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In the 75th anniversary year of D Day and the Battles of Monte Cassino and Kohima, 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. Veterans, and service personnel engaged in current military operations join with the audience at the Royal Albert Hall to give thanks and pay tribute to all who gave their lives in the service of their country, and who continue to risk their lives today. The Royal British Legion theme is ‘Remember Together,’ focusing on the importance of remembering the service, sacrifice and collaboration of the men and women of Britain, the Commonwealth and Allied nations who fought together and worked together. Guests from the showbiz and military world tell Paddy of the special honour it is to be involved in this annual event. 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: Alexa Good