God save the queen. 60 years ago today, a young woman spoke about the speed of technological change. She presented the First Television broadcast of its kind. She described the moment as a landmark. Television has made it possible for many of you to see me in your homes on Christmas Day. My own family often gather round to watch television, as they are at this moment, and that is how i imagine you now. Six decades on, the presenter has evolved somewhat, as has the technology she described. Back then, who couldve imagined that people would one day be watching this on laptops and mobile phones, as some of you are today. But im also struck by something that hasnt changed. That, whatever the technology, many of you will be watching this at home. We think of our homes as places of warmth, familiarity and love, of shared stories and memories, which is perhaps why at this time of year so many return to where they grew up. There is a timeless simplicity to the pull of home. For many, the idea
As soldiers reflect on christmas away from their loved ones. What do i miss most . A good christmas dinner i think will be the one. You know, mums cooking. In 30 minutes we will be taking a look back at an incredible year in hull, the city of culture. We will have all the highlights, including the most talked about artists, and ballet. Good afternoon. The queen has paid tribute to the cities of manchester and london in her Christmas Day broadcast for the way in which they dealt with this years terrorist attacks. This morning, she attended the traditional Christmas Day service at sandringham in norfolk along with other members of the royal family, including prince harry and his fiancee, meghan markle. Our royal correspondent, nicholas witchell, reports. Its a day for family, with its own established pattern. For the royal family, that means a visit to church, led by the queen. Very much at home already, the royal familys soon to be newest member, meghan markle. Alert to everything that
The bbc is at one military base in iraq, as soldiers reflect on christmas away from their loved ones. What do i miss most . A good christmas dinner i think will be the one. You know, mums cooking. And in half a hour, brexitcast. Our correspondents reflect on the behind the scenes twists and turns of the negotiations between the eu and the uk. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The queen has paid tribute to manchester and london in her Christmas Day broadcast, for the way the cities have dealt with terror attacks this year. Looking back at 2017, she said their powerful identities shone through adversity. Earlier, she attended the traditional Christmas Day service at sandringham, along with other members of the royal family, including prince harry and his fiancee meghan markle. Heres our royal correspondent nicholas witchell. Its a day for family, with its own established pattern. For the royal family, that being a visit to church, led by the queen. Very much at home already, the roya
The bbc is at one military base in iraq, as soldiers reflect on christmas away from their loved ones. And coming up in half an hour, join us for weather world. Were with the people who can make snow but not as you know, because none of this is real. Plus a look back at the years biggest weather stories and storms. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The queen has paid tribute to manchester and london in her Christmas Day broadcast, for the way the cities have dealt with terror attacks this year. Looking back at 2017, she said their powerful identities shone through adversity. Earlier, she attended the traditional Christmas Day service at sandringham, along with other members of the royal family, including prince harry and his fiancee meghan markle. Heres our royal correspondent nicholas witchell. Its a day for family, with its own established pattern. For the royal family, that means a visit to church, led by the queen. Very much at home already, the royal familys soon to be newest m
Family as she attended the Traditional Christmas Day Service at the church on the queens sandringham estate in norfolk. In his christmas blessing, pope francis calls for a negotiated solution to end the conflict between israel and the palestinians. The queen has paid tribute to the people of london and manchester in her christmas speech, after terror attacks in both cities this year. She also spoke of the awfulness of the Grenfell Tower fire, which claimed the lives of at least 71 people. Earlier her speech was broadcast on bbc one, and for those of you who missed it, here it is again in full. God save our gracious queen long live our noble queen god save the queen send her victorious happy and glorious long to reign over us god save the queen. 60 years ago today, a young woman spoke about the speed of technological change. She presented the First Television broadcast of its kind. She described the moment as a landmark. Television has made it possible for many of you to see me in your