Aired Wednesday 5 June, 10:15am - 1:00pmon BBC One London

D-Day 80

Series 1 Episode 1: The Allies Prepare

Eighty years after the order was given for the Normandy landings, TM The King and Queen and HRH The Prince of Wales will welcome our D-Day veterans and pay tribute to all those involved in this enormous endeavour. From an iconic setting overlooking the coastline of Portsmouth, we will tell the story of the build-up and preparations for D-Day.

Cast and crew
  • Simon StaffurthDirector
  • Helen MirrenHost
  • Anita RaniHost
  • JJ Chalmers