A snapshot of culture on VE Day 1945
The music, books, films and theatre that defined VE Day 1945.
To mark the 80th anniversary this week, we explore British culture around VE Day in 1945, reflecting on the music, books, films and theatre that defined the moment and the complex emotional landscape that followed the war鈥檚 end. Songwriter and pianist Kate Garner joins us at the piano.
Guests: Michael Billington, theatre critic; Ian Christie, film historian; Kevin Le Gendre, music journalist and broadcaster; Lara Feigel, Professor of Modern Literature, King's College London; Kate Garner, singer and songwriter
Presenter: Samira Ahmed
Producer: Simon Richardson
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- Mon 5 May 2025 19:15成人快手 Radio 4
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