Portsmouth Remembers: D-Day 80
An historic series of broadcasts as our great city is the focus of national commemorations for the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings.
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Episodes
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D-Day Memorial Service and parade marks 80th anniversary
Thursday, 6 June 2024
Roving reporter Darren Gamblen joins Paul Marsh in the studio to reflect on today's D-Day Memorial Service and parade organised by Portsmouth City Council and the Royal British Legion.
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D-Day veterans leave Portsmouth for Normandy - as it happened
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
Our roving reporter Darren Gamblen was near Clarence Pier as a Brittany ferry carrying around forty veterans left for Normandy, saluted by an escort of warships and other military vessels.
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D-Day veteran Stan Ford speaks to Express FM and The News
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
Express FM and The News were honoured to hear the stories of D-Day veteran Stan Ford who had also been meeting children and their families at the D-Day Story Museum in Southsea.
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D-Day: Stanley Downham's war diaries (extract three)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
In partnership with Pompey Poetry Party, local poets - including schoolchildren - shared their own works, other moving literature and first-hand diary accounts from those on the front line with Express FM listeners.
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D-Day: Stanley Downham's war diaries (extract two)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
In partnership with Pompey Poetry Party, local poets - including schoolchildren - shared their own works, other moving literature and first-hand diary accounts from those on the front line with Express FM listeners.
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D-Day: Stanley Downham's war diary (extract one)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
In partnership with Pompey Poetry Party, local poets - including schoolchildren - shared their own works, other moving literature and first-hand diary accounts from those on the front line with Express FM listeners.
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D-Day Poetry: Elsie, Annabella & Pippa (primary school pupils)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
In partnership with Pompey Poetry Party, local poets - including schoolchildren - shared their own works, other moving literature and first-hand diary accounts from those on the front line with Express FM listeners.
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D-Day Poetry: Alice & Natalie (primary school pupils)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
In partnership with Pompey Poetry Party, local poets - including schoolchildren - shared their own works, other moving literature and first-hand diary accounts from those on the front line with Express FM listeners.
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D-Day Poetry: Natalia & Alannah (primary school pupils)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
In partnership with Pompey Poetry Party, local poets - including schoolchildren - shared their own works, other moving literature and first-hand diary accounts from those on the front line with Express FM listeners.
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D-Day Poetry: Ava & Emma (primary school pupils)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
In partnership with Pompey Poetry Party, local poets - including schoolchildren - shared their own works, other moving literature and first-hand diary accounts from those on the front line with Express FM listeners.
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D-Day Poetry: Ariella & Ella (primary school pupils)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
In partnership with Pompey Poetry Party, local poets - including schoolchildren - shared their own works, other moving literature and first-hand diary accounts from those on the front line with Express FM listeners.
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D-Day Poetry: Eugene
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
In partnership with Pompey Poetry Party, local poets - including schoolchildren - shared their own works, other moving literature and first-hand diary accounts from those on the front line with Express FM listeners.
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D-Day Poem: Elliot (Guns)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
In partnership with Pompey Poetry Party, local poets - including schoolchildren - shared their own works, other moving literature and first-hand diary accounts from those on the front line with Express FM listeners.
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D-Day Poetry: Eileen (self-written)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
In partnership with Pompey Poetry Party, local poets - including schoolchildren - shared their own works, other moving literature and first-hand diary accounts from those on the front line with Express FM listeners.
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D-Day Poem: Elliot (There Will Be Peace)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
In partnership with Pompey Poetry Party, local poets - including schoolchildren - shared their own works, other moving literature and first-hand diary accounts from those on the front line with Express FM listeners.
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D-Day Poetry: Eileen (A Beach in June)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
In partnership with Pompey Poetry Party, local poets - including schoolchildren - shared their own works, other moving literature and first-hand diary accounts from those on the front line with Express FM listeners.
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D-Day Poetry: Cecily (Little Ships)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
In partnership with Pompey Poetry Party, local poets - including schoolchildren - shared their own works, other moving literature and first-hand diary accounts from those on the front line with Express FM listeners.
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D-Day Poetry: Eileen (Normandy)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
In partnership with Pompey Poetry Party, local poets - including schoolchildren - shared their own works, other moving literature and first-hand diary accounts from those on the front line with Express FM listeners.
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D-Day Poetry: Cecily (A Wish)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
In partnership with Pompey Poetry Party, local poets - including schoolchildren - shared their own works, other moving literature and first-hand diary accounts from those on the front line with Express FM listeners.
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D-Day Poetry: Freya
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
In partnership with Pompey Poetry Party, local poets - including schoolchildren - shared their own works, other moving literature and first-hand diary accounts from those on the front line with Express FM listeners.
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D-Day Poetry: Bash
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
In partnership with Pompey Poetry Party, local poets - including schoolchildren - shared their own works, other moving literature and first-hand diary accounts from those on the front line with Express FM listeners.
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Coming Up
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Neil Levy2:00pm - 4:00pm
Neil sits in for Josh with great songs, Portsmouth people and entertaining chat for your Sunday afternoon!
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Express Spotlight with Jack & Jules4:00pm - 6:00pm
From Broadway, to Buckland - sing along with songs from the stage and screen, together with guests from our local arts scene, brought to you by the Kings Theatre & the New Theatre Royal.
Interviews
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The Curtain Call, Cinderella Panto Takeover 2025!Charlotte, Luke & Denzil joined Paul Marsh in the studio
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Sally Hawkins from Conscious Cocktail Co. brought in cocktails all sourced from the British hedgerowSally joined Paul and Lana in the studio