Democrat reporter
There will be many programmes and events scheduled throughout the week to celebrate and mark the occasion, with the day itself seeing a service of thanksgiving taking place at Westminster Abbey.
This service will be televised on BBC One, with Petroc Trelawny providing commentary and Sophie Raworth presenting from a studio in St James’s Park.
East will be accompanied by a performance from Strictly Come Dancing professionals Amy Dowden, Carlos Gu, Karen Hauer, Neil Jones, Lauren Oakley and Kai Widdrington.
Meanwhile, other programming in recognition of VE Day scheduled over the upcoming days includes documentary Dad’s Army at the BBC, a repeat of Vicky McClure: My Grandad’s War and the airing of 2016 film Their Finest.
The Repair Shop will also be providing a VE Day special, while there will be a special episode of EastEnders which will see celebrations taking place in Albert Square.
VE Day at 80 celebrations – full schedule
You can find a full list of the VE Day at 80 coverage that is scheduled across today here, including films and programmes centred around the Second World War, specific celebration programming and special episodes of ongoing series:
- VE Day 80: The Nation Remembers – Thursday 8th May, 10:45am, BBC One
- EastEnders – Thursday 8th May, 7:30pm, BBC One
- VE Day 80: A Celebration to Remember – Thursday 8th May, 8pm, BBC One
- Their Finest – Thursday 8th May, 11pm, BBC Two
- Vicky McClure: My Grandad’s War – Thursday 8th May, 11:15pm, ITV1