Vera Lynn

Vera Lynn

Born: March 20, 1917
Died: June 18, 2020
in East Ham, London, England, UK
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.

Movies for Vera Lynn...

Dame Vera Lynn at the BBC
Title: Dame Vera Lynn at the BBC
Character: Self
Released: November 8, 2020
Type: Movie
The BBC celebrates the Forces' Sweetheart with a look back through the archives at some of her favourite performances and biggest hits.
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The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom
Title: The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom
Character: Old Lady that sang During the War
Released: November 8, 2011
Type: Movie
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.
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Entertaining the Troops
Title: Entertaining the Troops
Character: Self - Contributor
Released: September 20, 2011
Type: Movie
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.
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13 Hours That Saved Britain
Title: 13 Hours That Saved Britain
Character: Witness
Released: April 20, 2011
Type: Movie
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.
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Title: Legends
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 17, 2006
Type: TV
The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy.
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Title: The One Show
Character: Self
Released: August 14, 2006
Type: TV
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One and BBC One HD. The programme is currently hosted by Alex Jones and Matt Baker from Monday-Thursday, with Chris Evans appearing instead of Baker on Fridays and relief presenters appearing when required.
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Title: A Picture of Britain
Released: June 5, 2005
Type: TV
Series in which David Dimbleby journeys around Britain and considers how the landscape has inspired artists through the centuries
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Songs That Won the War
Title: Songs That Won the War
Character: Herself/Presenter
Released: May 1, 1994
Type: Movie
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.
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Title: Chasing Rainbows - A Nation and Its Music
Released: September 14, 1986
Type: TV
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Title: Wogan
Character: Self
Released: May 4, 1982
Type: TV
Wogan is a British television chat show
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Title: The Paul Daniels Magic Show
Character: Self
Released: June 9, 1979
Type: TV
A British magic show and variety show that aired on BBC1 from 9 June 1979 to 18 June 1994. Daniels' assistant throughout the series was Debbie McGee, whom he married in 1988. At its peak in the 1980s, the show regularly attracted viewing figures of 15 million and was sold to 43 countries.
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Title: An Audience with...
Character: Herself
Released: January 8, 1978
Type: TV
An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend Television, in which a host, usually a singer or comedian, performs for an invited audience of celebrity guests, interspersed with questions from the audience, in a light hearted revue/tribute style.
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Venus fra Vestø
Title: Venus fra Vestø
Released: December 21, 1962
Type: Movie
Vestø island's isolated community's prize cow is in danger of being abducted by German WWII occupation forces.
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One Exciting Night
Title: One Exciting Night
Character: Vera Baker
Released: December 4, 1944
Type: Movie
A young singer meets a man who is the victim of a kidnap plot, and is assumed by the gang to be his girlfriend.
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Rhythm Serenade
Title: Rhythm Serenade
Character: Ann Martin
Released: October 11, 1943
Type: Movie
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.
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We'll Meet Again
Title: We'll Meet Again
Character: Peggy Brown
Released: January 18, 1943
Type: Movie
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.