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Platinum Party at the Palace
Saturday, BBC One
The Buckingham Palace concert features a glittering array of global stars and performers, including Queen + Adam Lambert, George Ezra, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Nile Rodgers, and Diana Ross, who celebrate 70 years of Her Majesty The Queen’s reign. As darkness falls, the Palace will be illuminated by stunning projections to accompany the show-stopping and emotional songs and performances. Kirsty Young is in St James’s Park in London with special guests, and Roman Kemp is backstage catching up with some of the performers taking part.
The National Lottery’s Big Jubilee Street Party
Saturday, ITV
Jason Manford and Fleur East present the UK’s biggest street party to celebrate the Queen’s
Platinum Jubilee. Entertaining an audience of 10,000 at the AO Arena in Manchester with an afternoon of special performances, surprise guests and moving stories from the Queen’s extraordinary 70-year reign. Performing on a specially-built street, Ella Henderson, Becky Hill, Heather Small, Mark Owen, Lady
Blackbird, House Gospel Choir, Tom Grennan, Kaiser Chiefs and Steps are among the acts - with collaborations from a number of performing arts groups and bands including Chicken Shed Theatre, the Northern College of Music, the WFEL Fairey Band, spoken-word artist Amerah Saleh and a choir of BSL signers. With surprises from members of the audience and additional appearances from a host of stars.
The Platinum Pageant
Sunday, BBC Two
The climax of the Jubilee celebrations, live from St James’ Park in London. A spectacular parade bringing together dancers, military displays, musicians, key workers and communities to mark the Queen’s 70year reign. Plus, Kirsty Young, AJ Odudu, Anita Rani, Anton Du Beke, Sophie Morgan and Owain Wyn Evans report on the best of the street parties from the UK. With Commentary from Clare Balding.
Platinum Jubilee: What a Weekend!
Sunday, BBC Two
Kirsty Young looks back at a weekend of celebrations to mark the Queen’s 70-year reign, including Trooping the Colour, beacon lighting around the UK, the service of thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral, the concert at Buckingham Palace, and the Platinum Pageant.