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Big Ben’s iconic bongs return after restoration work

After five years of restoration work, the bells of the Elizabeth Tower - including Big Ben - are returning to regular service.

Big Ben will be struck 11 times at 11:00 on Remembrance Sunday to mark the beginning of the two-minute silence.

Clockmakers Ian Westworth and Alex Jeffrey spoke to the BBC about bringing the iconic bells back into service.

Producer, Nick Raikes, assistant producer, Perisha Kudhail, shot by Ben Barnett

12 November 2022

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