As she dies at 103

In memory of Dame Vera Lynn, who has died today at the age of 103, here's her appearance on Morecambe and Wise.

In the clip, from their 1972 Christmas show, the duo confuse her with another Forces sweetheart, Gracie Fields. A

nd just to confuse things even more, the singer appears genuinely to muddle Eric and Ernie:

And here's another comedy clip about Dame Vera – with Armstrong and Miller's well-spoken wartime pilots declaring that she's 'well fit'.

Published: 18 Jun 2020