BBC Six'o'clock News, 5 September 1997

Here is an off-air recording from BBC One on Friday 5 September 1997 - the day before the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales. The news is preceded by a trailer for a new series of Omnibus, and then Her Majesty the Queen gives a live tribute to Diana. The news, presented by Anna Ford and Diana Madill, is dominated by the Diana story and the return of the Royal family to London to meet the crowds. John Simpson covers that story, while Clarence Mitchell reports from outside Buckingham Palace. Jennie Bond comments as BBC Court Correspondent. More details of Diana's last day are released by the Paris Ritz. Ben Brown gives the story of those sleeping on the streets to ensure they can see the funeral.