Published: November 4, 2024 —

TV & BBC iPlayer

Saturday 9 November

The Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance

BBC One and iPlayer, 9pm-10.40pm

Senior members of the Royal Family will attend The Royal British Legion’s annual Festival of Remembrance from the Royal Albert Hall. Hosted by Adrian Lester – music artists include Welsh singing legend Sir Tom Jones, Jack Savoretti, Alexandra Burke, Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, Samantha Barks and Jake Isaac. The Central Band of the Royal Air Force and The Bands of HM Royal Marines will also create awe inspiring displays of military music.

The Festival will celebrate the men and women who fought in World War Two in 1944, commemorating those who fought on D-Day and in the Normandy campaign, in Italy at Monte Cassino and Kohima and Imphal in East Asia. There will also be stories from those that fought in Afghanistan, a focus on the work the Royal Air Force are doing training Ukrainian pilots and a celebration of the children of those that serve in the armed forces.

His Majesty The King was confirmed as Patron of the Royal British Legion earlier this year.

Sunday 10 November

Remembrance Sunday: The Cenotaph

BBC One and iPlayer, 10.15am-12.35pm

David Dimbleby will present live coverage from London as the Royal Family leads the nation in the Remembrance Sunday commemorations at the Cenotaph.

Members of the Royal family will join leading UK politicians, alongside representatives of the armed forces, the Commonwealth nations, and faith communities, for the two minute silence at 11 o’clock and the National Service of Remembrance.

This is followed by the wreath laying, as the nation remembers all those who have died serving their country, and the historic march past of nearly 10,000 veterans organised by the Royal British Legion.

Veterans and their families from across the nation will reflect on the personal importance of Remembrance. On Whitehall, Sophie Raworth will speak live with some of those taking part in the day as they share their remarkable stories of courage and sacrifice.

Audio Described commentary is available via the Red Button and BBC iPlayer, while uninterrupted commentary-free coverage of the live events at the Cenotaph will also be available on iPlayer.

Peace In No Man’s Land, The Story Of The Christmas Truce

BBC Four and iPlayer, 7.20pm-7.55pm

Martin Jarvis VO’s the story of the 1914 Christmas Truce on the Western Front in WWI, told by three survivors.

Five to Eleven: Michael Hordern

BBC Four and iPlayer, 7.55pm-8pm

Michael Hordern reads extracts from poetry and prose.

War Grave

BBC Four and iPlayer, 8pm-9pm

Documentary featuring a moving selection of stories in which relatives and comrades remember those who have been killed in conflicts from the First World War to the Falklands.

Dan Cruickshank’s Monuments of Remembrance

BBC Four and iPlayer, 9pm-10pm

Dan Cruickshank reveals the extraordinary story behind the design and building of iconic First World War memorials and explores the idea behind the creation of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Sunday 10 and Monday 11 November

BBC Breakfast and the BBC News at One will be reflecting and remembering the sacrifices and heroism of those involved in all conflicts.