
Platinum Beacons: Lighting up the Jubilee
“Platinum Jubilee”
Synopsis
Kirsty Young hosts coverage of beacons being lit around the UK and Commonwealth to celebrate the platinum jubilee of Britain’s longest serving monarch. Carol Kirkwood, Gethin Jones and Holly Hamilton report from events taking place in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and Jermaine Jenas is outside Buckingham Palace, where senior members of the royal family will light the principal beacon. Celebrity guests join Kirsty to share their memories of meeting the Queen. The programme also reflects on the celebrations that took place earlier in the day, including an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at EastEnders and the pomp and ceremony of Trooping the Colour with its extended flypast.
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- Platinum Beacons: Lighting up the Jubilee
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- BBC Studios
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Platinum Beacons: Lighting up the Jubilee about?
Kirsty Young hosts coverage of beacons being lit around the UK and Commonwealth to celebrate the platinum jubilee of Britain’s longest serving monarch. Carol Kirkwood, Gethin Jones and Holly Hamilton report from events taking place in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and Jermaine Jenas is outside Buckingham Palace, where senior members of the royal family will light the principal beacon. Celebrity guests join Kirsty to share their memories of meeting the Queen. The programme also reflects on the celebrations that took place earlier in the day, including an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at EastEnders and the pomp and ceremony of Trooping the Colour with its extended flypast.
Who directed Platinum Beacons: Lighting up the Jubilee?
Platinum Beacons: Lighting up the Jubilee was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Platinum Beacons: Lighting up the Jubilee?
The principal cast of Platinum Beacons: Lighting up the Jubilee includes Kirsty Young, Carol Kirkwood, Gethin Jones, Holly Hamilton.
When was Platinum Beacons: Lighting up the Jubilee released and how long is it?
Platinum Beacons: Lighting up the Jubilee was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Platinum Beacons: Lighting up the Jubilee?
Platinum Beacons: Lighting up the Jubilee holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).
