BBC announce change to TV and radio weekend schedule for Prince Philip's funeral. (PA) The BBC has announced major changes to its TV and radio schedule this weekend as Prince Philip is laid to rest. The Duke of Edinburgh passed away last Friday at the age of 99. To mark the funeral of the longest serving British consort, the BBC will broadcast a series of special programmes. Huw Edwards will lead nearly six hours of coverage broadcast from Windsor across three programmes on Friday and Saturday. On Friday on BBC One, Edwards presented HRH The Duke of Edinburgh Remembered live from Windsor Castle at 7pm, where he interviewed people set to play a key role in the funeral service and ceremonial procession.