BBC Coronation presenting line-up in full - with Jordan Banjo in huge shake-up
The BBC's presenting team for the Coronation of King Charles III has been revealed - and there's been a big shake-up.
A host of big names will be presenting across TV, radio and online on the big day itself and across the rest of the extra special weekend.
There's no role for former Question Time host David Dimbleby, who has been involved in royal and political coverage for the BBC for a number of decades and came out of retirement to cover the Queen's funeral last year.
Former Crimewatch and Desert Island Discs host Kirsty Young will be in a studio at Buckingham Palace on May 6 to await the King's appearance on the famous balcony.
While Huw Edwards will provide commentary as the doors of Westminster Abbey open and Sophie Raworth will be outside speaking to guests as they arrive.
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The BBC Coronation presenting line-up has been revealedClare Balding will provide commentary for the ceremonial route and Anita Rani will join the gathered crowds.
Invictus Games medallist JJ Chalmers will speak to members of the military as they prepare for one of the largest parades in living history.
Speaking about the big occasion, Kirsty said: "I’m very happy indeed to be part of the BBC’s Coronation coverage, as our cameras capture history in the making. Ceremony, spectacle and a right royal celebration – it’s got all the ingredients of a weekend worth watching."
While Huw added: "Few broadcasters have the privilege of working on a Coronation and I’m delighted to be involved. People will be relying on the BBC for coverage of what promises to be a memorable weekend."
On Sunday 7 May, the biggest and brightest stars take to the stage for the Coronation Concert, with Kirsty returning to the grounds of Windsor Castle.
David Dimbleby is not part of the coverage (PA)Clara Amfo and Jordan Banjo will be backstage with the artists who will perform in front of 20,000 members of the public, including guests from various affiliated charities.
The concert will see a world-class orchestra play a host of musical favourites alongside world-class entertainers and performers.
Ahead of the event, BBC Radio 2 will capture the atmosphere of the concert live from Windsor Castle, with Zoe Ball speaking to the performers, while Dermot O’Leary will be amongst the crowds.
Zoe said: "What a thrill it is to be part of Radio 2’s coverage of the Coronation concert – speaking to all the stars before they take to the stage for what will be such a fabulous celebration.
It's going to be a special day (Getty Images)"I’m really looking forward to seeing who Dermot and I bump into at Windsor Castle and bringing all the backstage magic to our listeners live on Radio 2."
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Other specially-commissioned programming across BBC television and iPlayer, includes the documentary Charles R: The Making of a Monarch, Stitching for Britain and Sing For The King: The Search for the Coronation Choir.
There will also be specials of BBC favourites; Countryfile, Songs Of Praise, Bargain Hunt, The One Show, EastEnders, Antiques Roadshow and Coronation Kitchen.
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