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Episode 3

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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.

45 minutes

Music Played

  • Christopher Egan

    D Day 70: The Heroes Remember - Opening Titles聽

  • Paul Mottram

    Fields Of Honour聽

  • John Williams

    With Malice Toward None聽

    Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Choir: Chicago Symphony Chorus.
  • Ryan Amon

    颁别苍迟补耻谤耻蝉听

  • Andrew Skeet

    Adagio For The Fallen聽

    Composer: Anthony Phillips.
  • Chris Elliott

    Victory Path聽

  • Corporal Andrew Beaumont聽

    The Last Post聽

  • Edward Elgar

    Pomp And Circumstance No. 4聽

    Performer: King's Division Normandy Band聽.
  • Udi Harpaz

    Epic War Games聽

  • Caribou

    Melody Day (Four Tet Remix) (feat. Luke Lalonde, Adem & One Little Plane)

  • Christopher Egan

    D Day 70: The Heroes Remember - Closing Titles聽

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Sophie Raworth
Presenter Dan Snow
Presenter James Holland
Director Lizzy Lambley
Director Lizzy Lambley
Series Producer Anja Scharfenorth

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