The Channel 4 show was one of the only programs broadcast as normal as the nation continues to mourn the beloved monarch.
Other channels instead showed new coverage and specials, but fans were relieved to see their favorite armchair commentators with one saying it was “the comfort we all need”.
Glad to be back: Gogglebox fans have praised the show for bringing a ‘sense of normalcy’ in the wake of the Queen’s death as it returns for a new series on Friday (Pete and Sophie pictured on show)
Taking to Twitter one viewer wrote: “Really grateful to Channel 4 for broadcasting Gogglebox tonight. As sad as the news is, this is the comfort we all need tonight.”
While another added: “Love love love Gogglebox, what a welcome relief after a bad day,” and another said of the show, “We need something to cheer us up.”
More wrote: “I’m glad for some normalcy, I’ve been looking forward to it all week” and “I’m so glad Gogglebox is back just for a little escape.”
RIP: The Channel 4 show was one of the only programs broadcast as normal as the nation continued to mourn the beloved monarch
Before: The episode was filmed before the Queen’s tragic death as fans praised it for the ‘comfort we all need’ (Jenny and Lee pictured in the show)
Another said: “I’m so glad Channel 4 have decided to continue showing #Gogglebox tonight. A welcome break. A brief distraction. I understand the need for rolling news coverage on other channels. And I’ve watched it a lot. But it’s nice to also have the option of something lighter to watch.”
And another commented: “Good, we need a little lift today,” with another agreeing: “Thank God for that.”
Channel Four released a statement explaining their decision to broadcast the show, which was filmed before Her Majesty’s death.
“Channel 4 exists to offer viewers an alternative and that is particularly important at times like these.”
Relief: Other channels instead showed new coverage and specials, but fans were relieved Channel 4 decided otherwise with one viewer calling it “the comfort we all need”.
“Gogglebox is a much-loved national institution and will be broadcast as planned tonight, bringing a valuable sense of continuity for many of our viewers.
It comes as Britain today mourns the death of its beloved Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. After a remarkable 70 years on the throne, the country’s longest-serving monarch died “peacefully” yesterday, aged 96, in Balmoral, Scotland.
Her death sparked an immediate and huge outpouring of emotion, with thousands of grieving mourners gathering outside the gates of Buckingham Palace and other royal buildings yesterday afternoon.
Normality: More wrote: “I’m glad for some normality, I’ve been looking forward to it all week” and “I’m so glad Gogglebox is back just for a bit of escapism”
Statement: Channel Four released a statement explaining its decision to air the show saying: “Channel 4 exists to offer viewers an alternative and that is particularly important at times like this
At one point, a rendition of “God Save The Queen” was heard among the mourners, followed by cheers of “Long Live The King”.
Others laid flowers outside Windsor Castle – where the Queen has spent much of her time since the death of her beloved husband Prince Philip in April last year.
And in a sign of the Queen’s considerable global influence and appeal, royal fans laid flowers outside British embassies, including in Washington, Berlin and Oslo.
Senior members of the royal family rushed to the Queen’s bedside on Thursday but did not make it to Balmoral in time before she left, it is believed.
Couple: It comes as Britain today mourns the death of its beloved Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II (pictured with Prince Philip in 2011)
Rest in peace: After a remarkable 70 years on the throne, the country’s longest-serving monarch died ‘peacefully’ yesterday, aged 96, at Balmoral, Scotland
Only her eldest children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, who were already in Scotland at the time of the monarch’s sudden turn for the worse, managed to reach the royal estate before her death, sources said.
Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, his wife Sophie and Prince William flew from Berkshire by private jet to Aberdeen on Thursday as they raced to Balmoral to see her. But it goes without saying that they did not reach the estate before she passed.
Prince Harry, who was due to attend a charity event with his wife Meghan in London on Thursday, also tried to get to Balmoral in time. But it arrived at 8pm, almost an hour and a half after the public was informed of the Queen’s death.
The Queen’s son Charles, formerly the Prince of Wales, is now King Charles III, while Prince William has inherited his father’s title and is now, together with his wife, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge. William is also now the ‘heir apparent’ to the British throne.
Tragedy: Her death sparked an immediate and huge outpouring of emotion, with thousands of mourners gathering outside the gates of Buckingham Palace on Thursday night (pictured)
Announcement: Buckingham Palace announced the sad news of the Queen’s death on Thursday
