Episodes
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| 20231111 | Paddy O'Connell presents highlights from the Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall. Military Bands take centre stage in the opulent surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall in this star-studded programme of music and reflection that honours those who have served in the Armed Forces, commemorating especially those who gave their lives. This year the Festival remembers the Battle of the Atlantic, the longest military campaign during World War Two, and Paddy hears from Merchant Navy veteran Ron Quested. The Festival also marks the 70th anniversary of the “forgotten war ? - the Korean War. There are star performances from Katie Melua, Melakai Bayoh and Mica Paris – who will be honouring veterans from the Windrush generation. Veterans and service men and women engaged in current military operations join with the audience to give thanks and pay tribute to all who risk their lives for their country. Paddy will hear about the power of rehabilitation from those taking part in the Invictus Games. The conclusion of the Festival features the service of Remembrance during which thousands of poppies are dropped from the roof of the hall, representing the lives lost in both World Wars, and subsequent conflicts. Producer: Miriam Williamson Paddy O'Connell presents highlights from the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance. |
| 20241109 |  Paddy O'Connell presents highlights from the Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall with spectacular music from star acts and massed military bands. This year's event will celebrate the remarkable men and women who fought in World War II in 1944. To mark this 80th anniversary, we will commemorate those who fought on D-Day and at Monte Cassino and Kohima. We will also reflect on recent conflicts – this year marks ten years since UK forces ended combat operations in Afghanistan. And, we will pay tribute to the children of those that serve in the armed forces, including a special performance from the Service Children's Community Choir. Guests from music, television and military worlds tell Paddy of the special honour it is to be involved in this annual event. Past and present military personnel will come together to be honoured for their service and dedication in defending our freedoms and way of life. As the petals fall in the Royal Albert Hall, the festival will pay tribute to all victims of war and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those who continue to risk their lives today. Music artists include Welsh legend Sir Tom Jones, Jack Savoretti, Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, Samantha Barks, Alexandra Burke and Jake Isaac. The Central Band of the Royal Air Force and the Bands of HM Royal Marines will create awe-inspiring displays of military music. Producer: Alexa Good Paddy O'Connell presents highlights from the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance. The annual event pays tribute to the armed forces and remembers all victims of conflict. Paddy O'Connell presents highlights from the Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall. |