- Advertisement -

BROADCAST GUIDE | How to watch the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

- Advertisement -

Latest

- Advertisement -

Share

A chance for a nation, a commonwealth, and the world to say farewell.

In what will likely be the most-watch TV event around the world most Australian TV networks are offering wall-to-wall coverage of the Queen’s funeral.


ABC

The ABC will take audiences live to Westminster Abbey in London on Monday 19 September with coverage on ABC News, ABC TV and ABC Local Radio of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. 

- Advertisement -


On ABC TV and ABC News our live coverage begins at 5.00pm AEST, with a special one-hour news event hosted by Jeremy Fernandez who will be joined by our team in London – Lisa Millar, Michael Rowland, Isabella Higgins and Nick Dole.  

Michael Rowland (image - social media)
Michael Rowland (image – social media)

From 6.00pm, ABC News and ABC TV will broadcast the BBC’s coverage of official arrivals at Westminster Abbey, followed by the funeral proceedings. 

Normal programming on ABC TV and ABC News will be suspended from 5.00pm AEST for the eight-hour duration of the broadcast with the exception of an ABC news bulletin on ABC TV at 7.00pm in eastern states, 6.30pm in SA/NT and no local bulletin in WA. 

On ABC Radio, ABC Brisbane Evenings presenter, Kelly Higgins-Devine will anchor a national one-hour special at 7.00pm AEST covering the events leading up to the funeral proceedings, with Virginia Trioli, Raf Epstein and Richard Glover providing insights live from London.  

From 8.00pm AEST our local radio network will also broadcast the BBC’s coverage of the Queen’s funeral for the duration of the service. 

On Thursday 22 September during the National Day of Mourning, ABC TV, ABC News and ABC Local Radio will cover the memorial service for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II live from Parliament House in Canberra from 11.00am AEST. 

- Advertisement -



Channel 7

David Koch and Natalie Barr (image - social media)
David Koch and Natalie Barr (image – social media)

Extensive coverage on Australia’s most watched network will begin with Sunrise, live from Buckingham Palace at 5.00am AEST.

A special edition of The Morning Show will immediately follow at 9.30am AEST.

From 12.00pm AEST, 7NEWS will deliver rolling coverage as people gather to commemorate the extraordinary life of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.

Seven will then bring viewers unrivalled commercial-free coverage of the Queen’s state funeral from 7.00pm AEST.

Hosts Michael Usher, David Koch and Natalie Barr will anchor Seven’s special broadcast from key vantage points throughout London, including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Hall and Westminster Abbey.

A regal team of royal experts will contribute to Seven’s leading coverage, headed by the BBC’s acclaimed 30-year chief royal correspondent Angela Rippon CBE, London’s top Palace Insider, Victoria Arbiter, and Sunrise’s royal editor, King Charles III biographer and close friend, Rob Jobson.

Broadcast times on Channel 7 and 7plus:

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane       
5.00am Sunrise
9.30am The Morning Show
11.30am 7NEWS Mornings
12.00pm 7NEWS: The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
6.00pm 7NEWS
7.00pm 7NEWS: The Grateful Goodbye

Adelaide

4.30am Sunrise
9.30am The Morning Show
11.00am 7NEWS Mornings
11.30am 7NEWS: The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
5.30pm 7NEWS
6.30pm 7NEWS: The Grateful Goodbye

Perth

3.00am Sunrise
9.30am 7NEWS Mornings
10.00am 7NEWS: The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
4.00pm 7NEWS
5.00pm 7NEWS: The Grateful Goodbye


Channel 9

Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon (image - Channel 9)
Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon (image – Channel 9)

Tracy Grimshaw, Peter Overton, Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon, together with Nine’s team of reporters, will be live from the UK as the world farewells Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Nine’s rolling coverage begins in front of Buckingham Palace at 5.00am with Today hosted by Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon, followed by Today Extra hosted by David Campbell and Sylvia Jeffreys at 9.00am.

From midday, Georgie Gardner and David Campbell will mark the end of our longest reigning monarch with three hours of coverage honouring The Queen’s amazing life.

At 3.00pm we will return to the UK where Tracy Grimshaw, Peter Overton, Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon will lead our coverage from Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and across the UK as the country wakes up on this historic day. 

Special state-based editions of 9News will be broadcast from 6.00pm (5.30pm Adelaide, 4.00pm Perth), before we return to England at 7.00pm and roll right through the evening, featuring coverage from the BBC headed by the world’s pre-eminent royal expert Huw Edwards.

Every moment of the State Funeral, Procession through London to Windsor and the family service at Windsor Castle will be live and commercial-free on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Karl and Ally will then return for a special edition of Today from Buckingham Palace on Tuesday morning from 5.00am.


Channel 10

Lisa Wilkinson (image - Channel 10)
Lisa Wilkinson (image – Channel 10)

Ten days after her passing, the world will say their final farewell to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as she is remembered and honoured in a State Funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday, 19 September.

Network 10 will broadcast extensive live coverage of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral across 10, 10 Bold and 10 Play.

The special broadcast will begin at 5pm with 10 News First on 10, with presenters Sandra Sully and Jennifer Keyte reporting live from London.

The Project will follow from 6.30pm with Carrie Bickmore, Waleed Aly and Hamish Macdonald on the desk, and crossing live to Lisa Wilkinson in London. An extended 90-minute broadcast of The Project will be simulcast live into all markets from 6.30pm AEST on 10 Bold.

The State Funeral for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will commence live at 8pm AEST on 10 Bold.

10 News First, The Project and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral will be streamed live on 10 Play.

Broadcast times on Channel 10 and 10 Play:

10 News First live from 5pm on 10 in all markets

The Project from 6.30pm on 10 and simulcast live from 6.30pm AEST on 10 Bold in all markets.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral live from 8pm AEST on 10 Bold in all markets.


Sky News Australia

Peter Stefanovic and Laura Jayes (image - Sky News)
Peter Stefanovic and Laura Jayes (image – Sky News)

As the world remembers the remarkable life and legacy of the longest serving monarch in British history, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Sky News Australia will provide comprehensive live coverage of every historic moment.

Commemorative coverage of The Queen’s Funeral begins at 5.30am AEST hosted by Peter Stefanovic and Annelise Nielsen live from Buckingham Palace. Sky News Reporter Jonathan Lea will be on the ground in London with updates on the final hours of The Queen’s public farewell as hundreds and thousands of people pay their respects while the late monarch lies in state at Westminster Hall.

At 10.00am AEST, Chief News Anchor Kieran Gilbert will lead coverage from Canberra, with the latest local and international news updates ahead of The Queen’s State Funeral Service at Westminster Abbey.

From 2.00pm AEST as London wakes, Laura Jayes will host the commemorative coverage as The Queen’s lying-in-state ends and preparations commence for the historic procession from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey, marking the first time a British monarch’s funeral has been hosted at Westminster Abbey since 1760.

Then, from 4.00pm AEST Peta Credlin and Paul Murray host The Queen’s Funeral live from London, with Peter Stefanovic on the ground at Westminster Abbey as members of the royal family, dignitaries, and heads of state from around the world including US President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, begin to arrive to honour the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II.

From 6.00pm AEST coverage will be live and commercial-free.

The State Funeral Service for Queen Elizabeth II will commence at 8.00pm AEST.

Following the State Funeral there will be a procession from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch. From Wellington Arch, the funeral proceedings transfer to Windsor where Queen Elizabeth II will be interred at King George VI Memorial Chapel, following a committal service at St George’s Chapel.

- Advertisement -

Know more about this or another Australian media story?

Contact the team anonymously at TV Blackbox

Steve Molk
Steve Molkhttps://tvblackbox.com.au/author-steve-molk/
Steve Molk is sharply focused on the business of TV in Australia across all its formats - FTA broadcast, commercial, subscription, catch up & BVOD. Based on the Central Coast of NSW he's a passionate advocate for Australian-made programming, particularly drama and comedy. He loves podcasting, gaming & watching too much TV. For all media enquiries please call or text 0401-709-405
Comments

Join or social media

- Advertisement -

Podcasts

CAUTION: The Aus has the inside line on the new ABC Chair (allegedly)... | S09E09

Latest Stories

Advertisement