The Battle of Britain at 75

On Friday 18 September, Radio 2 will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain with a day of live broadcasts from Biggin Hill, including a Friday Night Is Music Night special, broadcast live on Red Button and cinemas around the UK.

It’s so important we remember and commemorate the sacrifices made by the men and women during World War II.

Chris Evans

The Chris Evans’ Breakfast Show will come live from Biggin Hill Airport, the most iconic of Britain’s fighter stations. Chris will also hear from the ‘Few’ and the ‘Many’ who helped protect the skies of Britain 75 years ago.

The Jeremy Vine Show will also be live from Biggin Hill where he’ll be discussing the modern day Royal Air Force and the role they play more than seven decades on from the Battle of Britain. He will be joined by current RAF personnel for a discussion about how today's RAF is ‘securing the skies’ in 2015.

The day will culminate in a Friday Night Is Music Night special to commemorate the 75th anniversary.

‘The Battle of Britain At 75’ live from Biggin Hill will tell the epic story of the greatest aerial conflict of the Second World War. Dermot O’Leary, Jeremy Vine and BBC News’ Sophie Raworth will be joined by the BBC Concert Orchestra. Rare archive footage from the conflict, modern day RAF personnel, guest singers and a cast of actors will bring those stories to life as we remember the men and women who took part 75 years ago.

You can watch Friday Night is Music Night : Battle of Britain on iPlayer here.