We will remember them. Martin Freeman takes part in the D-Day commemorations

 Another and hugely important date for your calendar.

On 5 th and 6th of June, the nation will come together and remember the 80th anniversary of D-day, and therefore an important day in history.

Events will take place in Portsmouth and Normandy, and lots of well known artists will support the events, with music and readings, including Martin Freeman.

Mr. Fremann will read the words of a veteran who’s returning to Gold Beach for the first time in 80 years.

 For sure a very moving and significant read.

The reading will take place Thursday 6th June in the Normandy.

See here a bit more:

From the BBC:

On 6 June, marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the nation will come together to pay tribute to all who served in the Normandy Campaign. 

Set overlooking Gold Beach at the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer, organised by the Ministry of Defence and the Royal British Legion, the event will be the first-ever National Commemoration at this location, holding special significance for the D-Day veterans who are in attendance.

Singer and songwriter Johnny Flynn will perform his own song titled Song With No Name, accompanied by the Combined Bands of the Royal Air Force; Sir Tom Jones will take the stage to perform his song I Won't Crumble With You If You Fall; and a specially commissioned anthem by Andrew Lloyd Webber - Lovingly Remembered – with lyrics by Don Black, will be performed by singer and songwriter Naomi Kimpenu with the London Youth Chamber Choir.

Actor Douglas Booth will read the words of a Royal Navy veteran who reflects on the Battle of Normandy; French actor Antonia Desplat will read the words of a volunteer nurse in Bayeux during the Normandy campaign which will highlight the French civilian effort in the Battle of Normandy; 

And actor Martin Freeman will read the words of a veteran who’s returning to Gold Beach for the first time in 80 years.

See the complete list of events for both days here:

We will remember them

You can watch the events on BBC One and IPlayer.

Tune in and remember together with veterans, families and artists.

Remembering is part of our history, and perhaps even more important nowadays.