BBC Schedule Shake-Up: Alan Carr’s Show Pulled from Screens for Weeks
A popular BBC show has been rescheduled for weeks in a shake-up set to leave fans furious. According to a report in the Daily Mail, Alan Carr’s Interior Design Masters, which typically airs on Thursday evenings at 8pm on BBC One, has been pulled from its regular time slot.
The show’s sixth series, which kicked off last month, is set to face disruptions. Next week’s episode, originally scheduled for May 8, has been booted out of the prime-time TV spot and will now air on Friday, May 9. The Daily Mail reports that this is due to VE Day 80 coverage, which will broadcast between 8pm and 10pm, marking 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe.
VE Day 80, A Celebration To Remember will be presented by Zoe Ball and feature a live concert from Horse Guards Parade. The event will be part of a day of celebrations, with coverage starting at 10:45am to 1:30pm of a service at Westminster Abbey. As the Daily Mail notes, "It will mark the end of a day of celebrations with more coverage starting at 10.45am to 1.30pm of a service at Westminster Abbey."
However, Alan Carr’s show is set to face further scheduling shake-ups. The sixth episode has been moved to Wednesday, May 14, at 8pm, instead of the usual Thursday evening slot. This is due to the Eurovision Song Contest’s semi-finals, which are scheduled to air on May 13 and May 15. The contest will see 37 countries compete for a place in the Grand Final, set to air on May 17.
The BBC has seen other schedule shake-ups recently, including the temporary removal of Morning Live from screens. The show, which airs Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 10:45am on BBC One, did not air from April 14. Instead, Rip Off Britain and Dr Xand’s Con Or Cure took its slot. As the Daily Mail reports, "Morning Live is set to return to television on May 5 after a break from screens."
In a statement, the BBC’s social media post read: "Here’s this week’s Strictly Fitness summer themed workout with Mr Neil Jones. Morning Live is on a break now. Join us on Monday 26th August from 9:30am for more Strictly Fitness." Fans can still catch up on all the morning workouts with the Strictly Come Dancing professional by heading to the BBC’s catch-up service.
The scheduling changes are likely to cause frustration among fans of Alan Carr’s Interior Design Masters, who have grown accustomed to the show’s regular time slot. As the Daily Mail notes, "The comedian’s sixth series kicked off last month but is set to face disruptions." The show’s rescheduling is a significant change for fans who have been enjoying the show’s usual Thursday evening slot.
The VE Day 80 coverage, however, is likely to be a significant event, with many viewers tuning in to commemorate the occasion. As Zoe Ball said, "VE Day 80, A Celebration To Remember will be a special event, and we are honoured to be part of it." The live concert from Horse Guards Parade is expected to be a highlight of the coverage.
The BBC has not commented on the scheduling changes, but it is clear that the broadcaster is making significant changes to its schedule in the coming weeks. Fans of Alan Carr’s Interior Design Masters will have to adjust to a new schedule, but the show’s return on Wednesday, May 14, is likely to be eagerly anticipated.
In conclusion, the BBC’s schedule shake-up has resulted in Alan Carr’s Interior Design Masters being pulled from its regular time slot for weeks. While the VE Day 80 coverage is likely to be a significant event, fans of the show are likely to be frustrated by the changes. The show’s return on Wednesday, May 14, will be eagerly anticipated, and fans can catch up on previous episodes on the BBC’s catch-up service.
The changes to the BBC schedule are a reminder that broadcasters are constantly adjusting their schedules to accommodate special events and other programming. As the media landscape continues to evolve, it is likely that we will see more changes to TV schedules in the future.
Source: Daily Mail – BBC: Alan Carr pulled from screens for WEEKS in schedule shake-up set to leave fans furious
