Episode 3
Series marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day. Sophie Raworth is joined by modern-day cadets who share their thoughts about the heroes of D-Day.
Sophie Raworth is in Portsmouth, from where many of the troops left for Normandy and she is joined by modern-day cadets who share their thoughts about the heroes of D-Day.
Veteran Eldon Roberts shares his memories of rehearsing the D-Day landings on Hayling Island and Judy Stokes remembers how she cared for the injured soldiers.
Dan Snow meets modern-day marines who explain what's involved in a beach assault and Robert Barker reveals what happened to him after he set foot on the beaches of Normandy.
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Christopher Egan
D Day 70: The Heroes Remember - Opening TitlesÂ
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Paul Mottram
Fields Of HonourÂ
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John Williams
With Malice Toward NoneÂ
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Ryan Amon
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Andrew Skeet
Adagio For The FallenÂ
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Chris Elliott
Victory PathÂ
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Corporal Andrew BeaumontÂ
The Last PostÂ
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Edward Elgar
Pomp And Circumstance No. 4Â
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Udi Harpaz
Epic War GamesÂ
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Caribou
Melody Day (Four Tet Remix) (feat. Luke Lalonde, Adem & One Little Plane)
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Christopher Egan
D Day 70: The Heroes Remember - Closing TitlesÂ
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
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| Presenter | Sophie Raworth |
| Presenter | Dan Snow |
| Presenter | James Holland |
| Director | Lizzy Lambley |
| Director | Lizzy Lambley |
| Series Producer | Anja Scharfenorth |
Broadcast
- Wed 4 Jun 2014 09:15
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