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The Fallen

Episode 5 of 6

History documentary series. As Remembrance Sunday approaches, Sophie Raworth and Andy Torbet are joined by broadcaster Angela Rippon to remember the fallen.

As Remembrance Sunday approaches, Sophie Raworth and former army officer Andy Torbet are joined by broadcaster Angela Rippon to remember the fallen. Angela reveals that she didn't meet her dad properly until she was three years old because he was serving abroad as a royal marine.

Soldier Gary Prout recalls the incredible act of bravery in Afghanistan which led to him being awarded with the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross. A family mourning the loss of their son in Afghanistan attend the unveiling of a memorial to honour all those servicemen and women who lost their lives. Sophie discovers the painstaking work that goes into restoring Spitfires, and there's a world premiere of a piece of music that was written in the trenches of World War I.

45 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Sophie Raworth
Presenter Andy Torbet
Participant Angela Rippon

Broadcast

Making The People Remember

Members of the production team take us behind the scenes…