With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee just days away, a series of TV programs will air across the four public holidays to celebrate the historic occasion.
The host of the BBC coverage will be Kirsty Young, who will return to the channel as a presenter for the first time in four years.
The broadcaster has a special schedule of programs to celebrate 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, including being the host channel for the star-studded Platinum party at the Palace on Saturday night, presented by the former Desert Island Discs host , Ms. Young and the Capital FM presenter. Roman Kemp on BBC One, plus a lineup of big-name DJs for linked coverage on his radio stations for three hours.
It will feature Diana Ross, Queen and Adam Lambert, Duran Duran and Sir Rod Stewart, Alicia Keys, George Ezra, Mabel and Eurovision singer Sam Ryder, as well as Craig David, Andrea Bocelli, Nile Rogers and a pre- recorded performance by Sir Elton John.
BBC One, in conjunction with Sky News, will also broadcast The Platinum Pageant, again presented by Kirsty Young, this time featuring Clare Balding, AJ Odudu, Anita Rani, Sophie Morgan and Anton Du Beke on Sunday afternoon.
It will bring together artists, dancers, musicians and key workers to tell the story of the Queen’s 70-year reign in four acts: Act 1, For Queen and Country, a military spectacle celebrating the armed forces; Act 2, The Time of Our Lives, celebrating life in Britain from 1952 to the present day, including a River of Hope of 200 child-designed silk flags; Act 3, Let’s Celebrate, featuring street theatre, dance, music and giant sculptures; Act 4, Happy and Glorious, centered around the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace where performers including Ed Sheeran will help bring the celebrations to a close.
ITV’s flagship Jubilee program will be the big National Lottery Jubilee Street Party on Saturday night, hosted by Jason Manford and Fleur East at Manchester’s AO Arena and featuring Ella Henderson, Becky Hill, Heather Small, Kaiser Chiefs and Steps as some of the performers.
As well as Bank Holiday TV, it’s still possible to watch the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration, which first aired on ITV on Sunday May 15 to kick off the Jubilee celebrations.
Hosted by Phillip Schofield and Julie Etchingham, and featuring Dame Helen Mirren, Damian Lewis, Omid Djalili and Tom Cruise leading an all-star cast, the celebration took place in the private grounds of Windsor Castle.
Celebrity guests also included Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ant and Dec, Dame Joan Collins and Sir Trevor McDonald, with special performances by Katherine Jenkins and others. It can be viewed on demand via the ITV Hub.
More than 85,000 people have registered to host Grand Jubilee Lunches, the official community celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Photo: PA Images
The full list of Jubilee events and television programs during the four holidays are as follows:
Thursday, June 2
7am: Jubilee breakfast with Kay Burley – Sky News
10 a.m.: Trooping the Color – Huw Edwards, Kirsty Young and JJ Chalmers host live coverage of Trooping the Color from Buckingham Palace along The Mall to Horse Guards Parade – BBC One, BBC News Channel, Sky News
7 p.m.: The One Show – Two specials marking the platinum Jubilee tune on Thursday and Friday – BBC One
7:30 p.m.: EastEnders Jubilee Special – Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, are guests of honor as residents of Albert Square throw a street party – BBC One
8 p.m.: Jubilee Illumination – Traditional beacon lighting across the nation and Commonwealth – BBC One
9 p.m.: The Jubilee Beacon show – Sky News
10:40 p.m.: The Queen: 70 Glorious Years – Marking 70 years since the Queen ascended the throne, Britain’s most beloved stars share memories of the changes they experienced during her reign, as told by Julie Walters – BBC One and BBC iPlayer
Friday, June 3
7am: Jubilee Breakfast and Thanksgiving Service with Kay Burley – Sky News
9:15 a.m.: A service of thanksgiving – David Dimbleby, Kirsty Young and Sophie Raworth broadcast the service of thanksgiving live from St Paul’s Cathedral, with senior members of the royal family in attendance – BBC One
2:30 p.m.: Royal recipes – Michael Buerk and Paul Ainsworth impress with Queen’s 80th birthday dish – BBC Two
7:30 p.m.: The Crown Jewels – Clive Myrie looks at the different Crown Jewels and tries to make crowns – BBC One
There’s another chance to see the hunt for a new Queenm-worthy pudding in The Queen’s Jubilee Pudding: 70 Years In The Baking Picture: PA Images
Saturday June 4
6am: Jubilee Breakfast – Sky News
11:30 a.m.: The Jubilee Pudding: 70 Years in the Baking – a repeat of the show which first aired in May, following Fortum & Mason’s competition to find a worthy original party cake, pie or pudding of the Queen, judged by a panel chaired by Mary Berry – BBC Un
12:30 p.m.: A Right Royal Celebration – recipes and tips for throwing Jubilee street parties, including a guide to making the perfect Coronation Chicken – BBC One
1:15 p.m.: The day I met the Queen – Aled Jones, John Craven, Carol Kirkwood, Ainsley Harriott and Jennie Bond join people across the UK to share their stories of meeting the monarch – BBC One
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.: The National Lottery’s Big Jubilee Street Party, hosted by Jason Manford and Fleur East at Manchester’s AO Arena and featuring Ella Henderson, Becky Hill, Heather Small, Kaiser Chiefs and Steps as some of the performers – ITV
6 p.m.: The Coronation – Documentary about the Queen’s 1953 coronation – BBC One
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.: Platinum Party at the Palace: Big names in the entertainment industry perform and reflect on some of the most significant moments of the Queen’s reign, with the likes of Diana Ross, Queen and Adam Lambert, Duran Duran and Sir Rod Stewart, Alicia Keys, George Ezra, Mabel and Eurovision singer Sam Ryder, plus Craig David, Andrea Bocelli, Nile Rogers and a pre-recorded performance by Sir Elton John; presented by Kirsty Young and Roman Kemp – BBC One
Sunday June 5
6am: Jubilee breakfast with Sophy Ride – Sky News
11am: The Jubilee Big Lunch with Kay Burley – the presenter hosts live coverage of the many Big Lunch events across the UK, with special guests Dame Joanna Lumley and Sky royal events commentator Alastair Bruce – Sky News
12:10 p.m.: Songs of Praise Platinum Jubilee Special – presenters Aled Jones and Pam Rhodes celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at a street party in Eton and reflect on the Christian faith that underpinned her remarkable reign, with songs hymns recorded at the chapel of the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich and special performances by Katherine Jenkins and Kingdom Choir – BBC One
1 p.m.: The Platinum Pageant – presented by Kirsty Young, Clare Balding, AJ Odudu, Anita Rani, Sophie Morgan and Anton Du Beke, it will bring together performers, dancers, musicians and key workers to tell the story of the 70-year reign of the queen in four acts: Act 1, For Queen and Country, a military spectacle celebrating the Armed Forces; Act 2, The Time of Our Lives, celebrating life in Britain from 1952 to the present day, including a River of Hope of 200 child-designed silk flags; Act 3, Let’s Celebrate, featuring street theatre, dance, music and giant sculptures; Act 4, Happy and Glorious, centered around the Queen Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace where performers including Ed Sheeran will help bring the celebrations to a close – BBC One, BBC News, Sky News (from 2pm)
8 p.m.: What a weekend! – Kirsty Young presents highlights from the Jubilee celebrations – BBC Two
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This notice was published: 2022-05-30 12:09:32
