The fireworks are launched off the London Eye and from barges in the Thames at midnight. The countdown is accompanied by the chimes of Big Ben, and a digital countdown timer projected onto the Shell Centre. Since 2011–12, themes have been introduced with the displays: the fireworks are broadcast on BBC One and BBC News.
About New Year’s Eve in London in brief
London New Year’s Eve Fireworks, a New Year’s Eve firework display, is celebrated along the Victoria Embankment and South Bank areas of the River Thames. The countdown is accompanied by the chimes of Big Ben, and a digital countdown timer projected onto the Shell Centre. The fireworks are launched off the London Eye and from barges in the Thames at midnight. The display is organised by Jack Morton Worldwide, with Titanium Fireworks responsible for the pyrotechnics.
Since 2011–12, themes have been introduced with the displays: the fireworks are broadcast on BBC One and BBC News. Sky One broadcasts the fireworks, shared with Sky News which has its own coverage of the fireworks. ITV runs a special programme from ITV News called ITV News Including New Year Bongs.
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