The complete guide to the BBC’s fortnightly coverage of the Royal Coronation

As well as the live action, viewers can expect a coronation-themed episode of EastEnders, an Antiques Roadshow coronation special and a closer look at the royal journey to the throne in The Making of a Monarch.

Below, The Telegraph explains in detail what’s on the TV menuand programs you can’t afford.

BBC TV Coronation programmes

Sunday, April 23

countryfile – The King and the Countryside – Hamza Yassin and Charlotte Smith at Dumfries House in Ayrshire to showcase King Charles’ enthusiasm for farming, country crafts and wildlife revival.

Sunday, April 30

Charles R: The Making of a Monarch – A show that tells the story of the royal’s more than seven decades of succession to the throne using archive reports, home films, interviews and documentaries.

Hymns: The King’s Journey to the Coronation – Aled Jones visits Highgrove House and Gardens, a testament to King Charles’ long-standing desire to stand up for causes close to his heart, particularly the environment.

From Monday 1 May

The One Show – Coronation Week will kick off with a one-hour special showcasing the brilliant work being done across the nations and communities of the UK in preparation for the biggest weekend of the year.

EastEnders – Albert Square will mark the historic occasion with a coronation-themed street party.

Wednesday, May 3

Sewing for Britain – Bespoke menswear designer and Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant takes viewers “by the seams” at uniform manufacturers, Kashket & Partners, as they prepare thousands of spectacular parade uniforms for Coronation Day.

Friday, May 5

Sing For The King: The Search for the Crown Choir – How the 300-member choir that sang for the King and Queen at the coronation concert was assembled.

Royal Bargain Hunt – Christina Trevanion hosts a special coronation episode at the Newark Antiques Fair.

Saturday, May 6

coronation – Live coverage of the coronation ceremony from Westminster Abbey and surrounding ceremonies, starting with the departure of Their Majesties the King and Queen from Buckingham Palace and culminating in the appearance of the newly crowned monarchs on the palace balcony.

Sunday, May 7

Coronation Kitchen Live – To mark the historic event of the coronation, Saturday’s kitchen will broadcast live and wait for the big lunch and coronation concert.

Vintage Roadshow Coronation Special – The special edition of the program celebrates Britain’s fascination with all things royal by looking through the show’s archives.

Hymns: Coronation Celebration – Katherine Jenkins and Pam Rhodes visit the magnificent Hampton Court Palace to look back on royal history and look forward to what may be the reign of King Charles.

Crown concert – Broadcast live from Windsor Castle with a host of musical icons and contemporary stars performing in honor of the King and Queen, including a world-class 74-piece classical orchestra and a 300-piece Coronation Choir.

The centerpiece of the coronation concert will be “Lighting up the Nation”, when iconic locations across the UK will be lit up with projections, lasers, possible drone displays and lighting.