Channels to watch uninterrupted live Coronation coverage and alternative viewing
There will be no escaping King Charles and Queen Camilla's Coronation on Saturday - with every major channel providing wall-to-wall coverage.
Starting as early as 6am in the morning, it seems like there is never-ending programming dedicated to the momentous occasion.
There will be live footage from inside Westminster Abbey as Charles and Camilla are crowned - and a host of experts and pundits to explain what's going on.
But there is good news for those who are not interested in the Coronation, as Channel 4 are providing 'alternative viewing'.
Here's a look at how to watch the Coronation live on the day.
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BBC
There's been a big shake-up in the BBC's presenting team for the Coronation - with no role for David Dimbleby.
The former Question Time host 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.
The BBC Coronation presenting line-upFormer Crimewatch and Desert Island Discs host Kirsty Young will be in a studio at Buckingham Palace on Saturday to await the King's appearance on the famous balcony.
Huw Edwards will provide commentary as the doors of Westminster Abbey open and Sophie Raworth will be outside speaking to guests as they arrive.
The Coronation of HM The King will be broadcast live on on BBC One, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer from 07:30, while The Celebration will air from 13:00 on both BBC One and BBC Two with sign language available on BBC Two.
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."
Clare 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.
The stage for the Coronation Concert at Windsor CastleFor the Coronation Concert on Sunday night, Kirsty is returning to the grounds of Windsor Castle, while Clara Amfo and Jordan Banjo will be backstage with the artists.
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Live TV coverage will start at 12.30 with Coronation: The UK celebrates, a 90-minute special on BBC One and BBC News reflecting gatherings and parties all around the country.
At 20:00, the Coronation Concert will be broadcast live from Windsor Castle on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
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.
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.
ITV
Over on ITV, coverage of the Coronation gets going at 6am with a special one-off edition of Good Morning Britain.
Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard will be live from Westminster Abbey, while Ranvir Singh will be outside speaking to guests as they arrive.
Julie Etchingham is hosting on ITV (REX/Shutterstock)The much-loved Kate Garraway will be live from Buckingham Palace, Charlotte Hawkins will be with the Armed Forces and Laura Tobin will be live from the Long Walk in Windsor.
Special guests appearing on the show that day will include Mel B and Jonathan Dimbleby amongst others.
Then six and a half hours of live, uninterrupted coverage will air on ITV1 and ITVX from 8.30am until 3pm.
Presenters Julie Etchingham and Tom Bradby will guide viewers through a day of pageantry and celebration for their ITV News King Charles III: The Coronation special.
There will be commentary from Mary Nightingale outside Westminster Abbey along with James Mates, who will explain the ancient traditions and rituals shown on screen during the ceremony.
Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond present This Morning live from Coronation Street (Danielle Baguley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)Nina Hossain will be with the gathering crowds at the Mall and Charlene White will report from RAF Waddington where the Red Arrow performers will be preparing for their flypast.
In a first for ITV, live audio description of the Coronation ceremony will be available through the ITV1 TV coverage, and live signing of the Coronation ceremony will be available on ITV3.
This comes after ITV's Coronation takeover on Friday, with Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary hosting a special edition of This Morning from the set of Coronation Street.
Michael Jermey, ITV's Director of News and Current Affairs, said: "ITV's uninterrupted coverage on Coronation Day will capture every significant moment of an historically important event. We will provide viewers with a close up view of all the pageantry and public celebration. Our guests will reflect a range of views on what the new reign will mean for Britain and the Commonwealth."
Sky
Sky News is removing ad breaks between 9am-3pm so viewers won't miss a moment of the Coronation.
Starting at 6am, Kay Burley will be live from Westminster Abbey as the troops who will take part in the ceremony start to take up their positions.
Joanna Lumley is taking part in Sky's coverage (Getty Images)Anna Botting will be live from Buckingham Palace in the build-up to the ceremony, including the procession to Westminster Abbey.
While Dame Joanna Lumley, who will be attending the service at Westminster Abbey as a guest of Charles and Camilla, will be joining Sky News for its coverage of the festivities.
As the day draws to a close, Mark Austin will reflect on the proceedings from Buckingham Palace between 5-8pm.
From 8-9pm, Gillian Joseph will look at highlights and how the day was marked around the country, followed by a special coronation highlights hour between 9-10pm.
Viewers can also stream for free on the Sky News website or app and on the Sky News YouTube channel.
In addition to the live coverage, Sky News will air the documentary My King, My Country on how the public feels about the monarchy.
And Burley will speak to the people who know Camilla well for the podcast Queen Camilla: For The Love Of Charles.
Channel 4
While everyone else is showing nothing but Coronation, Channel 4 will be providing 'alternative' coverage.
Instead of providing more footage from the ceremony, there's going to be some comedy and an expertly awkwardly timed documentary on the disgraced Prince Andrew.
Frankie Boyle with artist Kit Green as Queen Elizabeth I (PA)When the ceremony is on, they will be airing old episodes of Frasier and the movie Johnny English Strikes Again.
During the concert on Sunday night, Channel 4 are airing two-part series Andrew - The Problem Prince at 9pm.
Emily Maitlis will speak in detail about the interview that shook the monarchy and the world in November 2019.
Using rare archive footage, interviews and exclusive access to palace insiders, the documentary will uncover the inside story of Andrew's disastrous Newsnight interview and unravel the scandal that led to his spectacular fall from grace.
While Frankie Boyle’s Farewell to the Monarchy will provide a different perspective on the history of the royal family and its modern-day goings on, as the comedian asks whether the royal family has a place in today's world.
Or, as he puts it: "Increasingly, the British monarchy appear like animals in a zoo that’s fallen on hard times – fidgety, balding, pacing up and down their marble cage, pausing only to chew their own tail off or commit a sex crime out of boredom."
There will also be another chance to watch the controversial Prince Andrew: The Musical and they have already aired a coronation special of comedy The Windsors.
Channel 4's Chief Content Officer, Ian Katz, said: "Channel 4 exists to provide viewers with an alternative, so as the nation is engulfed by pomp, circumstance and forelock-tugging, we'll be offering a rather less reverential slate of programmes including Frankie Boyle’s case against the monarchy and the Windsors' scabrous satirical take on the Coronation."
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