in Westminster Abbey attended by The Queen and Prince Philip, The Prince of Wales, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward as well as other members of the Royal Family, foreign Royalty and distinguished guests from home and overseas.
At The Queen and Prince Philip's invitation the congregation will include a number of people who share the same Silver Wedding Day.
Scene described by Tom Fleming
(For details of Service see Radio 4, p 41)
11.45 The Silver Years
A retrospective look at the story of a very special marriage - the events which led to it, and the development of the Monarchy during the changing times of the 20th century.
Written by John Lloyd
12.35 pm The State Drive from Buckingham Palace to Guildhall where The Queen and Prince Philip will attend a Luncheon given in their honour by The City of London.
This State Drive through the City will include the Ceremony of the Sword at Temple Bar.
Scene described by Tom Fleming
Robert Langley welcomes the guests, personalities and people who just happen to drop in. Plus a daily chat with the Weatherman Bert Foord.
The Queen replies to a Loyal Toast from The Lord Mayor of London following a Luncheon at Guildhall.
After the speeches The Queen and Prince Philip, accompanied by The Prince of Wales and Princess Anne, will walk from Guildhall to the Barbican, where Her Majesty will unveil a plaque to mark the foundation of the Arts Centre.
During this walk the Royal Family will meet members of the public gathered along the route.
Scene described by Tom Fleming
(Colour)
at Buckingham Palace
Sir Anthony Blunt, Oliver Millar and Geoffrey de Bellaigue act as your guides in a programme shown earlier this year when the gallery celebrated its tenth year as a public exhibition of works from the Royal Collection.
(Colour)
A programme for children under 5
English version written and told by Eric Thompson.
by Howard Kennett
with Ted Ray
Just imagine Snow White, escorted by the Keystone Kops, being chased by Laurel and Hardy riding a dinosaur! Jackanory's a bit like that this week - watch and see.
(Colour)
with John Noakes, Peter Purves Lesley Judd.
A serial in 13 parts by N.J. Crisp
When John overhears his father talking to Selby it sounds as though he's joined the gang after all...
Highlights of the day's celebrations including part of The Service of Thanksgiving from Westminster Abbey, the State Drive through The City of London, and The Queen's speech at the Guildhall Luncheon.
Scene described by Tom Fleming
(Silver Wedding: page 3)
(Colour)
by David Ellis
Starring James Ellis, John Slater, John Collin, Ian Cullen
A newly-released prisoner, Dan Fowler, returns to his wife Julia and plans to fix an old enemy, but Julia has plans of her own...
TV's top reporters close in on the most interesting topics of the day. Alastair Burnet, Michael Charlton, Alan Hart, Francis Hope, Richard Kershaw, Julian Pettifer, Alan Watson
with Kenneth Kendall and Peter Woods; Weather
by William Trevor
starring Alastair Sim as General Suffolk
with Annette Crosbie as Miss Lorrimer
Dandy Nichols as Mrs Hinch
When Mrs Hinch, the sinister charlady, decides to move in, General Suffolk fights his last battle.
(Colour)
Some episodes from her past.
(Radio Times People: page 5)
followed by Regional News and Weather; Closedown
