The Queen’s death marks the beginning of a national mourning period during which life in the UK will look a little different. Some broadcasters have made changes to their schedules already and may continue to do so to reflect this sombre time.
The BBC is said to be expected to remove all of its comedy programmes during the mourning period, the Mirror reports. You may also notice most of the broadcaster's presenters wearing black clothing and ties over the next two weeks.
ITV and Channel 4 have also announced changes to its programming in the immediate aftermath of the Queen’s death. Here are some of the changes that have been announced for TV scheduling over the next day.
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Changes to the BBC’s programme schedules
BBC's updated schedule for Friday September 9 is as follows:
BBC One
6am - BBC News Special
10am - BBC News Special
1pm - BBC News
1:30pm - Regional News
1:45pm - BBC News Special
6pm - BBC News
6:30pm - Regional News
BBC Two
6am - Coast - new to the schedule
6:30am - Escape To The Country - as billed
9am - Summer: Earth's Seasonal Secrets - as billed
10am - Animal Park - new to the schedule
10:45m - Farmers Country Showdown - new to the schedule
11:15am - Homes Under The Hammer - new to the schedule
12:15pm - Bargain Hunt - new to the schedule
1pm - Best Bakes Ever - new to the schedule
1:45pm - Doctors - new to the schedule
2:15pm - Money For Nothing - new to the schedule
3pm - Escape To The Country - new to the schedule
3:45pm - Garden Rescue - new to the schedule
4:30pm - The Bidding Room - new to the schedule
5:15pm Pointless - new to the schedule
6pm Richard Osman's House Of Games - as billed
6:30pm - Unbeatable - as billed
7pm - Garden Rescue - new to the schedule
7:30pm - EastEnders - new to the schedule
Changes to ITV’s programme schedules for Friday September 9
Shows including Loose Women and Coronation Street have all been removed from ITV’s programming today. However, Emmerdale will show at 8pm.
The programming for ITV2 is expected to see only minor changes. ITV said in a statement: “Following the announcement of the death of her majesty the Queen, ITV News will make the following adjustments to their usual programming.
“ITV News will air a live extended news special programme from 9am. Over the course of the day, the programme will be presented by both Mary Nightingale and Tom Bradby. The presenters will be joined by special guests who will share their reflections of her majesty and her legacy.
“In addition, correspondents stationed across the nation will share public reactions from locations including Canada Gate, Balmoral and Cardiff, as well as across the Commonwealth nations including Canada, Australia and Antigua. There will also be an extended hour-long News at Ten bulletin presented by Julie Etchingham.”
ITV’s updated schedule for Friday is as follows:
6am-9am - GMB presented by Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard
9am - Extended ITV News Special
8.30pm - Queen Elizabeth II - The Longest Reign
6pm - ITV News Regional
6:30pm - ITV Evening News
7:28pm - ITV Weather
8pm - Emmerdale
8.30pm - The Longest Reign Queen Elizabeth II
10.25pm - ITV News at Ten
11.10pm - NFL Highlights
Changes to Channel 4’s programme schedules for Friday September 9
Channel 4 pulled its scheduled programming yesterday evening as the news broke, however Friday’s schedule is expected to remain largely unchanged aside from a Channel 4 News Special. Unlike the BBC, Channel 4 will air comedy, including “8 Out of 10 Cats does Countdown”.
Alex Mahon, Chief Executive of Channel 4 said: "On behalf of Channel 4, we are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen and our thoughts and condolences are with her family and the whole country. For over 70 years, she has united this nation, supporting the right of everyone to have the opportunity to succeed and celebrating the rich diversity of our communities."
Channel 4’s updated schedule for Friday is as follows:
9:35am - The Dog House
10:25am - The Dog House
11:10am - George Clarke’s National Trust Unlocked
12pm - Channel 4 News Special
1pm - Steph’s Packed Lunch
2:10pm - Countdown
2:50pm - Find It, Fix It, Flog It
3:05pm - A Place in the Sun
3:50pm - A Place in the Sun
4:35pm - Château DIY
5:25pm - Devon and Cornwall
6:10pm - Coastal Railways with Julie Walters
7pm - Channel 4 News
9pm - Gogglebox
10pm - The Last Leg
11:05pm - 8 Out of 10 Cats does Countdown
Changes to Channel 5’s programme schedules for Friday September 9
Channel 5 interrupted its scheduled programming yesterday evening as the news of the Queen’s death broke. An episode of Cash in the Attic that had been set to air will be rescheduled to 6pm today.
Channel 5’s updated schedule for Friday September 9:
9:15am - Jeremy Vine
12:45pm - Holiday Homes in the Sun
1:40pm - 5 News
1:45pm - Home and Away
2:15pm - A Mother's Terror
4pm - Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun
5pm - 5 News
6pm - Cash In The Attic
6:55pm - 5 News Update
7pm - Susan Calman's Grand Day Out
7:55pm - 5 News Update
8pm - The Cotswolds and Beyond with Pam Ayres
8:58pm - 5 News
9pm - Digging for Treasure
10pm - The Enforcer
11:55pm - Hollywood Icons
On Saturday September 10 a documentary titled 'Princess Margaret & the Photographer: A Scandalous Marriage' will be replaced by 'World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys S3 EP3'.
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