MEMBERS of a scout group in Olveston will appear on TVs in living rooms across the country after being filmed for a series of BBC documentaries.

A group of beavers, cubs, scouts and explorers from the 1st Olveston Scout Group were filmed for the four-part BBC Two series Britain’s Greatest Generation last year.

As part of the programme the youngsters diligently listened to Second World War veteran Major Frederick Hunn who talked about his experiences.

The series is the centrepiece of BBC Two’s coverage of the Second World War to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day.

Freddie served in the British army for more than thirty years, and was appointed an MBE in 1965 by the Queen for his service to the military.

Nikki Clarke leader of the beaver group said: “The scouts were privileged to sit with him and listen to his stories of the incredible horrors that he witnessed during the evacuation of Dunkirk and the Battle of El Alamein.

“He pulled no punches, explaining the horror that he witnessed and he answered their questions honestly.

“Freddie spent longer than he needed to with the group and promised to return, to talk to them at length about his memories.

Major Hunn died a few days after meeting with the Olveston scouts.

She added: “At their next Beaver Scout meeting we spent time with the children talking about Freddie's memories of war and death and his sad passing.

“They talked openly about their feelings and expressed their great admiration for the sacrifice made by all our armed forces.

“Remembrance Day parade last year was even more poignant for the young people who had met and spent time with Freddie and he was in our thoughts during the two minutes silence.”

Britain’s Greatest Generation is due to begin airing on Friday 8th May 2015 - the 70th anniversary of VE Day.