was an English singer-songwriter born Vera Margaret Welch on 20 March 1917. During World War II she toured India, Burma and Egypt, giving concerts for troops stationed there and gaining the nickname 'The Forces' Sweetheart'. Her 2009 album 'We'll Meet Again: The Very Best of Vera Lynn' topped the UK album chart. At 92 she became the oldest artist to do so.
One Exciting Night (1944)
A young singer meets a man who is the victim of a kidnap plot, and is assumed by the gang to be his girlfriend. (more)
A young singer meets a man who is the victim of a kidnap plot, and is assumed by the gang to be his girlfriend. (more)
Venus fra Vestø (1962)
Vestø island's isolated community's prize cow is in danger of being abducted by German WWII occupation forces. (more)
Vestø island's isolated community's prize cow is in danger of being abducted by German WWII occupation forces. (more)
We'll Meet Again (1943)
A young dancer trying to make it in London during World War II discovers that people like her singing voice, too. Although she's at first reluctant to sing, she finally does and becomes a star. She hooks up with a young musician who composes classical music and ... (more)
A young dancer trying to make it in London during World War II discovers that people like her singing voice, too. Although she's at first reluctant to sing, she finally does and becomes a star. She hooks up with a young musician who composes classical music and ... (more)
Rhythm Serenade (1943)
Patriotic musical romance. After her school is closed, teacher Ann tries to join up. However, she is persuaded to organise a nursery for a munitions factory. (more)
Patriotic musical romance. After her school is closed, teacher Ann tries to join up. However, she is persuaded to organise a nursery for a munitions factory. (more)
The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom (2011)
Family and friends pay tribute to the funnyman, who was one of Britain's best-loved stars of stage, TV and film for more than 50 years - and also became a cult figure in Albania, where his films were ruled to be acceptable entertainment during the country's long ... (more)
Family and friends pay tribute to the funnyman, who was one of Britain's best-loved stars of stage, TV and film for more than 50 years - and also became a cult figure in Albania, where his films were ruled to be acceptable entertainment during the country's long ... (more)
Dame Vera Lynn at the BBC (2020)
13 Hours That Saved Britain
(2011)
In this documentary, experts dissect the Battle of Britain, which took place on Sept. 15, 1940 — a day that determined the fate of the nation. (more)
In this documentary, experts dissect the Battle of Britain, which took place on Sept. 15, 1940 — a day that determined the fate of the nation. (more)