Thursday TV schedule: BBC and ITV take programmes off air as Queen dies
THE TV SCHEDULE has experienced a shake-up after it was announced the Queen had died aged 96. What is on TV amid the breaking news?
Queen 'looked healthier' in recent weeks reveals expert
The BBC and ITV have both made changes to their schedules on Thursday evening after it was announced Queen Elizabeth II was suffering from ill health. Just after 6.30pm, Buckingham Palace announced the Queen had died peacefully. Express.co.uk has all you need to know about the TV schedule changes.
What's on the BBC on Thursday?
BBC One has actually cancelled all scheduled programming as the Queen's family travelled to Balmoral in Scotland to be with her.
The broadcast was first interrupted during Bargain Hunt at lunchtime, as a BBC newsreader said: "We have had news from Buckingham Palace that the Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral.
"It is understood that she is comfortable and that immediate family members have been informed with a course that news that she's under medical supervision, raising concerns for her health."
The programme schedule would have been as follows:
2.15pm Money for Nothing
3pm Escape to the Country
READ MORE: ‘Better he’s alone’ Meghan defended as Harry travels to Balmoral
We can't wait to see what tricks @StephenMulhern has up his sleeve on tonight's #TheOneShow ������
— BBC The One Show (@BBCTheOneShow) September 8, 2022
Got a question for him? Reply to this tweet or email it to [email protected] ������ pic.twitter.com/aSXBltIkvJ
3.45pm Garden Rescue
4.30pm The Bidding Room
5.15pm Pointless
6pm BBC News and weather
However, the BBC has continued with their rolling news coverage as the story continues to develop.
The One Show was cancelled at 7pm after the news of the Queen's death broke.
The follows shows have also been cancelled as BBC News continues with its live coverage.
7.30pm EastEnders
8pm Celebrity MasterChef
9pm Ambulance
Express.co.uk will update this story if any of the above shows are taken off air for coverage of the Queen's health.
DON'T MISS...
Huw Edwards' black tie 'misjudged' as BBC coverage on Queen slammed [DISCUSSION]
Queen latest: GB News expert warns ‘an era is passing' [INTERVIEW]
Buckingham Palace live cam: Brits gather at gates for Queen [INSIGHT]
President Biden's spokesperson has said 'His and the First Lady's thoughts are solidly and squarely with the Queen today and her family' after it was announced the monarch is under medical supervision https://t.co/W0mVJNKIuh pic.twitter.com/QiT9V1E7Cy
— ITV News (@itvnews) September 8, 2022
As for ITV, The Chase was removed from its usual slot of 5pm to make way for the coverage.
The ITV News special is expected to air until at least 7.30pm.
This special programme will replace the usual weekly evening news slot, and will be dedicated to coverage from Balmoral.
Emmerdale was supposed to air at 7.30pm but it was cancelled.
Tonight at 8.30pm and Police, Camera, Murder at 9pm are all expected to be dropped.
At 5.05pm Prince William arrived at the Royal Scottish residence along with Princes Andrew, Edward and Sophie, the Countess of Wessex.
The Duchess of Cambridge is staying in Windsor to take care of their children following their first day at a new school.
Prince Harry is on his way but it is understood he will not be accompanied by his wife Meghan.
Well-wishers are gathered at Balmoral and the Royal Family plans to stay together for the next 10 days.