British Armed Forces charity The Not Forgotten has launched its own free entertainment show The Best Seat In The House aimed at those in care homes and in senior living facilities across the country.
With the older generations the hardest hit by both the Coronavirus and the restrictions brought in to try and keep them safe, the twice-weekly, star-packed variety shows will be available via the Not Forgotten YouTube channel.
In a statement announcing the online series, Brigadier James Stopford, CEO of The Not Forgotten, said: “A big part of The Not Forgotten’s work is bringing entertainment to the care homes we support across the UK. This is normally through our annual tour, but, for obvious reasons during the current pandemic that our world is facing and subsequent safe-guarding measures, this has had to be cancelled. However, as far as we were concerned, the show still needs to go on to bring joy to those who are now more isolated from their friends, families, and loved ones than ever before – we just had to find another way to bring the entertainment to them.
“Not being deterred by COVID-19, The Best Seat In The House brings together some of our beloved tour artists, combined with a few well-known faces in the entertainment industry, all performing golden oldies or relaying messages of hope and inspiration direct from the comfort of their own homes into our viewers homes.
“While the show was originally designed to reach those who served their country, in true military style we wanted to rally the troops, bring the nation together and highlight true community spirit, so we have taken the decision to upload the show to our YouTube channel enabling anyone in the UK, or in fact the world to tune in and enjoy simple, feel-good entertainment during these uncertain times.”
Popular stars currently set to feature include The Osmonds, Elaine Paige, Aled Jones, Russell Watson, Brian Conley, Brian Blessed, Bonnie Langford and Alan Titchmarsh (the line-up is subject to change).
The traditional variety shows will run twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7 April 2020 with a shout-out, request or message segment featuring at the end of each show offering viewers a chance to get involved.
The Not Forgotten is a registered charity supporting any serving man or woman who is wounded, injured or sick and any veteran with a disability, illness or infirmity. Any serving or former member of The Royal Navy, The Royal Marines, The British Army, The Royal Air Force and The Merchant Navy, both Regular and Reserve, may be eligible for the charity’s help.
Angela Thomas
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