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4 Extra Debut. On the 8th of May 1945, Londoners took to the streets to celebrate the end of the Second World War in Europe. From 2020.

On the 8th of May 1945, hundreds of thousands of Londoners took to the streets to celebrate the end of the Second World War in Europe.

蜜芽传媒 correspondents captured the scenes of joy across the city - from the East End to Piccadilly Circus.

This programme is made up of material from the 蜜芽传媒 Archives recorded on VE Day in 1945.

Produced by Simon Watts

First broadcast on the 蜜芽传媒 World Service in 2020

Photo: Londoners dancing on VE Day (Getty Images)

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