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Vera Lynn

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Vera Lynn

Born March 20, 1917 · East Ham, London, England, UK

Died June 18, 2020 · aged 103

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.

Known For

13 Hours That Saved Britain13 Hours That Saved Britain · 2011
13 Hours That Saved Britain
★ 6.32011
MovieDocumentaryWar
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.
We'll Meet AgainWe'll Meet Again · 1943
We'll Meet Again
★ 7.01943
MovieDramaMusic
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.
One Exciting NightOne Exciting Night · 1944
One Exciting Night
★ 6.21944
MovieComedyMusic
A young singer meets a man who is the victim of a kidnap plot, and is assumed by the gang to be his girlfriend.
Venus fra VestøVenus fra Vestø · 1962
Venus fra Vestø
★ 6.21962
MovieDramaWar
Vestø island's isolated community's prize cow is in danger of being abducted by German WWII occupation forces.
Rhythm SerenadeRhythm Serenade · 1943
Rhythm Serenade
★ 7.71943
MovieRomanceDrama
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.
The South Bank ShowThe South Bank Show · 1978
The South Bank Show
★ 5.61978
SeriesDocumentaryTalk
The South Bank Show is a television arts magazine show produced by ITV between 1978 and 2010. A new series began on Sky Arts from 27 May 2012. Presented by Melvyn Bragg, the show aims to bring both high art and popular culture to a mass audience.
A Picture of BritainA Picture of Britain · 2005
A Picture of Britain
★ 7.52005
SeriesDocumentary
Series in which David Dimbleby journeys around Britain and considers how the landscape has inspired artists through the centuries

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