SOUNDING OFF
BBC slammed over sound problems in coronation broadcast as viewers fume ‘sort it out’
VIEWERS have been left fuming at the BBC after sound problems in the coronation broadcast.
Millions tuned in to watch the grand occasion with Charles crowned after promising to pledge his life to his country in a historic ceremony.
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The monarch made the solemn oath alongside Queen Camilla in a service attended by world leaders, celebs and royals.
But royal enthusiasts were not happy with the BBC's broadcast quality and slammed it as "terrible".
One user tweeted: "What is the matter with the sound on BBC! It keeps cutting out! Disgusting! Sort it out!"
Another raged: "Congrats @BBCOne for having sound issues… what a brilliant time to get it wrong! #Coronation."
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A third wrote: "Sound constantly dropping out on the coronation. This is what we pay our licence fee for?
"Switched over to ITV."
It comes as UK news publishers were able to livestream King Charles' coronation in a dramatic U-turn after the BBC put a footage blackout in place.
The Beeb was blasted after it "restricted" other media companies' access by charging an extortionate amount for clips of the King's big day.
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Last year the Queen's funeral was made widely available to news websites without additional charges.
In a joint statement, the News Media Association, TalkTV, GB News and Local TV, had called for the BBC to reconsider its decision for the good of "the British public".
The publishers explained the Beeb was charging UK media an "excessive commercial fee", but international media outlets don't have to pay a penny for it.
The coronation procession at 1pm kicked off the celebrations in incredible style
In scenes similar to his mother's coronation, Charles and Camilla made the journey back to Buckingham Palace in the 260-year-old Gold State Coach.
The royals appeared again on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for a flypast this afternoon.
The Red Arrows turned the sky red, white and blue as they bring the day's landmark festivities to a close.
The BBC have been contacted for comment.
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