By Kelly-Anne Taylor

Published: Tuesday, 24 May 2022 at 12:00 am


This week’s Radio Times magazine is a Platinum Jubilee Souvenir Issue, celebrating 70 glorious years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.

Queen Elizabeth II has been on the cover of Radio Times more than any person in the magazine’s long history. Her coronation in June 1953 was a momentous occasion for the country and helped the BBC’s television service establish itself as part of the fabric of the nation.

In this special issue, Jonathan and David Dimbleby look back on the part their father, Richard, played in the coronation. Plus, we spend a morning with 19-year-old Trooper Brooke Collins as she prepares herself, and her horse, to take part in the Trooping of the Colour ceremony.

Radio Times factual editor Sherna Noah also sits down with Claire Popplewell, the creative director of BBC One’s upcoming documentary Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen.

Also in this week’s Radio Times magazine:

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To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Radio Times is releasing a 116-page commemorative edition, featuring covers, articles and illustrations from our archive – buy Radio Times: Her Majesty The Queen for £9.99 at Radio Times Shop.

The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now – subscribe now and get the next 12 issues for only £1. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times podcast with Jane Garvey.