Did you catch the VE Day concert on BBC1 last night?

We loved it for so many reasons.

It was what the BBC do best. Quality live programming with heart.

It was paced beautifully - coming out of the BBC Events team, it didn't have the bang and wallop of an entertainment commission. Instead it felt like a warm nostalgic and respectful reminder of a time we must all learn about.

The VT's were glorious. Short vignettes offering personal stories of what time was like back then.

And it was all held together gloriously by the wonderful Zoe Ball. She seemed a little nervous at the start. A gentle reminder that nerves can be a positive thing - they show respect, warmth and humanity - the perfect tone and feel for the evenings event. It wasn't about the host - it was about the stories of the heros. And Zoe did the perfect job in setting that tone.

Congrats BBC Studios BBC for a truly wonderful night of TV.

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