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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Music Played
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Christopher Egan
D Day 70: The Heroes Remember - Opening Titles
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Paul Mottram
Fields Of Honour
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John Williams
With Malice Toward None
Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Choir: Chicago Symphony Chorus.![]()
Ryan Amon
Centaurus
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Andrew Skeet
Adagio For The Fallen
Composer: Anthony Phillips.![]()
Chris Elliott
Victory Path
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Corporal Andrew Beaumont
The Last Post
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Edward Elgar
Pomp And Circumstance No. 4
Performer: King's Division Normandy Band .![]()
Udi Harpaz
Epic War Games
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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 Titles
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sophie Raworth |
| Presenter | Dan Snow |
| Presenter | James Holland |
| Director | Lizzy Lambley |
| Director | Lizzy Lambley |
| Series Producer | Anja Scharfenorth |
Broadcast
- Wed 4 Jun 201409:15
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