Battle of Britain Day was one of the pivotal moments of our nation’s history. Thousands of brave British and Allied airmen didn’t just inflict a decisive defeat on the Luftwaffe - they thwarted Hitler’s plan to invade Britain and changed the course of World War Two.

Presented by Dermot O’Leary, these programmes will celebrate this extraordinary achievement – as the last surviving veterans tell their remarkable stories and a very special tribute is paid to their legacy.