Vera Lynn

Vera Lynn

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.

  • Title: Vera Lynn
  • Popularity: 2.206
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1917-03-20
  • Place of Birth: East Ham, London, England, UK
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  • Also Known As: Vera Margaret Welch
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Vera Lynn Movies

  • 2011
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    13 Hours That Saved Britain

    13 Hours That Saved Britain

    6.1 2011 HD

    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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  • 1944
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    One Exciting Night

    One Exciting Night

    6 1944 HD

    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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  • 1962
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    Venus fra Vestø

    Venus fra Vestø

    5.583 1962 HD

    Vestø island's isolated community's prize cow is in danger of being abducted by German WWII occupation forces.

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  • 2011
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    Entertaining the Troops

    Entertaining the Troops

    1 2011 HD

    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...

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  • 2020
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    Dame Vera Lynn at the BBC

    Dame Vera Lynn at the BBC

    5 2020 HD

    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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  • 1994
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    Songs That Won the War

    Songs That Won the War

    8 1994 HD

    Wartime sweetheart Vera Lynn presents this documentary which sets archive footage and newsreel film from World War Two to the popular sounds of the...

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  • 1943
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    We'll Meet Again

    We'll Meet Again

    6 1943 HD

    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...

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  • 1943
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    Rhythm Serenade

    Rhythm Serenade

    6.5 1943 HD

    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...

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  • 2011
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    The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom

    The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom

    1 2011 HD

    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...

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  • 2024
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    Eternamente Cidadão Kane

    Eternamente Cidadão Kane

    1 2024 HD

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  • 2006
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    The One Show

    The One Show

    4.6 2006 HD

    A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.

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  • 2005
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    A Picture of Britain

    A Picture of Britain

    6 2005 HD

    Series in which David Dimbleby journeys around Britain and considers how the landscape has inspired artists through the centuries

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  • 1982
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    Wogan

    Wogan

    4.5 1982 HD

    Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable personalities.

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  • 1986
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    Chasing Rainbows - A Nation and Its Music

    Chasing Rainbows - A Nation and Its Music

    1 1986 HD

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  • 1979
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    The Paul Daniels Magic Show

    The Paul Daniels Magic Show

    7.5 1979 HD

    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,...

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  • 1978
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    An Audience with...

    An Audience with...

    5.3 1978 HD

    An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend Television, in which a host, usually a singer or comedian,...

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  • 2006
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    Legends

    Legends

    5 2006 HD

    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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