BBC Breakfast facts for kids
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| Created by | BBC News |
| Presented by | Jon Kay Sally Nugent Charlie Stayt Naga Munchetty |
| Theme music composer | David Lowe |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Audio format | Dolby Digital 5.1 |
| Original release | 2 October 2000 – present |
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| Preceded by | Breakfast News |
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BBC Breakfast is a popular BBC television show. It's a breakfast news programme that helps people start their day. The show is made by BBC News and you can watch it on BBC One and the BBC News channel. It's broadcast live every day. The show used to be in London, but in 2012, it moved to MediaCityUK in Salford, Greater Manchester. BBC Breakfast shares a mix of news, sports, weather, business, and other interesting stories.
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How Did BBC Breakfast Start?
Before BBC Breakfast, there was a show called Breakfast Time. It was the very first BBC breakfast show. It started on 17 January 1983. The idea was to create a relaxed, informal show. The set looked like a living room with comfy sofas. The presenters even wore jumpers instead of suits!
From Relaxed to Newsy
Over time, the show became more focused on news. In 1986, it got a news desk and presenters started wearing suits. The broadcast time also changed.
In 1989, the programme was renamed BBC Breakfast News. It became even more serious and looked like a traditional news bulletin. The show started earlier, at 6:30 am.
New Look and Location Changes
In 1993, Breakfast News moved to a new studio. It used new computer-generated backgrounds. The business news section also became longer. In 1997, the show was simply called Breakfast News again.
The Story of BBC Breakfast
On 2 October 2000, Breakfast officially began. It combined the separate breakfast shows from BBC One and BBC News 24. This created one big show for both channels. The first hosts were Sophie Raworth and Jeremy Bowen.
Studio Updates and Channel Changes
In 2003, the studio got a fresh new look. From 2006, the BBC News channel started its own programming earlier. But Breakfast continued on BBC One until 9:15 am. In 2008, BBC News 24 was renamed "BBC News" as part of a big update.
On 2 May 2006, Breakfast moved to a larger studio. This new studio had big video screens. These screens could show different backgrounds and graphics.
Moving to Salford
In July 2010, the BBC announced a big move. Breakfast would move to new studios in Salford Quays. This meant some presenters decided not to move. The first Breakfast show from Salford was on 10 April 2012. Even though some people worried, the show kept its large audience.
Special Broadcasts and Presenter Changes
BBC Breakfast often broadcasts from special locations. For example, during the 2012 Summer Olympics, the show temporarily moved to a studio near the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford.
Over the years, several main presenters have joined and left the show.
- In 2014, Susanna Reid left and Naga Munchetty became a regular presenter.
- In 2016, Bill Turnbull left and Dan Walker took his place.
- In 2021, Louise Minchin left after 20 years. Sally Nugent then became a main presenter.
- In 2022, Dan Walker left. Jon Kay permanently replaced him.
On 26 May 2022, the BBC announced that Breakfast would get a brand new studio and look. This was part of a bigger update for all BBC News programmes.
What's the Show Like?
On weekdays, from 6:00 am to 9:00 am, BBC Breakfast is shown on both BBC One and the BBC News channel.
Weekday Schedule
- Sports News: You can catch sports updates at 6:10, 6:35, 7:35, and 8:35 am. Sometimes, sports reporters are live from big events like Royal Ascot or Wimbledon.
- Business News: Business updates are at 6:10 am, and then at 20 and 50 minutes past the hour.
- Weather Forecast: The weather is shown at 10 and 40 minutes past the hour. It comes from the BBC Weather Centre or a live location.
- Regional News: Short local news, travel, and weather updates are shown just before the hour and half-hour.
- After 9:00 am, the BBC News Channel starts its own shows. But Breakfast continues on BBC One until 9:15 am.
Weekend and Special Days
On weekends, there are no regional news updates. The show might include shorter versions of other BBC programmes like Click or The Travel Show. They also have a newspaper review with guests.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, presenters sat further apart on the sofa to stay safe.
How Viewers Connect
Breakfast loves hearing from its viewers! You can send messages and comments through e-mail, Facebook, and Twitter. They often share video clips and interviews from the show on their Facebook page.
Who Are the Main Presenters?
Here are the main presenters you'll see on BBC Breakfast:
| Tenure | Person | Days Presenting |
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| 2022– | Jon Kay | Monday-Wednesday |
| 2021– | Sally Nugent | |
| 2008– | Charlie Stayt | Thursday-Saturday |
| 2014– | Naga Munchetty |
Other Presenters and Reporters
BBC Breakfast has a team of other presenters who fill in or cover specific areas:
- Stand-in Presenters: These presenters step in when the main hosts are away. They include Roger Johnson, Rachel Burden, Victoria Valentine, Ben Thompson, Tina Daheley, Nina Warhurst, Sima Kotecha, Luxmy Gopal, and Hannah Miller.
- Business Presenters: They report on money and business news. Nina Warhurst and Hannah Miller are main business presenters.
- Sports Presenters: They bring you all the latest sports news. John Watson and Mike Bushell are the main sports presenters.
- Weather Presenters: They tell you what the weather will be like. Carol Kirkwood is the main weather presenter, along with Matt Taylor, Sarah Keith-Lucas, Stav Danaos, Nick Miller, and Owain Wyn Evans.
- Regular Reporters: These journalists report on stories from different locations. They include Graham Satchell, John Maguire, Tim Muffett, and Ben Boulos.
- BBC Contributors: Experts who share their knowledge on different topics, like Paul Lewis (personal finance), David Sillito (media & arts), and Lizo Mzimba (entertainment).
Where Has BBC Breakfast Been?
BBC Breakfast presenters often travel to important events to report live.
- After the September 11 attacks in New York City, Jeremy Bowen reported from near Ground Zero.
- Presenters like Dermot Murnaghan and Bill Turnbull have covered US elections from Washington, D.C..
- Bill Turnbull reported live from King's Cross after the 7 July 2005 London bombings.
- Sian Williams reported from the scene of the Indian Ocean earthquake in 2005.
- Kate Silverton presented from Lashkargāh, Afghanistan in 2009.
- During the 2012 Summer Olympics, the show was called Olympic Breakfast and broadcast from a special studio with a view of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
- For the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, there was a special broadcast from Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace.
- After the 2017 terror attack and the Manchester terror attack, presenters reported live from the affected areas.
- Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt reported from West London after the Grenfell Tower fire.
- In April 2021, Charlie Stayt presented from Windsor Castle for the funeral of Prince Philip.
Awards and Recognition
BBC Breakfast has won several awards over the years:
- In 2006, it won the TRIC award for best daytime television programme for the third year in a row.
- In 2021, sports presenter Sally Nugent won "Scoop of the Year" at the Royal Television Society Television Journalist awards. This was for her interview with Marcus Rashford about free school meals.
