Her Majesty The Queen is the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service. Taking place this June, BBC is celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee in a big way with a number of exclusive shows and specials.
Catch up on the Queen’s Jubilee on BBC Lifestyle, available on UnifiTV channel 512 and BBC Player | Astro channel 717. You can also join the Platinum Jubilee celebrations with BBC World News from June 2-5, available on UnifiTV channel 601 and Astro channel 532.
BBC Lifestyle Asia & BBC Player
Sunday 5th June @ 6pm MYT
Party at the Palace Repeat
An eclectic evening of entertainment to celebrate The Queen’s 70-year reign will feature global stars Alicia Keys, Duran Duran, Sam Ryder, Sir Rod Steward, Hans Zimmer, Celeste, Sir Elton John and more.
Sunday 5th June @ 9pm MYT
Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen
A rare look at the early years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, using previously unseen royal archives including the Queen’s home movies. We all know who the Queen is today but who was she before she was called upon to be the monarch 70 years ago? What was the world like that she left behind, and how did she build a new life for herself and her family behind palace doors?
Using archive footage that has never been seen before, this immersive and visually rich documentary reveals the other side to the monarch – a relaxed, family-orientated Queen. Until now, the thousands of hours of footage have been kept private, but to mark the Platinum Jubilee, access has been granted to an extensive collection of more than 400 reels – a filmic treasure trove.
Friday 3rd June
Platinum Jubilee: A Service of Thanksgiving
A service of Thanksgiving will be held at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. We will be broadcasting outside of Saint Paul’s in the morning, moving back to Buckingham Palace in the afternoon: 5:00-7:30pm Malaysia time.
BBC World News America: Special Edition
Katty Kay will present a special on-location edition of BBC World News America. TX times: 5:00-5:25am Malaysia time.
Saturday 4th June
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: BBC News Special
An hour long special presented by Katty Kay, looking back at all of the day’s highlights. TX times: 12:00-1:00am Malaysia time.
Sunday 5th June
The Big Jubilee Lunch
The focus of the final day of celebrations is on The Big Jubilee Lunch. Over ten million people in the UK are expected to join the celebrations, with events including world record attempts for the longest street party. The occasion will be marked internationally too, with over 600 lunches planned throughout the Commonwealth and beyond – from South Africa to Canada. As part of the events, BBC World News will be coming to you live from street parties around the UK. This special coverage will be presented by Annita McVeigh and Martine Croxall.
The Platinum Pageant
BBC World News will be broadcasting from the street as The Platinum Pageant brings together artistic performers, dancers, musicians, military personnel, key workers and volunteers who will unite to tell the story of The Queen’s 70 year reign in an awe-inspiring festival of creativity. The Pageant will draw on talent from every part of the United Kingdom and across the Commonwealth.
(Images: BBC)