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Is The State Opening of Parliament coming back?

The State Opening of Parliament (1958–present) on BBC One

The answer: Between seasons — last episode July 17, 2024, no return date announced yet.
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Network / streamer
BBC One
Premiered
October 28, 1958
Runtime
~99 min per episode
4seasons

About The State Opening of Parliament

The State Opening of Parliament's return is unconfirmed.

The show provides coverage from the Palace of Westminster of the State Opening of Parliament attended by the Queen. It has been a televised event since its original premiere in 1958 and continues to be broadcast on BBC One. The program typically features detailed coverage of this ceremonial occasion, which marks the beginning of the parliamentary session in the United Kingdom.

The series is a factual broadcast that has aired intermittently over the decades, with recent episodes in 2022, 2023, and 2024. It offers viewers an inside look at the traditions and proceedings of the State Opening, including speeches and ceremonial displays associated with the event. The show is produced as a live coverage event, emphasizing the pageantry and significance of the occasion, which has been a part of British political life for over 60 years.

The cast includes presenters Huw Edwards and Reeta Chakrabarti. The program has a runtime of approximately 99 minutes. It does not have a rated score available on TVMaze.

The State Opening of Parliament cast

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