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Singer Michael Ball has dedicated his BBC Radio 2 show to “the nation’s hero” Captain Sir Tom Moore. The musical theatre star, 58, who recorded a charity single with Sir Tom that reached number one, said he hoped to “spread the positivity that he was such a beacon of”. Kicking off his show with The Rose by Bette Midler, an emotional Ball told his listeners: “I am playing this in loving memory of my hero, the nation’s hero, my pal, Captain Sir Tom Moore.” Captain Sir Tom Moore celebrating after reaching number one (Emma Sohl/Capture The Light Photography/PA)

Singer Michael Ball has dedicated his BBC Radio 2 show to “the nation’s hero” Captain Sir Tom Moore. The musical theatre star, 58, who recorded a charity single with Sir Tom that reached number one, said he hoped to “spread the positivity that he was such a beacon of”. Kicking off his show with The Rose by Bette Midler, an emotional Ball told his listeners: “I am playing this in loving memory of my hero, the nation’s hero, my pal, Captain Sir Tom Moore.” Captain Sir Tom Moore celebrating after reaching number one (Emma Sohl/Capture The Light Photography/PA)

Captain Sir Tom Moore became a household name after endearing himself to the nation with his charitable exploits during lockdown. The 100-year-old Second World War veteran raised almost £33 million for the NHS, walking 100 laps of his garden in April last year. It led to Sir Tom rubbing shoulders with celebrities and becoming a star in his own right – in a matter of months he topped the charts, graced magazine covers and had film producers fighting for the rights to tell his story on the big screen. In April, Sir Tom teamed up with singer Michael Ball for a cover of You’ll Never Walk Alo...

“It is quite astonishing that at the age of 100 he raised more than £32 million for the NHS, and so gave countless others their own chance to thank the extraordinary men and women who have protected us through the pandemic. “He became not just a national inspiration but a beacon of hope for the world. Our thoughts are with his daughter Hannah and all his family.” Mr Johnson spoke to Ms Ingram-Moore to offer his condolences and the flag above 10 Downing Street will fly at half-mast. Buckingham Palace said the Queen and the royal family’s thoughts are with Sir Tom’s family and she is...

“It is quite astonishing that at the age of 100 he raised more than £32 million for the NHS, and so gave countless others their own chance to thank the extraordinary men and women who have protected us through the pandemic. “He became not just a national inspiration but a beacon of hope for the world. Our thoughts are with his daughter Hannah and all his family.” Mr Johnson spoke to Ms Ingram-Moore to offer his condolences and the flag above 10 Downing Street will fly at half-mast. Buckingham Palace said the Queen and the royal family’s thoughts are with Sir Tom’s family and she is...