“But every man, woman and child in the country had no thought of quitting the struggle “ - Winston Churchill

“For all those finding it difficult: the sun will shine on you again and the clouds will go away” – Sir Captain Tom Moore Tune in BBC Download VE Day colouring sheets or draw your own VE Day Search Youtube for War Songs, listen to the image and display them in your windows at home. lyrics and make a poster of quotes from The BBC today announced dedicated various songs. programming across television, radio and BBC iPlayer to mark the 75th anniversary Have a go at writing your own song to of the end of the Second World War in celebrate VE Day. Europe. At the heart of the commemorations will be a special address from Her Majesty The Queen broadcast at 9pm - the exact time her father spoke to the nation three quarters of a century ago.

It will form the centrepiece of an evening event produced by BBC Studios Events and featuring some of Britain’s biggest talent including Katherine Jenkins, Adrian Stay Home and Bake to Celebrate! Lester and Beverley Knight. Presented by Sophie Raworth, the programme will The Ministry of Food urged families to make most the most of their rations, culminate with the nation coming and published these recipe ideas for the most filling, nutritionally balanced together to sing the iconic, and fitting, World War II favourite We’ll Meet Again. meals possible. And some were actually rather tasty… Other highlights earlier in the day include a commemoration of Sir Winston’s Potato Scones Churchill’s historic address to the nation 6 oz flour to announce the end of the war in Europe. 4 oz mashed potato 1 teaspoonful baking powder On radio, Jeremy Vine will discuss the ½ teaspoonful salt pivotal moments that led to the end of the war in Europe on BBC Radio 2, and 1 oz fat BBC Radio 3’s Words And Music will 4-5 tablespoonfuls milk share fascinating diary extracts from 1945 with interludes of poetry and music themed around gratitude. On BBC Radio Mix the flour and salt. Add the baking powder and work into the mashed 4, Dr Rowan Williams on Sunday Worship potato. Rub in the fat. Blend to a soft dough with milk. Roll out to ¼ inch will reminisce on the meaning of VE day thickness. Cut into rounds. Brush the tops with milk. Bake on greased baking to reflect on how our nation can rise to its present challenges. sheets for 15 minutes in a hot oven. For a sweet scone add 1 oz sugar.