a coronation orchestra featuring performers from across the uk, and conducted by sir antonio pappano from the royal opera house, will play a large part in the event. a coronation anthem is being composed by andrew lloyd webber, and patrick doyle, who s provided music for films like harry potter and the goblet of fire, bridgetjones diary, and thor, will create a coronation march. singers at the event will include the opera stars sir bryn terfel and pretty yende. there will also be a tribute to the king s father, with a greek orthodox ensemble reflecting the heritage of prince philip. so that s the music sorted. what about the guest list? royalty and leaders from around the world will fill the pews at westminster abbey. we still don t know if prince harry will be among them.
to kind of digest. the bbc has learned the owner of sports direct is buying one of savile row s oldest tailors. frasers group said the move secured a long term future for the 250 year old gieves and hawkes. the shop is on one of the world s most famous fashion addresses, and one of the oldest bespoke tailoring companies. ealing studios in west london is set for a makeover, to keep up with its competition. first opening in 1902, it s the world s oldest continuously run film studios and was used for productions including doctor who, downton abbey and bridgetjones. plans approved by the local council show three blocks are to be demolished and replaced with a £20 million development. let s take a look at the tubes now. pretty good news. most lines running well. now onto the weather with elizabeth rizzini. hello there. good morning.
the battle in that the satanic verses continues to be published, but they won the war in the sense that the argument at the heart of their claim, that one should not give offence to other cultures or peoples or religions, is much more widely accepted now in the mainstream of many societies. when the fatwa was first issued, salman rushdie spent nearly a decade in hiding but he did end up making light of the situation. he appeared in curb your enthusiam and bridgetjones diary. are you surprised that this has happened now? yes and no. yes, it is both surprising and shocking that at a time when salman rushdie felt that he was free enough, to be able to.he has been