HULL’S CALUM SCOTT 'PROUD' TO DELIVER STIRRING WARTIME CLASSIC AT BBC’S SPECTACULAR LIVE CONCERT FOR VE DAY 80
Hull singer Calum Scott is set to move millions of viewers with his rendition of an iconic wartime song.
Calum is appearing in the BBC ’s spectacular live concert, VE Day 80: A Celebration to Remember, to be broadcast live from Horse Guards Parade in London, on Thursday, May 8, from 8pm to 10pm. The concert, presented by Zoe Ball, will provide the finale to the nationwide VE Day 80 celebrations, marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
It is being billed as an “unforgettable evening” that will bring together music, storytelling, and tributes in a moving salute to those who served and sacrificed during World War II. Calum is among a star-studded line-up, which will also include Samantha Barks, Fleur East, John Newman, Victor Ray, Freya Ridings, Keala Settle alongside renowned cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, The Darkness, Toploader, Tom Walker, and the legendary classical singer Sir Willard White.
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A BBC spokesperson said: “The concert will be accompanied by a live orchestra, highlighting the significance of the momentous occasion that was Victory in Europe Day. No VE Day tribute would be complete without stirring renditions of wartime classics The White Cliffs of Dover, a beautiful rendition sung by Calum Scott, as well as We’ll Meet Again, performed by West End star Samantha Barks.”
Calum posted on Instagram: “Very proud to be part of VE Day 80; marking eight decades since ‘Victory in Europe Day’ with music, memories, and gratitude.” The post received almost 5,000 likes.
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Dazzling Strictly Come Dancing professionals Amy Dowden, Carlos Gu, Karen Hauer, Neil Jones, Lauren Oakley, and Kai Widdrington, will also bring the stage to life with breathtaking choreography to accompany Fleur East's opening to the concert. In addition to the musical performances, the concert will showcase appearances from a host of award-winning performers.
Dames Joan Collins, Mary Berry, and Sheila Hancock will lend their voices to the commemoration, while celebrated actor Brian Cox will deliver a powerful re-enactment of Winston Churchill’s iconic wartime speech. Audiences will also enjoy a nostalgic revival of Dad’s Army, featuring Kevin Eldon, Iain Glen, Nigel Havers, Sir Derek Jacobi, Larry Lamb, Alex Macqueen and Daniel Mays.
Throughout the evening, veterans and wartime heroes will reflect on their experiences of VE Day, stories of love, resilience, and the joy of peace after years of conflict. Zoe Ball said: "I’m truly honoured to play a small role in the celebrations of such a momentous occasion.
“My dear dad Johnny Ball was six-years-old on VE Day, his memories of that time are incredible. Our great-grandparents, and grandparents, our families, our nation went through so much.
“The bravery and sacrifices of so many for our freedom, we must always remember and this will be a very special night with some magnificent performances."
VE Day 80: A Celebration to Remember is airing on Thursday, May 8, from 8pm to 10pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
2025-05-07T15:04:37Z
