Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, 8 May 1945, V.E. Day
Excerpts from the BBC Radio archives following the end of the War in Europe, from the fall of Belsen concentration camp to Churchill's address in his famous boiler suit.
Scroll down to listen to extracts of some historic BBC reports charting the end of the Second world War.
BELSEN CONCENTRATION CAMP Richard Dimbleby described the horrific images that he witnessed in Belsen concentration, 19 April 1945. Listen again to archive broadcast
VICTORY IN EUROPE DAY BBC news flash: John Snagge announces that the next day, 8 May 1945, will be VE Day, 7 May 1945. Listen again to archive broadcast
SURRENDER SIGNING Thomas Cadett witnesses the signing of the surrender terms by the German High Command, 7 May 1945. Listen again to archive broadcast
