Good Morning Britain (1983 TV programme) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Good Morning Britain |
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| Genre | Breakfast television programme |
| Directed by | Nicholas Ferguson |
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| Theme music composer | Jeff Wayne |
| Opening theme | "Good Morning Britain" |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Production location(s) | Breakfast Television Centre |
| Running time | 150-minutes |
| Production company(s) | TV-am |
| Distributor | ITN |
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| Original network | TV-am (ITV) |
| Picture format | PAL (576i 4:3) |
| Original release | 1 February 1983 – 31 December 1992 |
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| Followed by | GMTV (1993–2010) |
| Related shows | Daybreak (1983 TV programme) |
Good Morning Britain was a popular TV show that woke up families in the UK every weekday morning. It was shown by TV-am, a TV company, from February 1983 until the end of 1992. Many different people hosted the show over the years.
When it first started, the show had some challenges. But after a few months, Good Morning Britain became a big hit!
The TV studios where the show was made are now used as offices by a company called Paramount Global.
Sadly, many old episodes of Good Morning Britain are no longer available in TV archives. This means they might be lost forever.
What Was Good Morning Britain?
Good Morning Britain was a mix of different things to start your day. It had the latest news and what was happening in the world. The show also featured weather updates and fun cartoons.
There was always music and many popular guests from the time. A well-known part of the show was the exercise section. It was first hosted by Michael Van Straten and Jackie Genova. Later, it became famous with "Mad Lizzie" Webb.
The news for the show was first made by TV-am itself. But after 1992, another company called Sky News provided the news.
At its most popular, the show would sometimes broadcast from far-off places. They even did live shows from Bondi Beach in Australia during the winter. When they were there, they called the show G'Day Britain.
Other presenters who hosted the show included Chris Tarrant, Anneka Rice, Richard Keys, Kathy Tayler, Lorraine Kelly, and Jayne Irving. Even Dynasty TV star Gordon Thomson was a presenter.
When the show began, some famous people like David Frost, Anna Ford, Michael Parkinson, Angela Rippon, and Robert Kee were the main presenters. They also owned parts of the TV station. But the show's original plan changed quickly, and most of them left, except for David Frost.
Who Hosted Good Morning Britain on Weekdays?
Here's a look at some of the main presenters who hosted the show during the week:
| Years | Presenters |
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| February – April 1983 | David Frost and Anna Ford |
| April 1983 | Nick Owen and Angela Rippon |
| April – June 1983 | Nick Owen and Lynda Berry |
| June 1983 – 1986 | Nick Owen and Anne Diamond or John Stapleton |
| August 1986 | Adrian Brown and Anne Diamond |
| early 1987 | Mike Morris and Anne Diamond or Richard Keys and Anneka Rice |
| 1987–1988 | GMB Newshour (6:00 AM – 7:00 AM) with Richard Keys or Mike Morris |
| GMB Main Show with Richard Keys or Mike Morris and Anne Diamond | |
| 1988 | The Morning Programme (6:00 AM – 7:00 AM) with Richard Keys |
| GMB with Mike Morris and Anne Diamond | |
| 1988–1989 | The Morning Programme (6:00 AM – 7:00 AM) with Richard Keys |
| GMB with Mike Morris and Lorraine Kelly or Kathy Rochford or Kathryn Holloway | |
| 1989 | The Morning Programme (6:00 AM – 7:00 AM) with Richard Keys |
| GMB with Mike Morris and Kathy Tayler | |
| 1989–1992 | The Morning Programme (6:00 AM – 7:00 AM) with Richard Keys |
| GMB with Mike Morris and Lorraine Kelly |
Who Hosted Good Morning Britain on Weekends?
Here are some of the presenters who hosted the show on Saturdays and Sundays:
| Years | Presenters |
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| 1983–1984 | Michael Parkinson and Mary Parkinson |
| June 1983 – June 1985 | Henry Kelly and Toni Arthur |
| June 1985 – 1987 | Mike Morris or Richard Keys |
| 1987–1989 | Geoff Clark |
| 1990 | Ulrika Jonsson |
| 1991–1992 | Lorraine Kelly and Mike Morris |
