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Paramount Global-owned network Channel 5 was the only U.K. public service broadcaster not to show any royal-related coverage on Monday (Sept. 19) while Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral was taking place in ...

It’s gone largely unreported, but Queen Elizabeth II died earlier this month at 96 years old. The media — especially the British tabloids — really dropped the ball on this one. On Monday, in the first ...

Although Queen Elizabeth II's funeral is projected to be one of the most viewed events around the world, one British network has opted for counter-programming. Queen Elizabeth II attends the Elizabeth ...

One British network chose some peculiar alternate programming this morning while most channels broadcast Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. Instead of airing the live event, the U.K.’s Channel 5 opted for ...

Variety is, as they say, the spice of life, and it’s important to ensure there are always some options available, especially when the only other thing going on is a funeral. That’s why Britain’s ...

Call it royally weird counterprogramming: Paramount's Channel 5 is the sole major British TV service bypassing the otherwise wall-to-wall coverage of the Queen's funeral proceedings. The alternative ...

UK network Channel 5 aired "The Emoji Movie" on Monday rather than coverage of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. The Queen died on September 8 after a 70-year reign. "The Emoji Movie" is one of the most ...

This network’s decision prompted many frowny faces on social media. The UK’s Channel 5 sparked a major uproar online after controversially airing “The Emoji Movie,” and other animated children’s films ...