Documentary - 116 mins
Audience - General
Classification - Exempt
Region - 0
Format - PAL
Language - English

Product weight 120g

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 "My dear friends, this is your hour,. This is not victory of a party or of any class. It's a victory of the great British nation as a whole. We were the first in this ancient island to draw the sword against tyranny"  Winston Churchill 8th May 1945

On the 8th May 1945, the dark clouds of war were at last lifted from over Great Britain.

At 3 o'clock on that memorable day, Winston Churchill's speech to an expectant nation finally confirmed that victory in Europe was won and six long years of war were finally at an end.

Introduced by Windsor Davies, this DVD features the unique spirit of the occasion, which is recaptured by the unforgettable music of the war years, through the golden memories of those who were there. The programme also features remarkable footage of performances by great entertainers who kept the country singing during its darkest days - Gracie Fields, George Formby and Flanagan and Allen. Finally extensive newsreel footage, specially filmed reconstructions and contemporary images combine to provide the perfect flavour of the times.

With music melodies and memories provided by Don Mather and the Miller Men, the Nostalgics and the Melody Makers, this DVD is an opportunity to experience the joy of a heady early summer's day over fifty years ago.

It was the day peace finally arrived. It was Victory in Europe Day 1945

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