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Question about Royal Deaths

(July 2009)

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A former member
I think this has been discussed lots of times when presenters are wearing black and so on, but i am just wondering what will actually happen when The Queen does die? Would it be wall to wall coverage, will all channels be forced to cover it, I'm just curious that's all.
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Inspector Sands
I think this has been discussed lots of times when presenters are wearing black and so on, but i am just wondering what will actually happen when The Queen does die? Would it be wall to wall coverage, will all channels be forced to cover it, I'm just curious that's all.


There'll be continuous coverage on the news channels of course and I'm sure that the main BBC/ITV/C4/Five will carry the news but no channels will be forced to cover it.
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aprilj
The main channels (BBC One/Two, ITV 1, Channel 4 and Five) will most likely have extended coverage and news specials. Also normal news bulletins would probably be extended from 1/2 hour to 1 hour.
BR
breakingnews
General changes to the programming up to and including the funeral, for things like the body being moved, lying in state procession etc.
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britbat
This may interest you.

Quote:
'Please God, not on my shift'

When a member of the royal family dies, the BBC dusts off its arcane rules about how to break the news, and broadcasting reverts to the social norms of the 1950s. Tim Luckhurst uncovers the corporation's plans - and their effects on its staff.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2001/aug/13/mondaymediasection.themonarchy
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A former member
And also for the second time in history: will have coronation on tv
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Put The Telly On
And also for the second time in history: will have coronation on tv


I'd imagine the original version would be shown fully on BBC Four at least.
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Steve in Pudsey
I'd imagine it will be quite similar to the coverage of Diana's death
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Chie
The death of the Queen has been discussed so many times now, I think it's going to end up being something of a let down (for want of a better phrase) when it does happen.

Just wait and see. Rolling Eyes
JI
jimbo5
The funeral will be covered by Paul Gambaccini & Lady Gaga from a BBC studio.
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Put The Telly On
The funeral will be covered by Paul Gambaccini & Lady Gaga from a BBC studio.


I think you misunderstand. Freddie Mercury's already passed away.
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Worzel
The funeral will be covered by Paul Gambaccini & Lady Gaga from a BBC studio.


I think you misunderstand. Freddie Mercury's already passed away.


I was under the impression Tim Willcox would go on air for at least 24 hours, bless him. Smile

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