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This is a list of British television related events from 2002. *31 January – The last titled episode of The Bill, Set in Stone, is aired. This was followed by a six part untitled story after which the series switched to a serial format. *11 February – Two new BBC children’s channels, CBeebies (aimed at children under 6) and CBBC (aimed at children aged 6-12) launch. *28 February – The Bill switches to serial format. *2 March – BBC Four launches in the UK, replacing BBC Knowledge. The opening night is simulcast on BBC Two. *29 March – At 2.10am (in Northern Ireland at 2.50am), the last Balloon ident is shown on BBC One, and with it, the last time the globe is used as the channel’s symbol (having been used since 1963). Its replacement, the ‘Rhythm & Movement’ idents, première at 9am. *30 March – The death of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother is announced. Most broadcasters abandon regular programming and begin airing tributes to her. *29 April – Launch of SE, scheduled as a replacement for The Big Breakfast. *3 June – The Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II. During Golden Jubilee Weekend BBC One airs the Party at the Palace, while BBC Parliament reruns footage of the Queen’s Coronation from 1953. *25 June – ITV has told the newspapers that Peak Practice is axed after ten years. *30 August – ITV soap Crossroads airs for the last time this year before taking a short break. The show is to be revamped due to low viewing figures. *8 September – Tony Blackburn voted winner of the frist series

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