The Celebration

An international service live from St Martin-in-the-Fields in London's Trafalgar Square. The Rev Dr Sam Wells leads the service and the preacher is the new bishop of London, the Rt Rev Sarah Mullally. The Mass setting is Will Todd's Jazz Missa Brevis, sung by the combined choirs of St Martin's and directed by Andrew Earis. Hymns include the well-loved Every Time I Feel the Spirit, God is Love, Let Heaven Adore Him and Come Down, O Love Divine.

We trace Dame Maggie Smith's life from Essex to Broadway and Hollywood.

To mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, the BBC and the Royal British Legion honour and celebrate the Second World War generation in a programme featuring recollections from some those who remember this historic day. Popular songs of the era are performed by stars including Katherine Jenkins, Adrian Lester, Anton Du Beke, Beverley Knight, Helen George, Sharon D Clarke, Shane Richie and Emma Barton. In a fitting finale at 9.00, the nation is asked to unite for a very special rendition of We'll Meet Again, as a gesture of thanks to the veterans and in memory of lost loved ones. Presented by Sophie Raworth.

Josie d'Arby hosts and evening of music from Hoddinott Hall in the company of Sir Bryn Terfel, Kizzy Crawford and actress Hannah Daniel together with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

Jamie MacDougall presents an hour of wonderful music recorded live at the City Halls in Glasgow, featuring the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra conducted by Stephen Bell. The evening features invited guest performers and a range of musical styles including traditional Scottish tunes, music of the movies and classical favourites.

In Hollywood, "A novelty became an industry and, finally, an art form."
Filmmaker Chuck Workman writes, produces and directs a definitive look at the sounds and images that have shaped our lives. From D.W. Griffith to today's film schools and new technology, this incredible compilation of clips and testimonial includes everybody's favourite movies, stars and directors.

Marking the 80th birthday of one of Broadway's great innovators, the first ever all-Sondheim Prom at the Royal Albert Hall. The concert includes excerpts from hit shows A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd and Into the Woods performed by a starry cast of leading figures of the opera and theatre worlds with Bryn Terfel, Maria Friedman, Simon Russell Beale and some special guests. Also on stage is the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by David Charles Abel. Introduced by Katie Derham.

A look at Dame Maggie Smith’s life from a two-up two-down in Essex to Broadway and Hollywood. Starring in more than 60 films and 70 plays across her 70-year career, Maggie’s incredible determination and talent landed her among the elite.

Andre Ward's journey from the streets of Oakland to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Facing an all-too familiar series of obstacles including substance abuse, the loss of a parent, drug dealing and teen pregnancy, how Ward faced that adversity is what separates him from the rest. Fight after fight he defied the odds and silenced his critics. And then, guided by faith and devotion, he walked away - choosing his role as a father and a husband over his boxing career.