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BBC One has suspended all regular programming until 6pm in light of the news about Her Majesty, after Buckingham Palace today announced that doctors were ...

BBC News presenter Joanna Gosling then appeared to break the news. 'Doctors have become concerned for her health and, she is now under the supervision of doctors. Bargain Hunt was interrupted at around 12.40pm on Thursday when the screen suddenly switched to black and then BBC News' Joanna Gosling appeared

Satirist Oliver Callan leads a comedic myth busting exploration into Ireland's culture and its people in a new six-part podcast available on BBC Sounds from ...

Andy Martin, BBC Northern Ireland Executive Editor, Documentaries, Drama and Comedy, says: “People the world over think they know all about Ireland, this series makes them think again. [In Bits: Killing Leprechauns comes to BBC Sounds](/mediacentre/2022/killing-leprechauns-bbc-northern-ireland-bbc-sounds)Satirist Oliver Callan leads a comedic myth busting exploration into Ireland’s culture and its people in a new six-part podcast available on BBC Sounds from Saturday 17 September [BBC Eye reveals the identity of Russian police torturer](/mediacentre/2022/finding-my-torturer-bbc-eye)Finding My Torturer, a new documentary by BBC’s investigation unit, BBC Eye, reveals the identity of a Moscow police officer, Ivan Ryabov, who tortured several anti-war protesters, and the identity of the commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel AG Fedorinov, who failed to stop him. Above all, do the British people know just how much they have in common with the Irish?

Wearing black is in line with the BBC's dress code when a royal member of the family dies.

[Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) One commentor wrote: “I don’t want to concern anyone, but slowly people on the BBC appear to be changing into black clothes.” [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google By clicking ‘Register’ you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Registration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalism The Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and the Duchess of Cornwall are among the members of the royal family who have headed to the Queen’s home in the Scottish Highlands to be by her side. [Huw Edwards](/topic/huw-edwards) was dressed in a dark suit, white shirt and black tie, in line with the BBC’s dress code for when a member of the [royal family](/topic/royal-family) dies as a mark of respect. [BBC](/topic/bbc) One has suspended its regular programming schedule following the announcement that the [Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/queen-elizabeth-ii-health-news-latest-b2162638.html).

Broadcaster cut short Bargain Hunt with Buckingham Palace statement and will continue News Special until at least News at Six.

Last year the BBC received its highest-ever He was castigated for wearing a burgundy tie during the broadcast, which certain newspapers [decided was not suitably respectful to the royal](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/oct/02/peter-sissons-obituary). On one occasion, in 2015, a BBC journalist The broadcaster then played the national anthem, in line with a well-rehearsed plan that has been practised regularly in recent years. [BBC](https://www.theguardian.com/media/bbc) News special.

Buckingham Palace announced this morning that the 96-year-old monarch, who is at her Scottish residence Balmoral, has been placed under medical supervision.

[she appointed a new Prime Minister at Balmoral](https://inews.co.uk/news/balmoral-where-queen-scotland-residence-explained-why-new-pm-appointed-1827399?ico=in-line_link) and it was arranged in case she was not well enough to travel to London. [The Queen’s public appearances in the past few months](https://inews.co.uk/news/the-queen-how-is-elizabeth-ii-health-issues-past-year-explained-engagements-missed-1825467?ico=in-line_link) have been rare as she had been suffering with ongoing episodic mobility problems since last October. The Queen’s eldest son, Prince Charles, and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, travelled to Balmoral to be with her earlier on today. It was the first time in her 70-year reign that But she rallied to honour the Duke of Edinburgh at a memorial service at the end of March, walking slowly and carefully with the aid of a stick, and holding on to the Duke of York’s elbow for support. “Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.

Rolling updates are being given on the channel discussing the health concerns of the Queen with various reporters including BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell. Presenter Huw Edwards is also now dressed in a dark suit, white shirt and black tie, ...

[Her Majesty’s health](https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/21223697.will-happen-queen-dies-operation-london-bridge-explained/) and have recommended she remain under medical supervision. [The Queen](https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/21223697.will-happen-queen-dies-operation-london-bridge-explained/) is currently under medical supervision at Balmoral, and the BBC interrupted the broadcast of Bargain Hunt at 12.39pm to report this news. [Her Majesty The Queen](https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/21223697.will-happen-queen-dies-operation-london-bridge-explained/) and her family at this time”. [The Queen](https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/21223697.will-happen-queen-dies-operation-london-bridge-explained/) remains comfortable and at Balmoral.” [the Queen](https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/21223697.will-happen-queen-dies-operation-london-bridge-explained/) with various reporters including BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell. [amid concerns about the Queen's health](https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/21223697.will-happen-queen-dies-operation-london-bridge-explained/).

The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change. Her eldest son, Charles, becomes King Charles III, and the head of state for 14 ...

Her commitment to the Commonwealth was a constant - she visited every Commonwealth country at least once. Through the war, she exchanged letters with her third cousin, Philip, Prince of Greece, who was serving in the Royal Navy. She immediately returned to London as the new Queen. But there were periods of private and public pain. After turning 18, Elizabeth spent five months with the Auxiliary Territorial Service and learned basic motor mechanic and driving skills. For Justin Trudeau, Canada's prime minister, the Queen was a constant in Canadians' lives and one of his "favourite people in the world". "No institution… To France's president, Emmanuel Macron, she was a "kind-hearted Queen" and "friend of France". In a moment met with cheers from huge crowds in the Mall, she was joined by three generations of her family on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the finale of a pageant. Between them, they gave their parents eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Her son King Charles III said the death of his beloved mother was a "moment of great sadness" for him and his family and that her loss would be "deeply felt" around the world. During the coming period, he said he and his family would be "comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which the Queen was so widely held".

The BBC has cancelled all regular programming until 6pm, after the Queen was placed under medical supervision at Balmoral.

Presenter [Huw Edwards ](/topic/huw-edwards) [sparked concern](https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/queen-health-politics-wellwishes-monarch-balmoral-b1024178.html) after he changed into a black suit with a black tie. Why are BBC presenters wearing black? “My prayers, and the prayers of people across the @churchofengland and the nation, are with Her Majesty The Queen today,” Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, said on Twitter.

An inquest hears Simon Cole had been suffering with his mood, anxiety and had difficulty sleeping.

"Simon was a strong advocate for mental health support during his life. "At Leicestershire Police, we will always remember Simon and his commitment to policing, his humour and kindness, and his strong bonds within the communities we serve." Recording a conclusion of suicide, coroner Catherine Mason said: "Although Mr Cole had recently been suffering with his mood, anxiety and difficulty in sleeping, there was no evidence that he would take his own life when he did and had in fact denied any suicidal ideation to the medical professionals he was engaging with."

The broadcaster is currently airing rolling news coverage following the announcement made by Buckingham Palace.

The broadcaster is currently airing a BBC News Special with the next planned programme being the BBC News at Six. The broadcaster is scheduled to air continuous news coverage until Emmerdale airs at 7.30pm. ITV News will also broadcast a special news programme from 5pm with presenter Mary Nightingale, the ITV News royal editor Chris Ship confirmed on Twitter.

The prime minister describes the Queen as "the rock on which modern Britain was built".

"With the King's family, we mourn the loss of his mother. "She has been a personal inspiration to me and to many Britons. She was the very spirit of Great Britain - and that spirit will endure. "She ascended the throne just after the Second World War. "We are all devastated by the news we have just heard from Balmoral. The death of Her Majesty the Queen is a huge shock to the nation and to the world.

The death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday has prompted disruption to most major news and broadcasting channels. The BBC and ITV both announced changes to ...

BBC's on demand TV service, iPlayer, is led by a link to live coverage on Her Majesty, which is being shown on BBC One. The sport section of the BBC website has transformed in homage to Her Majesty. Although recipes do appear on the page, it is headed by a tribute to Her Majesty with a link to the BBC's main coverage. The regular schedule on BBC One was interrupted during Bargain Hunt, as a BBC newsreader confirmed: "Welcome to viewers on BBC One. The death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday has prompted disruption to most major news and broadcasting channels. At 6.30pm the palace announced that the Queen died, stating: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.

A skull found in a duck pond in June is from the Roman period, police said. The human skull was discovered in the pond in Pear Tree Lane, Fulstow, ...

A skull found in a duck pond in June is from the Roman period, police said. The human skull was discovered in the pond in Pear Tree Lane, Fulstow, Lincolnshire, on 16 June after a member of the public spotted it in the water. Lincolnshire: Skull found in duck pond dates from Roman era

The UK press reflect on the end of an era, in their first editions after the Queen's death.

"He [Huw Edwards] was speaking very, very slowly, but with exactly the layer of gravelly Welsh gravitas the occasion demanded. It chooses a photograph of then-Princess Elizabeth, taken in 1952, looking straight into the camera with a determined gaze. [The Guardian points out](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/sep/08/queen-elizabeth-ii-obituary) that her reign saw some of the greatest changes in industrial, economic, technical and social development of any era. [its lead story](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-dies-sfcmbcqgc), reporter Valentine Low says "history will deliver its verdict in the fullness of time but it is hard to conceive of her being remembered as anything other than one of the greatest monarchs in our history". Its front page carries a black and white portrait of the Queen in her later years with a still, gentle smile. But you couldn't help admire how the Queen did her duty, got on with her job and never complained." [The Financial Times abandons business news ](https://www.ft.com/content/a30366d6-998b-4b32-9193-11d2d66203cb)for its front page, dedicating it almost entirely to a beaming Queen. The Times' back cover carries a quotation from the Queen's Christmas broadcast in 1957, the first to be televised: "I cannot lead you into battle. [the paper says](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-11195469/JAN-MOIR-Solemn-Bible-BBC-caught-moment-best.html) the mood on-screen on the BBC was "as solemn as a Bible". It describes her death as a "watershed moment in the life of the nation". Here are their historic front pages. [lets the striking picture of the newly-crowned monarch stand alone](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/sep/08/queen-elizabeth-ii-britains-longest-reigning-monarch-dies-aged-96) - other than her name and dates of her reign - while the Times adds the words: "A life in service."

BBC NEWS was criticised for a technical blunder which took place during the coverage of Queen Elizabeth II's death on Thursday.

Jeez." @BBCNews." Coverage continued into the night but at one point, a shaky camera which ended up collapsing caused outrage with viewers, who branded the incident as "shambolic". "And then we see a flag at half mast with no announcement. He remained at the forefront of coverage for the remainder of the night. Shortly after 6.30pm, it was announced Her Majesty had died.

Image caption,. "A nation mourns" writes The Scotsman over a photo of the Queen wearing a thistle brooch. The monarch died at the Balmoral estate where the ...

The latest episode of the soap was postponed yesterday (September 8) following news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The entire BBC One schedule remains ...

"We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer. She will always be remembered with the greatest affection and admiration." The government is also expected to confirm a period of national mourning. The entire BBC One schedule remains dedicated to special programming and news specials throughout Friday (September 9). As part of its coverage of the Queen's death, BBC radio stations came together to share programming.

BBC Two has also faced changes to the schedule, and while the channel is not broadcasting blanket coverage of the Queen, it has also amended planned programming ...

17:15 Pointless – addition to the schedule 15:00 Escape To The Country – addition to the schedule 16:30 The Bidding Room – addition to the schedule 13:45 Doctors – addition to the schedule [King Charles, and daughter Princess Anne](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/09/queen-died-with-charles-and-anne-by-side-as-others-dashed-to-balmoral-17332682/) by her side. 06:00 Coast – addition to the schedule