The BBC has announced today that BBC One Daytime will be marking the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War this September with a week of special programmes, including, ‘The Week We Went To War’ and a new period drama series ‘Land Girls’ which stars Nathaniel Parker and Christine Bottomley.

World-renowned singer Katherine Jenkins will present The Week We Went To War, being made by Finestripe Productions.

The week-long series of programmes will centre on everyday heroes, from families who took in evacuees, to ordinary people who ran into bombed buildings to save their neighbours.

The war effort is especially relevant to Katherine, as she has been dubbed ‘The New Forces’ Sweetheart’ for the charity work she has done entertaining the troops.

Katherine said of the role, “I’m really looking forward to presenting this series of programmes as it’s important that we mark the anniversary of the Second World War… Read more & comment »