Following the tragic Air India crash, the BBC has announced a last minute schedule shake-up. Beloved shows including The One Show and EastEnders are being shifted to BBC Two, with the usual line-up making way for a special program on the disaster.
Earlier today, tragedy struck as a plane from Ahmedabad plunged to the ground soon after take-off, resulting in the d.e.a.t.h.s of at least 204 individuals. Among the 242 passengers and crew, 53 were British nationals.
In a recent tweet, BBC EastEnders announced: “There’s a schedule change for tonight’s (Thursday 12th) episode of #EastEnders. We’ll be on @BBCTwo at 7.30pm.”
The One Show will follow suit, vacating its regular 7pm slot to air on BBC Two.
The series’ X account posted an update saying: “Today on #TheOneShow…Josh Groban celebrates his new album and 25 years in music.”, reports the Mirror.
“Fay Ripley reveals what she discovered on her upcoming ‘DNA Journey’. Live tonight at 7pm on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.”
Instead, over on BBC One, the evening will feature the solemn BBC News Special: Air India Plane Crash. Maryam Moshiri is set to bring viewers in-depth coverage of this sombre event.
British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh survived the plane crash in Ahmedabad this morning. His family confirmed he was on board the flight and has spoken to him since the crash.
The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has said his “thoughts are with” everyone affected by the Air India plane crash. He described the news as “absolutely devastating” and confirmed that the United Kingdom has deployed an investigation team.
The aircraft was heading to London Gatwick but crashed just seconds after take-off (Image: Getty)
The sole survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, was sitting in seat 11A — incredibly escaping the crash and fireball that claimed hundreds of lives. Ramesh’s brother was also aboard the plane, and he is yet to be found.
Aviation expert Anita Mendiratta told GB News, “I think it is miraculous that it’s happened, especially when you consider the fact that the flight was on departure, which means it was operating with a full tank of fuel.
“We’re looking at about 130 tonnes worth of jet fuel, so how he was able to manage the explosion?”
They added, “The impact as well is quite remarkable, so there is much information to be understood about what exactly happened in Ahmedabad.
