Commonwealth Observance Day

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The BBC South West region started on 20th April 1961 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One South West.

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A Service of Celebration for Commonwealth Day

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Coverage of services celebrating Commonwealth Day

From Westminster Abbey, a commemorative service celebrating the diversity, unity and shared values of the Commonwealth.

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Simulcast of network BBC One in high definition. From 03/11/2010

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The BBC East region started on 1st May 1959 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One East.

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The BBC South region started on 5th January 1961 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One South.

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The BBC North East & Cumbria region started in 1959 (tbc) as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One North East & Cumbria.

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Formerly part of a wider BBC One South East region that included London and part of the South region. Separated from BBC One London 2001-09-03 following reorganisation of the South East region.

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The BBC West region started on 1st September 1957 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One West.

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Petroc Trelawny

Sonali Shah

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Seren Irvine

A Service of Celebration for Commonwealth Day: 2020

2020

BBC One - A Service of Celebration for Commonwealth Day, 2020

Petroc Trelawny presents live coverage from Westminster Abbey.

Petroc Trelawny presents live coverage from Westminster Abbey of a service of celebration for Commonwealth Day. With performances by Alexandra Burke and steel band the Melodians Steel Orchestra.

In the presence of Her Majesty the Queen and other senior members of the royal family, Petroc Trelawny introduces live coverage from Westminster Abbey in London for a Service of Celebration for Commonwealth Day. This service is the highlight of the Commonwealth year, and features readings, music and dance, including performances by Alexandra Burke, Craig David and the Melodians Steel Orchestra, as well as a reflection by world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua. Sonali Shah interviews honoured guests and participants from the service.

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