An historic series of broadcasts as our great city is the focus of national commemorations for the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings.
D-Day Memorial Service and parade marks 80th anniversary
Thursday, 6 June 2024
12 minutes
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.
D-Day veterans leave Portsmouth for Normandy - as it happened
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
13 minutes
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.
D-Day veteran Stan Ford speaks to Express FM and The News
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
11 minutes
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.
D-Day: Stanley Downham's war diaries (extract three)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
2 minutes
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.
D-Day: Stanley Downham's war diaries (extract two)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
2 minutes
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.
D-Day: Stanley Downham's war diary (extract one)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
2 minutes
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.
D-Day Poetry: Elsie, Annabella & Pippa (primary school pupils)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
2 minutes
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.
D-Day Poetry: Alice & Natalie (primary school pupils)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
1 minute
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.
D-Day Poetry: Natalia & Alannah (primary school pupils)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
2 minutes
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.
D-Day Poetry: Ava & Emma (primary school pupils)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
2 minutes
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.
D-Day Poetry: Ariella & Ella (primary school pupils)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
1 minute
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.
D-Day Poetry: Eugene
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
2 minutes
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.
D-Day Poem: Elliot (Guns)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
3 minutes
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.
D-Day Poetry: Eileen (self-written)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
3 minutes
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.
D-Day Poem: Elliot (There Will Be Peace)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
3 minutes
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.
D-Day Poetry: Eileen (A Beach in June)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
2 minutes
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.
D-Day Poetry: Cecily (Little Ships)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
2 minutes
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.
D-Day Poetry: Eileen (Normandy)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
2 minutes
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.
D-Day Poetry: Cecily (A Wish)
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
2 minutes
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.
D-Day Poetry: Freya
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
2 minutes
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.
D-Day Poetry: Bash
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
2 minutes
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.
Saturday
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Sunday
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3:00pm - 6:00pm
Adam has great music, plenty of fun features and good company for your Saturday morning.
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Josh Robinson celebrates great songs made in your city, and counts down the Local Music Chart top ten as chosen by you. Sponsored by Victorious Festival.
Paul Marsh was joined in the studio by the finalists
Jodie & Simon joined Paul Marsh in the studio