Vera Lynn
Actor
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.
Born1917-03-20
Place of BirthEast Ham, London, England, UK
Known For
5.3
Wogan
Talk
4.4
The One Show
Talk
5.3
An Audience with...
Talk
5.0
Legends
Documentary
7.7
The Paul Daniels Magic Show
Family
Juliana 75!
TV MovieDocumentary
Chasing Rainbows - A Nation and Its Music
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A Picture of Britain
Documentary
7.7
Rhythm Serenade
RomanceDrama
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Venus fra Vestø
DramaWar
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We'll Meet Again
DramaMusic
The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom
Documentary
6.2
One Exciting Night
ComedyMusic
6.3
13 Hours That Saved Britain
DocumentaryWar
Entertaining the Troops
Documentary
8.0
Songs That Won the War
DocumentaryMusic
6.0
Dame Vera Lynn at the BBC