Vera Lynn
Biography: Dame Vera Lynn was an English singer-songwriter born Vera Margaret Welch on 20 March 1917. During World War II she toured India, Burma and Egypt, giving concerts for troops stationed there and gaining the nickname 'The Forces' Sweetheart'. Her 2009 album 'We'll Meet Again: The Very Best of Vera Lynn' topped the UK album chart. At 92 she became the oldest artist to do so.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: March 20, 1917
Deathday: June 18, 2020
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13 Hours That Saved Britain
2011-04-20
13 Hours That Saved Britain
Overview: In this documentary, experts dissect the Battle of Britain, which took place on Sept. 15, 1940 — a day that determined the fate of the nation.
Genres: Documentary War History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-04-20
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One Exciting Night
1944-12-04
One Exciting Night
Overview: A young singer meets a man who is the victim of a kidnap plot, and is assumed by the gang to be his girlfriend.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1944-12-04
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Venus fra Vestø
1962-12-21
Venus fra Vestø
Overview: Vestø island's isolated community's prize cow is in danger of being abducted by German WWII occupation forces.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: da
Release Date: 1962-12-21
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Entertaining the Troops
2011-09-20
Entertaining the Troops
Overview: Documentary telling the story of the ENSA performers who kept up the troops' morale during World War II, with contributions from Dame Vera Lynn, Eric Sykes and Tony Benn.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-09-20
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Dame Vera Lynn at the BBC
2020-11-08
Dame Vera Lynn at the BBC
Overview: The BBC celebrates the Forces' Sweetheart with a look back through the archives at some of her favourite performances and biggest hits.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-11-08
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Songs That Won the War
1994-05-01
Songs That Won the War
Overview: Wartime sweetheart Vera Lynn presents this documentary which sets archive footage and newsreel film from World War Two to the popular sounds of the day. Artists featured include Flanagan and Allen, Gracie Fields, George Formby, Bing Crosby, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the Andrews Sisters and the Mills Brothers.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-05-01
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We'll Meet Again
1943-01-18
We'll Meet Again
Overview: A young dancer trying to make it in London during World War II discovers that people like her singing voice, too. Although she's at first reluctant to sing, she finally does and becomes a star. She hooks up with a young musician who composes classical music and turns his nose up at this vulgar "popular" music, but she believes he can be a success at it and sets out to turn him around.
Genres: Drama Music War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-01-18
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Rhythm Serenade
1943-10-11
Rhythm Serenade
Overview: Patriotic musical romance. After her school is closed, teacher Ann tries to join up. However, she is persuaded to organise a nursery for a munitions factory.
Genres: Romance Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-10-11
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The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom
2011-11-08
The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom
Overview: Family and friends pay tribute to the funnyman, who was one of Britain's best-loved stars of stage, TV and film for more than 50 years - and also became a cult figure in Albania, where his films were ruled to be acceptable entertainment during the country's long years of isolation during the Cold War. Including contributions by Norman's son Nick, singer Vera Lynn and actress Honor Blackman.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-11-08
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