Person

Vera Lynn

Acting · 1917–2020 · 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.

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  The One Show

  Self

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  Wogan

  Self

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  An Audience with...

  Self

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  Legends

  Self (archive footage)

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  The Paul Daniels Magic Show

  Self

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  Juliana 75!

  Self

• Chasing Rainbows - A Nation and Its Music

  1986

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  A Picture of Britain

  2005

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  13 Hours That Saved Britain

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  Entertaining the Troops

  Self - Contributor

• 2020Dame Vera Lynn at the BBCSelf
• 2011The Unforgettable Norman WisdomOld Lady that sang During the War
• 2011Entertaining the TroopsSelf - Contributor
• 201113 Hours That Saved BritainWitness
• 2006LegendsSelf (archive footage)
• 2006The One ShowSelf
• 2005A Picture of Britain
• 1994Songs That Won the WarHerself/Presenter
• 1986Chasing Rainbows - A Nation and Its Music
• 1984Juliana 75!Self
• 1982WoganSelf
• 1979The Paul Daniels Magic ShowSelf
• 1978An Audience with...Self
• 1962Venus fra Vestø
• 1944One Exciting NightVera Baker
• 1943Rhythm SerenadeAnn Martin
• 1943We'll Meet AgainPeggy Brown