The Queen and Paddington Bear

Re performers.
Diana Ross was on there because she’s already in the UK.
For instance, The Stones are on world tour.
Adele seems to be tied up with ‘issues’ in Vegas.
It’s all a matter of logistics.
I’m guessing that they wouldn’t get paid either, which some wouldn’t like I expect.

Chestnut

Just to say the message by Geri Horner (Spice Girl) was cringe making and overdone in the extreme. I felt quite sick.

Do you remember how Geri used to fawn over and flirt with Prince Charles?
She even pinched his bottom in public.
I recall Chris Evans saying at the time, something along the lines of ‘she actually thinks that she’s in with a chance with him’

Dinahmo

Chestnut - many of them are dead!!

But many are still alive and performing. Maybe the 1950s would be a struggle, unless Cliff Richard could warble out a couple of songs. Tom Jones for the 1960s, Paul McCartney maybe but his voice has gone, or The Who if they are still going, there must be some more. Much as I dislike her, Adele was the obvious choice to round it off for today's music as she can hold a crowd. As long as she didn't speak.

With Gloria Hunniford. Not sure if she’s a National Treasure ?

There is a busful of "legends" in today's pageant. I have heard that Cliff will be there!!

Dinahmo

Chestnut - many of them are dead!!

Bowie ?

Oh I just loved it, very funny!

Chestnut - many of them are dead!!

I think that many of you are forgetting how old you are. Those acts that you have never heard of were for the younger generation.

Sparklefizz Ed Sheeran is winding up events this afternoon with the National Anthem apparently.

I agree Diana's lip syncing was poor and very noticeable to the camera.

And where were Ed Sheeran, Adele, Jack Savoretti, Take That, Robbie Williams, One Direction, Leona Lewis, Will Young?
I think a lot of these were either on tour, performing elsewhere, about to give birth or trying to overcome depression. Interesting that many of them are from X factor type shows, but are they all great musicians? Diversity included a few of them.

< I’m turning into my Mother >
???

"Who are these beetle people, dear"

So the Queen performance was not their best

I enjoyed it but then Brian and Roger are always brilliant imo.
I thought Adam did just fine; Freddie was unique so no-one will ever be the same.

Someone British should have ended the show, not Diana Ross lip-syncing. When I said this last week, I was mocked, but this was a British celebration and we have so much British talent.
I won't mock you, I agree. She wasn't that good.

This country is a powerhouse of musical genius, at least it was in the past. That should have been reflected in the lineup, the top artists from every decade strutting their stuff and definitely no Americans on what should be a totally Britpop event.

Sparklefizz

And where were Ed Sheeran, Adele, Jack Savoretti, Take That, Robbie Williams, One Direction, Leona Lewis, Will Young?

Someone British should have ended the show, not Diana Ross lip-syncing. When I said this last week, I was mocked, but this was a British celebration and we have so much British talent.

Ed Sheeran is the finale of the Pageant today.

I was worried about the Governor General of Canada sitting behind William. She didn't look happy at all.....

But the spice girls werent particularly skilful in terms of musical ability. It was ok pop but not much more in my view. You are never going to please everyone.

Just to say the message by Geri Horner (Spice Girl) was cringe making and overdone in the extreme. I felt quite sick.

Well if they’re the future of British music god help us.
< I’m turning into my Mother >

And where were Ed Sheeran, Adele, Jack Savoretti, Take That, Robbie Williams, One Direction, Leona Lewis, Will Young?

Someone British should have ended the show, not Diana Ross lip-syncing. When I said this last week, I was mocked, but this was a British celebration and we have so much British talent.

It depends who you are aiming at though doesnt it. Many people of the younger generation wont know much about the Spice Girls for example.

It’s the younger generation of singers Kadinsky plenty of all ages in the mall and in the royal family.
I’m sure the line up was designed for all ages, the theme was the past 70 years and future generations.

Totally agree… best part for me was the marmalade sketch with the Queen and Paddington, actually made me cry….

Yes it was the best bit, & very emotional.

Kandinsky

Too many ( pretty bad ) virtual unknowns and not enough great, well known, British artists - How many people in the crowd & watching at home know Jax jones, Ella Eyre,
Sigala, Celeste & Mimi Webb?
Where were Blur? The Spice girls? all the brilliant Britpop bands?
& Madness should have ended the show!

Totally agree… best part for me was the marmalade sketch with the Queen and Paddington, actually made me cry….

Too many ( pretty bad ) virtual unknowns and not enough great, well known, British artists - How many people in the crowd & watching at home know Jax jones, Ella Eyre,
Sigala, Celeste & Mimi Webb?
Where were Blur? The Spice girls? all the brilliant Britpop bands?
& Madness should have ended the show!