The 30 TV best films and shows to mark the anniversary of D-Day: Our critics pick the most moving and stirring accounts of heroism on the beaches By Weekend Magazine Published: 12:33 EDT, 4 June 2024 | Updated: 13:04 EDT, 4 June 2024 e-mail View comments If you're looking for something to help you mark the anniversary of the historic D-Day landings on Thursday then look no further. Our critics have picked out 30 must-watch shows and films on demand which you won't want to miss. From classics such as The Longest Day, to D-Day: The Unheard Tapes - which brings stories of bravery to life using unheard audio - there will be something for everyone looking to commemorate 80 years since our heroes fought on the beaches.
D-Day: The Unheard Tapes This landmark BBC series brings the drama of D-Day to life using audio from those who were there Year: 2024 Watch now on BBC iPlayer D-Day was the largest amphibious invasion in history and even though the statistics are staggering, it's tiny details that really allow the events of 1944 to hit home. This powerful three-part series, best described as a mash-up of war epic Saving Private Ryan and a scholarly documentary, uses these human details to great effect. Made in conjunction with the Imperial War Museums and the Open University, D-Day: The Unheard Tapes was created by scouring museums, university archives and private collections around the world for original audio recordings by people who either fought on D-Day or witnessed it.
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