Huw Edwards presents the Royal British Legion's annual Festival of Remembrance, which pays tribute to all victims of war and conflict.
Huw Edwards presents the Royal British Legion's annual Festival of Remembrance, which pays tribute to all victims of war and conflict.
In the presence of HM the Queen, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh and other members of the royal family, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe, Laura Mvula, Birdy and Alexander Armstrong perform alongside the Royal Air Force Squadronaires and the Band of HM Royal Marines. From World War One to the present day, as the poppy petals fall from the roof of the Royal Albert Hall, the Festival remembers the many who make the ultimate sacrifice.
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Martin Shaw reads Rudyard Kipling's poem 'My Boy Jack'
Duration: 01:14
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Beth reads an extract from her poem
Duration: 00:51
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Huw Edwards |
| Performer | Alexander Armstrong |
| Performer | Alfie Boe |
| Performer | Michael Ball |
| Performer | Birdy |
| Performer | Laura Mvula |
| Music Group | The Royal Air Force Squadronaires |
| Music Group | The Band of HM Royal Marines |
| Producer | Catherine Stirk |
| Executive Producer | Claire Popplewell |
Broadcast
- Sat 12 Nov 2016 21:00
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