This Anzac Day, the Seven Network will honour the fallen and those who serve through powerful stories of war, sacrifice and strength, as Australia comes together to remember. Comprehensive coverage begins from 4.20am AEST on Saturday 25 April, on Australia’s number one breakfast television show Sunrise, hosted by Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington live from the dawn service at North Bondi RSL. Emceed by Mark Beretta, this landmark broadcast marks the first time the iconic North Bondi RSL dawn service has been televised live to audiences across the nation.
As the sun rises over the Pacific, Sunrise will cross live to commemorations around the country and overseas, including Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Gallipoli and Villers-Bretonneux in France. Throughout the morning, Sunrise will bring Australians closer to the meaning of the day through moving conversations with veterans, serving members and families of the fallen, alongside appearances from some of Australia’s most famous names.
On-air until 12.00pm AEST, Sunrise’s special coverage continues with Michael Usher and Monique Wright, featuring stirring live musical performances from the Ten Tenors and live crosses to some of the biggest two-up events in the Southern Hemisphere. From 12.00pm AEST on Seven and 7plus, join 7NEWS for a special live broadcast featuring the Gallipoli Dawn Service and Villers-Bretonneux Dawn Service in France.
At 2.30pm AEST in Sydney and Brisbane, Lest We Forget: Harbour Sunset Tribute features more than 100 of Australia’s best military, veteran and civilian artists from the Sydney Opera House. One of the biggest occasions on the AFL fixture takes centre stage from 2.00pm AEST, when powerhouse clubs Collingwood and Essendon clash in the annual Anzac Day match as part of an action-packed week of footy, live and free on Seven, 7mate and 7plus Sport.
Seven will broadcast the full pre-game ceremony live and free, including the traditional Anzac Day moment of silence and motorcade in front of a packed MCG, before the match coverage starts at 3.00pm. Join 7NEWS at 6.00pm for a special Anzac Day commemorative bulletin. Then on Sunday night at 9.00pm, confronting and deeply personal documentary Bravery & Betrayal makes its television premiere, following a historic sold-out national cinema run.
