To mark 80 years since D-Day, we revisit the remarkable story of a young man who travel the world to interview surviving World War II veterans. 25-year-old Rishi Sharma sleeps in a rental car and eats one meal a day, but says it's worth it as he wants the next generation to remember the sacrifices made during the Second World War.

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Guests:

Will Pavia, New York Correspondent, The Times.
Rishi Sharma. You can watch Rishi’s interviews on his YouTube channel, ‘Remember WWII with Rishi Sharma’: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRikw4uCjS8ck3O9Mj-N35Q

Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips: YouTube, CBS, Participant.

This episode was first published on 6th March 2023.

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From the archive: One man’s mission to meet every Second World War veteran

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From the archive: One man’s mission to meet every Second World War veteran