REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND ON THE BBC, FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE AND THE CENOTAPH
The BBC will once again mark Remembrance Week across television, radio, and online with a range of original and live programming, including the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance 2024, hosted by Adrian Lester and attended by senior members of the Royal Family, and the National Service of Remembrance at The Cenotaph.
The Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance
BBC One and iPlayer, Saturday 9th November, 9pm-10.40pm
Senior members of the Royal Family will attend The Royal British Legion's annual Festival of Remembrance from the Royal Albert Hall.
Hosted by Adrian Lester – music artists include Welsh singing legend Sir Tom Jones, Jack Savoretti, Alexandra Burke, Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, Samantha Barks and Jake Isaac. The Central Band of the Royal Air Force and The Bands of HM Royal Marines will also create awe inspiring displays of military music.
The Festival will celebrate the men and women who fought in World War Two in 1944, commemorating those who fought on D-Day and in the Normandy campaign, in Italy at Monte Cassino and Kohima and Imphal in East Asia.
There will also be stories from those that fought in Afghanistan, a focus on the work the Royal Air Force are doing training Ukrainian pilots and a celebration of the children of those that serve in the armed forces.
His Majesty The King was confirmed as Patron of the Royal British Legion earlier this year.
Remembrance Sunday: The Cenotaph
BBC One and iPlayer, 10.15am-12.35pm
David Dimbleby will present live coverage from London as the Royal Family leads the nation in the Remembrance Sunday commemorations at the Cenotaph.
Members of the Royal family will join leading UK politicians, alongside representatives of the armed forces, the Commonwealth nations, and faith communities, for the two minute silence at 11 o’clock and the National Service of Remembrance.
This is followed by the wreath laying, as the nation remembers all those who have died serving their country, and the historic march past of nearly 10,000 veterans organised by the Royal British Legion.
Veterans and their families from across the nation will reflect on the personal importance of Remembrance. On Whitehall, Sophie Raworth will speak live with some of those taking part in the day as they share their remarkable stories of courage and sacrifice.
Audio Described commentary is available via the Red Button and BBC iPlayer, while uninterrupted commentary-free coverage of the live events at the Cenotaph will also be available on iPlayer.
Tim Davie, BBC Director-General says: “The BBC is honoured to bring remembrance content to our audiences with special programming to commemorate those who served in the armed forces and to pay tribute to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice.”