Vera Lynn · 2020 | ChronoCite

Jul 21, 2020Reported claimRated This is not correct. Dame Vera’s funeral was a private event. The BBC did broadcast live the funeral procession, which was public. · Full Fact

Vera Lynn

Full Fact rated the claim “The BBC decided not to broadcast the funeral of Dame Vera Lynn live, but did broadcast the funeral of George Floyd in America.” This is not correct. Dame Vera’s funeral was a private event. The BBC did broadcast live the funeral procession, which was public..

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