The BBC will be airing Olympics coverage over the next few weeks
Fans are set to be disappointed tonight as two iconic BBC shows have been dropped from the schedule to make way for Olympics coverage.
On Friday, the 2024 Olympics, which is taking place in Paris, will kick off with a special opening show as stars from across the world descend to the stage, including a duet between Celine Dion and Lady Gaga. However, for TV lovers, it means they will missed out on some of their favourite programmes, as the Beeb will be showing spellbinding live scenes on their channels from the sporting event from Friday.
The Paris Olympics opening show starts at 5.45pm on BBC One and runs until 10pm, with sports presenter Clare Balding hosting coverage from along the River Seine. Next week, most shows will be moving to BBC Two, including EastEnders.
Some fans will be disappointed that Countryfile and Antiques Roadshow won't appear in their usual format over the weekend. The iconic shows, a Sunday night staple on the BBC's main channel, will be moving to a new home this weekend and will air on BBC Two instead. Countryfile will be shown on the telly at 7pm meanwhile Antiques Roadshow will air one hour later.
Countryfile and Antiques Roadshow aren't the only weekend shows to be affected. Fan favourite programmes such as Bargain Hunt, Songs of Praise, Points of View, Money for Nothing, and Escape to the Country won't be airing this week. In the morning, viewers can still tune in to watch BBC Breakfast airing from 6am, although Morning Live will be taken off the air.
From next week Eastenders will be shown on the same channel and will start from 7:30pm from Monday onwards. Due to the opening ceremony being shown at an earlier time today, Pointless Celebrities and Weakest Link have been axed from the schedule.
Athletes and rappers have reunited to celebrate the start of the momentous event. Rapper Snoop Dogg has already been spotted in Paris as he prepares to carry the Olympic torch.
Meanwhile, British diver Tom Daley drove fans wild after sharing a snap with his team in their swimming trunks over on Instagram. He captioned it: "Six boys, 5 rings." Tom also gave his followers a tour of the swimming facility at the stadium.
Fans couldn't contain their excitement, as one person wrote: "This is the best content and commentary." Meanwhile, another person wrote: "Wow! Tom for gold!"
However, the sporting event has been hit with travel chaos after a "massive arson attack" was carried out against the country's rail network, with some people having spoken out after facing issues travelling from London to Paris ahead of the Olympics opening show.
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