Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance 2023 and the Cenotaph National Service: Your Guide to Viewing and Listening

2023-11-11 12:04:04

Guide to the 2023 Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance and The Cenotaph National Service of Remembrance

BBC programming during Remembrance Week 2023 showcases a variety of original and live shows. Among them are the anticipated events honoring remembrance: the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance and the National Service of Remembrance held at The Cenotaph.

Sinéad O'Connor: Irish Singer of 'Nothing Compares 2 U' Passes Away at 56 - Updated

Viewers and listeners can access the commemorations via multiple BBC platforms, including television, BBC iPlayer, radio, and BBC Sounds.

Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance

BBC One and BBC iPlayer, 9pm-10.40pm

Watch it now! - The Rise of the TikTok Jester Queen: A Hilarious Impersonation of the British Royal Household

His Majesty King Charles III alongside Queen Camilla, accompanied by the Royal Family, will grace the Festival of Remembrance at the renowned Royal Albert Hall. Clare Balding will host an evening filled with music from famed artists such as British soul icon Mica Paris, Calum Scott, Colin Thackery, Alfie Boe, Katie Melua, the duo Sigma with Morgan, and young opera talent Malaki. Powerhouse performances from The Band of HM Royal Marines and The Band of The Royal Airforce Regiment will also captivate the audience.

This year's ceremony pays homage to historic battles: the 80-year anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic, WWII's lengthiest campaign, and the 70th anniversary of the Korean War, with several veterans in attendance to be honored. The Windrush generation's seventy fifth anniversary will be spotlighted, recognizing their military contributions. Audiences can anticipate tributes to present military roles, including the British Army Chaplains supporting their Ukrainian counterparts, and acknowledging the unwavering backbone provided by military families.

Get Your Daily Dose of Laughs with @larrydeancomedy's Hilarious Original Sound Bites!

The event will honor past and current service members for safeguarding our freedom. The poignant petal drop moment at the Hall will remember all who have suffered due to war and pay respect to those who sacrificed their lives. Aiming to enhance accessibility, commentary with audio description will be available for the visually impaired for the first time.

BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, 8pm-9pm

Painkiller: A Hard-Hitting Drama Unveiling the Opioid Epidemic

Paddy O'Connell will deliver a captivating highlights reel of the Royal British Legion's Festival from the opulent Royal Albert Hall. The program will feature Military Bands and artists including Katie Melua and Mica Paris, commemorating the Battle of the Atlantic, the Korean War, and the contributions of the Windrush veterans. The show will spotlight testimonies from Invictus Games participants and culminate with the traditional Remembrance service. This program is also accessible on BBC Sounds, as a production of BBC Religion.

National Service of Remembrance at The Cenotaph

BBC One and BBC iPlayer, 10.15am-12.45pm (highlights on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, 6pm-7.20pm)

Laughing It Up in San Fran: Larry Dean's Hilarious Stand-up Comedy Game Show!

David Dimbleby will present live coverage from the heart of London, documenting the National Service of Remembrance at The Cenotaph with The King leading the national homage. The solemn two-minute silence, the touching wreath-laying ceremonies, and nation's commemoration will honor all who have served and died for the UK and Commonwealth countries.

Accompanying His Majesty, distinguished Royal Family members, UK politicians, representatives of the Armed Forces, the Commonwealth, and various faith communities will be in attendance. Close to 10,000 veterans anticipated in the March Past will share their remarkable service stories with Sophie Raworth. The broadcast will also include reflections from veterans on the significance of Remembrance. For the visually impaired, this event too will have audio described commentary through the red button on BBC iPlayer.

Ceremony of Remembrance Broadcast

The BBC World Service will join BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds for a broadcast of the Remembrance ceremony from The Cenotaph. The joint coverage is scheduled for Sunday 12 November, between 10.30am and 11.45am.

If you would like to know other articles similar to Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance 2023 and the Cenotaph National Service: Your Guide to Viewing and Listening updated this year 2024 you can visit the category Entertainment news.