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D-Day 75: A Tribute to Heroes

D-Day 75: A Tribute to Heroes

The greatest tragedy of D-Day would be to forget it.

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TV MovieDocumentary

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Live from Southsea Common in Portsmouth, Huw Edwards introduces coverage of the National Commemorative Event taking place to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

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English

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Release Date

05 June 2019

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Self

Theresa May

Theresa May

Self

Donald Trump

Donald Trump

Self

Celia Imrie

Celia Imrie

Self

Sheridan Smith

Sheridan Smith

Self

Emmanuel Macron

Emmanuel Macron

Self

Willard White

Willard White

Self

Callum Woodhouse

Callum Woodhouse

Self

Max Befort

Max Befort

Self

Emma Mackey

Emma Mackey

Self

Angela Merkel

Angela Merkel

Self

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