Published December 30, 2024 4:50pm
Updated December 30, 2024 4:50pm
It’s not long before the world will be ringing in the New Year as 2025 arrives.
As people across the globe prepare for their New Year’s Eve festivities, from parties to swanky dinners and chilled nights in, many will be planning on tuning in for the spectacular display of fireworks on TV.
In London, hundreds of thousands of people will be joining the crowds in an attempt to snag a good spot to watch the festivities in person.
If you’d rather remain in the comfort of your own home to watch the excitement unfold – a perfectly reasonable option if you ask us – then here’s what you need to know.
How to watch London’s fireworks on TV this New Year’s Eve
On New Year’s Eve, BBC One will be airing Sophie Ellis Bextor’s New Year’s Eve Disco from 11.30pm featuring live coverage of London’s fireworks display.
At midnight, the New Year’s Eve fireworks will blast into the sky as Big Ben chimes to bring in 2025.
Then, at 10 past midnight when the display is over, Ellis-Bextor’s programme will continue with even more performances.
The synopsis for the BBC programme reads: ‘This New Year’s Eve, Queen of the dance floor Sophie Ellis-Bextor will be joined on stage by fellow disco sensation Jessie Ware, Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears, Emily Roberts guitarist with The Last Dinner Party and the MDL Singers, who are guaranteed to bring in 2025 on BBC One and iPlayer with plenty of glitz and glamour!
‘Made by BBC Studios Entertainment Productions, this glittering TV event promises to be a night to remember as Sophie performs her global hits as well as some surprise numbers. This end of year celebration will be the perfect grand finale to 2024.
‘Sophie Ellie-Bextor will be partying through the evening on New Year’s Eve from 11.30pm with the party continuing after the fireworks at 12.10am.’
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The fireworks will also be available to watch live on BBC iPlayer as well as BBC One.
For people who are hoping to catch the London fireworks in person, there are various spots around the English capital where they can try and get a good view.
From Southwark Bridge to Primrose Hill, Monument, Greenwich Park and Alexandra Palace… it will be crowded, but it’s sure to be a night to remember!
However, do remember that you’ll need a ticket if you’re trying to enter the ticketed area.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s New Year’s Eve Disco airs from 11.30pm on New Year’s Eve on BBC One.
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