VE Day 75 | Imitation Game actor Matthew Goode reads a special message
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- Bletchley Park played a major role in WW2, producing secret intelligence which had a direct and profound influence on the outcome of the war. Those working the Hut 6 night shift were amongst the first to learn of Germany's surrender.
On VE Day 1945 a memo was sent out from the Stewart Graham Menzies, MI6 chief and Director-General of the Government Code and Cypher School, thanking the Codebreakers and staff whose fundamental work during the war should never be forgotten.
We asked actor Matthew Goode, who played Hugh Alexander in The Imitation Game, if he would read the memo as a message of thanks to the Bletchley Park Veterans and the resilience of our country through the most difficult of times. He kindly obliged.
There was also a letter from John Herival, dated 10 July 1945, to his team of Codebreakers. Herivel was one of the talented mathematicians recruited early in the war and stayed at Bletchley Park from January 1940 until October 1945. Though reminding the staff at Bletchley Park of the Official Secrets Act, he acknowledges the vital work they did and, with remarkable foresight, suggests that one day in the future their story would be told.
Bletchley Park Trust would like to thank Matthew Goode for this kind and generous gesture.
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0:32 Memo from Menzies to Bletchley Park
1:35 Letter from John Herival to team of Codebreakers
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About Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park is a vibrant heritage attraction and museum, open daily to visitors.
It was the home of British World War Two codebreaking; a place where technological innovation and human endeavour came together to make groundbreaking achievements that have helped shape the world we live in today.
This unique site was previously a vast Victorian estate, where parts including the Mansion still survive, expanding during wartime to accommodate Codebreakers Huts and Blocks.
During World War Two, the Government Code and Cypher School (GC&CS), now known as the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), was based at Bletchley Park. It grew from a small team of specialists to a vast intelligence factory of thousands of dedicated women and men. This extraordinary combination of brilliant and determined people and cutting-edge technology contributed significantly to Allied victory. In tough conditions, they provided vital intelligence and developed pioneering technological innovation that had a direct and profound influence on the outcome of the war.
The site continues to reveal secrets and tell fascinating stories of our national legacy.
Matthew speaks as if he were from another time. I can see him as a radio announcer sitting behind a BBC microphone, black and white, cigarette between fingers, smoking wafting up into the air. He is so moving and thoughtful
I could listen to him forever…..
His voice is beautiful and moving!
Thanks for watching Kirsty!
Mr. Goode please read more audiobooks for us.❤
Matthew has a beautiful speaking voice
A beautiful tribute to the heroes of WW2. I can listen to Matthew Goode all day.
We're so pleased you enjoyed it.
Beautiful and what a great actor .
Thanks for watching Alison, we're so pleased you enjoyed it!
From Italy, thanks to the heroes of Bletchley Park and thanks to Matthew Goode, a great actor and man...and listen to his voice is always a pleasure
Thank you for your comment Silvia, we're so pleased you enjoyed the video.
I love so much lova this actor. So charismatic
Matthews voice is beautiful I could listen to him all day 😍
Love this mans voice.
Love his voice ❤️
I love his voice, very touching.
We are pleased you enjoyed it!
Such a moving reading with his beautiful voice and engagement. Such a beautiful tribute!!! Congratulations to each one!
Thank you - we are so pleased you enjoyed it.
Fabulous reading - very moving
Thanks Andrew, we're so pleased you enjoyed it!
Matthew Goode è straordinario bravissimo, unico
Thanks from the bottom of my heart to those who fought in WWII. Thanks Matthew, for reading, as always impeccable, and your voice is so strong, beautiful, it feels like we are taken to another time.
This is a reassuring reminder that nations and the world have overcome horrendous assaults. It is also reassuring to see that one of Britain’s great actors is okay during the pandemic.
We're pleased you enjoyed the video!
It is always the ordinary that performs the extraordinary. What a different world we would be living in if not for these men and women.
Absolutely! My mother's older brothers & sisters served in WWII as nurses, soldiers & 1 was a paratrooper photographer in US forces. I cried as Matthew recited the letter in such a sincere, heartfelt way. I wish I could thank him in person. 4:24
Matthew Goode has a lovely speaking voice! He was the right person to read this letter.
My mother's older brothers & sisters served in WWII as nurses, soldiers & 1 was a paratrooper photographer in US forces. I cried as Matthew recited the letter in such a sincere, heartfelt way. I wish I could thank him in person. We should never forget everyone's efforts, & those at Bletchley Park were unsung heroes for far too long, as well as Alan Turing. Everyone should see the film "The Imitation Game"
Beautiful reading, so very touching!
This video is so touching thank you ☺️
I have the original signal from SHAEF which my father printed off when he received it on 7th May announcing the surrender of all the Greman land sea and air forces. He was in the Royal Signals intercepting the Enigma signals at the front lines in France and Germany.
Amazing!
Beautiful tribute
Thank you for watching!
Thank you to the brilliant men and women who did God's work to save the world.
To all of you, those who have passed and those who are still with us, we thank you, because without your sacrifice, the world we know today would not have been possible. ❤
Quite moving letters to many workers. Wonderfully read. Happy VE Day!!
Thanks Cathy, we're so pleased you enjoyed it.
Thank you Bletchley Park (& MG)! Growing up in Guernsey with WWII bunkers everywhere it all felt very close. Happy Liberation Day today!s Recently finished Gordon Welchman's "The Hut Six Story", a fascinating read.
Thanks for your comment Jenny, we are glad you enjoyed the video and The Hut 6 Story.
"The Hut Six Story" is the best book to read if you have just become interested in what went on at BP.
The work should never be forgotten, terms and conditions apply* including imprisoning Turing :(
Absolutely. That's why the film "The Imitation Game" is so important - it rights a wrong done to an incredible, brilliant man, Alan Turing.
thank you for your service
Thanks for watching Adriana.
Happy VE Day from California 🙋♀️
Happy (belated!) VE Day Lynne, we hope you enjoyed your celebrations.
Thank you, BP
Thanks for watching Ana!
Omg his voice.
Love ❤❤❤
This will be cool
Ok
We hope you enjoyed it!
Get him to read audiobooks and bed time stories. Please please
9:19 🦋🌈✨
Is not the truth! Sorry
God bless us all 🙏🏻❤️
I reall dont like his hair done like that,
Beautiful tribute
Thanks for listening!