Royal Wedding TV Watch: Monday, April 24
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With the big event five days away, TV coverage heats up. The celebrations begin in London on Friday at 9 a.m. GMT, that’s 3 a.m. PDT.
“The Early Show” 7 a.m., Monday CBS: Countdown to the royal wedding; the tower of London; dress like Kate Middleton on a budget; royal collectibles. (N)
“Today” 7 a.m., Monday NBC: The royal wedding; Kate Middleton’s style; author Tavis Smiley; refrigerator cleaning; actor David Alan Grier; frat foods; Darius Rucker performs. (N)
“Live With Regis and Kelly” 9 a.m., Monday ABC: Royal Wedding 101: Mark Ruffalo; the latest “American Idol” castoff performs; royal family history; co-host Melanie Brown. (N)
“Royally Mad” 10 a.m., Monday BBC America: Five American royal wedding enthusiasts travel to London to indulge in the fairytale. (Part 1 of 2)
“Royally Mad” 11 a.m., Monday BBC America: Five American royal wedding enthusiasts travel to London to indulge in the fairytale. (Part 2 of 2)
“William & Kate: Inside the Royal Wedding” 7 p.m., Monday TLC: A look inside the social event of the new millennium.
“The Insider” 7:30 p.m., Monday CBS: Royal wedding coverage in London. (N)
“Prince William & Catherine: A Royal Love Story” 8 p.m., Monday OWN: Part 1 -- Kate and William meet at Marlborough, becoming friends then lovers. (Part 1 of 2)
“William & Kate: A Royal Love Story Updated” 8 p.m., Monday TLC: The courtship of Kate Middleton and Prince William, son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, predicts another royal wedding in the making.
“Royally Astounding: 30 Defining Days of Monarchy” 9 p.m., Monday TLC: Magnifying 30 days in the life of the royal family over the last 30 years.
“Wild About Prince Harry” 10 p.m., Monday TLC: A teenager, saddened over his mother’s untimely death, becomes the world’s most-eligible bachelor. (N)
“Prince William & Catherine: A Royal Love Story” 11 p.m., Monday OWN: Part 1 -- Kate and William meet at Marlborough, becoming friends then lovers. (Part 1 of 2)
“William & Kate: A Royal Love Story Updated” 11 p.m., Monday TLC: The courtship of Kate Middleton and Prince William, son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, predicts another royal wedding in the making.
“The Insider” Midnight, Monday KCAL: Royal wedding coverage in London.
After the break you’ll find a preview of wedding-day coverage and beyond.
“Today” 7 a.m., Thursday April 28, NBC: Royal wedding countdown; author Emily Griffin. (N)
“The Insider” 7:30 p.m., Thursday April 28, CBS: Royal wedding coverage in London. (N)
“Access Hollywood” 7:30 p.m., Thursday April 28, NBC: Segments focus on celebrities’ entertainment projects. (N)
“20/20” 8 p.m., Thursday April 28, ABC: A Special Edition of 20/20: The Royal Wedding: A Modern Fairytale -- Reports from Westminster Abbey and New York. (N)
“The House of Windsor” 8 p.m., Thursday April 28, KCET: The 1947 Royal Wedding: The People’s Wedding -- Princess Elizabeth marries Prince Philip on Nov. 20, 1947.
“Royally Mad” 8 p.m., Thursday April 28, BBC America: Five American royal wedding enthusiasts travel to London to indulge in the fairytale. (Part 1 of 2)
“Biography” 8 p.m., Thursday April 28, Biography: Kate Middleton: Uncommon Bride -- Kate Middleton is set to marry England’s Prince William; her family’s history.
“The Making of a Royal Wedding” 8 p.m., Thursday April 28, TLC: Amazing choreography, logistics and details go into the preparations for the wedding of the century, that of Prince William and his bride. (N)
“Royally Mad” 9 p.m., Thursday April 28, BBC America: Five American royal wedding enthusiasts travel to London to indulge in the fairytale. (Part 2 of 2)
“Countdown to the Royal Wedding” 9 p.m., Thursday April 28, TLC: (N)
“The House of Windsor” 10 p.m., Thursday April 28, KCET: A Queen for All Seasons -- Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne in 1952; Prince Charles marries Lady Diana Spencer in 1981; Queen’s Golden Jubilee; the emergence of Princes William and Harry.
“William & Kate: A Fairytale Romance” 10 p.m., Thursday April 28, BBC America: The private lives of the young royal couple.
“Inside the Royal Wedding” 10 p.m., Thursday April 28, E!: The people and planning behind the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in the four months leading up to the event.
“William and Kate The Royal Wedding” 11 p.m., Thursday April 28, KCET: The history of the couple’s romance; key aspects of a royal wedding.
“William & Kate: Modern Monarchy” 11 p.m., Thursday April 28, BBC America: The history of the couple’s relationship.
“Inside the Royal Wedding” 11 p.m., Thursday April 28, Style: The people and planning behind the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in the four months leading up to the event.
“The Making of a Royal Wedding” 11 p.m., Thursday April 28, TLC: Amazing choreography, logistics and details go into the preparations for the wedding of the century, that of Prince William and his bride.
“The Insider” Midnight, Thursday April 28, KCAL: Royal wedding coverage in London.
“The Royal Wedding” Midnight, Thu/Fri April 28, KCET: Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding coverage; from Westminster Abbey. (N)
“The Royal Wedding” Midnight, Thu/Fri April 28, BBC America: Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding coverage; from Westminster Abbey.
“Biography” Midnight, Thu/Fri April 28, Biography: Kate Middleton: Uncommon Bride -- Kate Middleton is set to marry England’s Prince William; her family’s history.
“Royal Wedding Pre-Show” 12:30 a.m., Thu/Fri April 28, TLC: (N)
“Good Morning America” 1 a.m., Thu/Fri April 28, ABC: A Special Edition of Good Morning America: Royal Wedding -- Live coverage of the royal wedding. (Part 1 of 2) (N)
“Live at the Royal Wedding” 1:30 a.m., Thu/Fri April 28, KTLA: Countdown -- (N)
“The Royal Wedding” 2 a.m., Thu/Fri April 28, TLC: Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding coverage; from Westminster Abbey. (N)
“Live at the Royal Wedding” 3 a.m., Thu/Fri April 28, KTLA: (N)
“The Royal Wedding” 3 a.m., Thu/Fri April 28, BBC America: Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding coverage; from Westminster Abbey. (N)
“The Royal Wedding” 3 a.m., Thu/Fri April 28, REELZ: Coverage of the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton includes arrivals and the procession back to Buckingham Palace. (N)
“Today” 4 a.m., Thu/Fri April 28, NBC: Coverage of royal wedding celebrations taking place at Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and Westminster Abbey. (N)
“Good Morning America” 4 a.m., Thu/Fri April 28, ABC: A Special Edition of Good Morning America: Royal Wedding -- Live coverage of the royal wedding. (Part 2 of 2) (N)
“Live From the Royal Wedding” 4 a.m., Thu/Fri April 28, E!: Giuliana Rancic goes to London to see a wedding of royal history and all who attend. (N)
“The Royal Wedding” 6 a.m., Friday April 29, TLC: Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding coverage; from Westminster Abbey.
“Live With Regis and Kelly” 9 a.m., Friday April 29, ABC: Actress Eva La Rue; a recap of the royal wedding; a weekly update from the Dean Karnazes crew. (N)
“Live From the Royal Wedding” 9 a.m., Friday April 29, E!: Giuliana Rancic goes to London to see a wedding of royal history and all who attend.
“Today” 10 a.m., Friday April 29, NBC: Royal wedding viewing party; ambush makeovers. (N)
“The View” 10 a.m., Friday April 29, ABC: Barbara Walters via satellite from London; a Kate Middleton-inspired fashion show; a couple named Will and Kate marry; guest co-host Goldie Hawn. (N) (N)
“William & Kate: Wedding of the Century” 10 a.m., Friday April 29, WE: (N)
“The Royal Wedding” 10:24 a.m., Friday April 29, KCET: Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding coverage; from Westminster Abbey.
“The Royal Wedding” 11 a.m., Friday April 29, BBC America: Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding coverage; from Westminster Abbey. (N)
“Royal Wedding Highlights Special” 12:30 p.m., Friday April 29, BBC America: Memorable moments from the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. (N)
“The Royal Wedding” 2 p.m., Friday April 29, BBC America: Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding coverage; from Westminster Abbey. (N)
“Royal Wedding Highlights Special” 4 p.m., Friday April 29, BBC America: Memorable moments from the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
“Royal Wedding Highlights Special” 5 p.m., Friday April 29, REELZ: Memorable moments from the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
“William & Kate: Wedding of the Century” 5 p.m., Friday April 29, WE:
“Royal Wedding Highlights Special” 6 p.m., Friday April 29, BBC America: Memorable moments from the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
“Inside the Royal Wedding” 6 p.m., Friday April 29, E!: The people and planning behind the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in the four months leading up to the event.
“The Making of a Royal Wedding” 7 p.m., Friday April 29, TLC: Amazing choreography, logistics and details go into the preparations for the wedding of the century, that of Prince William and his bride.
“The Insider” 7:30 p.m., Friday April 29, CBS: Royal wedding coverage in London. (N)
“The Royal Wedding: Modern Majesty” 8 p.m., Friday April 29, CBS: Highlights of the event, including celebrity guests, fashion and the parties. (N)
“Royal Wedding Highlights Special” 8 p.m., Friday April 29, BBC America: Memorable moments from the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
“Royal Wedding Highlights Special” 8 p.m., Friday April 29, REELZ: Memorable moments from the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
“The Royal Wedding” 8 p.m., Friday April 29, TLC: Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding coverage; from Westminster Abbey.
“Kathy Griffin’s Insightful and Hilarious Take on The Royal Wedding” 8 p.m., Friday April 29, TV Guide: Kathy Griffin covers the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. (N)
“William & Kate: Wedding of the Century” 8 p.m., Friday April 29, WE:
“Dateline NBC” 9 p.m., Friday April 29, NBC: The royal wedding. (N)
“William and Kate The Royal Wedding” 9 p.m., Friday April 29, KCET: The history of the couple’s romance; key aspects of a royal wedding.
“Will and Kate: Road to the Altar” 9 p.m., Friday April 29, E!: Ryan Seacrest follows the 9 years leading up to Will and Kate’s epic wedding and recaps the events of the nuptials.
“Kathy Griffin’s Insightful and Hilarious Take on The Royal Wedding” 9 p.m., Friday April 29, TV Guide: Kathy Griffin covers the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
“The House of Windsor” 10 p.m., Friday April 29, KCET: The 1947 Royal Wedding: The People’s Wedding -- Princess Elizabeth marries Prince Philip on Nov. 20, 1947.
“Royal Wedding Highlights Special” 10 p.m., Friday April 29, BBC America: Memorable moments from the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
“Fashion Police” 10 p.m., Friday April 29, E!: Royal Wedding -- Kate’s wedding gown of choice and the international popularity this wedding has created.
“William & Kate: Wedding of the Century” 10 p.m., Friday April 29, WE:
“Fox 11 News Special” 10:30 p.m., Friday April 29, Fox: Royal Wedding Special
“William and Kate The Royal Wedding” 11 p.m., Friday April 29, KCET: The history of the couple’s romance; key aspects of a royal wedding.
“Will and Kate: Road to the Altar” 11 p.m., Friday April 29, Style: Ryan Seacrest follows the 9 years leading up to Will and Kate’s epic wedding and recaps the events of the nuptials.
“The Royal Wedding” 11 p.m., Friday April 29, TLC: Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding coverage; from Westminster Abbey.
“Kathy Griffin’s Insightful and Hilarious Take on The Royal Wedding” 11 p.m., Friday April 29, TV Guide: Kathy Griffin covers the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
“The Royal Wedding” 11 a.m., Saturday April 30, TLC: Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding coverage; from Westminster Abbey. (N)
“The Royal Wedding” 12:26 p.m., Saturday April 30, KCET: Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding coverage; from Westminster Abbey.
“The Royal Wedding: The Encore and More” 8 p.m., Saturday April 30, TLC: (N)
“Will and Kate: Road to the Altar” 10 p.m., Saturday April 30, E!: Ryan Seacrest follows the 9 years leading up to Will and Kate’s epic wedding and recaps the events of the nuptials.
-- Compiled by Ed Stockly