Dame Vera Lynn was an English singer-songwriter born Vera Margaret Welch on 20 March 1917. During World War II she toured India, Burma and Egypt, giving concerts for troops stationed there and gaining the nickname 'The Forces' Sweetheart'. Her 2009 album 'We'll Meet Again: The Very Best of Vera Lynn' topped the UK album chart. At 92 she became the oldest artist to do so.
Vera Lynn has 12 screen credits in a career dating back to 1943. Signature works include Dame Vera Lynn at the BBC, Songs That Won the War, One Exciting Night. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
