Soldiering On

Soldiering On Awards Announce 2018 Presenters

The Soldiering On Awards have announced that radio and TV broadcaster Jeremy Vine will be returning to host this year's ceremony, along with actress Fiona Dolman.

Mr Vine's Radio 2 programme is the most listened-to radio news programme in the UK, while he also presents Eggheads, Points of View, election-night specials and more.

He said: "The Soldiering On Awards are a simply huge part of the calendar now.

"[They're] well-supported by the military and their families and [it is] such a moving and entertaining night.

"When you see the winners you understand why our Armed Forces are the best in the world. I am so proud to be a part of them [the Awards] again."

Best known in recent years for her role as Sarah Barnaby, wife of DCI John Barnaby in Midsomer Murders, Fiona Dolman is the daughter of a member of the RAF.

Having spent her formative years in the Armed Forces community, Fiona has also acted in the play, The Guinea Pig Club, about the pioneering burns treatment and support club for Allied aircrew - established in 1941 - which she continues to support.

She said: "I came to the Soldiering On Awards through my friendship with the late Jack Perry and Dr Sandy Saunders, members of The Guinea Pig Club, who received an award in 2016.

"I grew up within the Armed Forces family and welcome the chance to celebrate the outstanding achievements of these extraordinary men and women."