Good Morning Britain (2014 TV programme) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Good Morning Britain |
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| Genre | Breakfast television |
| Directed by | Stuart Earl |
| Presented by | Susanna Reid Kate Garraway Ben Shephard Charlotte Hawkins Ranvir Singh Sean Fletcher |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Editor(s) | Neil Thompson |
| Running time | 150 minutes (2014–2020) 180 minutes (2020–) (inc. adverts) |
| Production company(s) | ITV Breakfast |
| Distributor | ITV Studios |
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| Original network | ITV |
| Picture format | HDTV 1080i |
| Original release | 28 April 2014 – present |
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| Preceded by | Daybreak (2010–14) |
| Related shows | ITV News; Lorraine |
Good Morning Britain (often called GMB) is a popular British TV show. It airs on ITV every weekday morning. The show started on April 28, 2014. You can watch it live from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM across Britain and Northern Ireland. GMB brings you a mix of news, interviews, politics, sport, entertainment, fun competitions, and weather updates. It also includes local news from different ITV regions.
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How Good Morning Britain Works
Good Morning Britain is set up like a magazine show. It starts with the day's main headlines. Then, it gives you quick updates at the top of every hour. Around quarter past the hour, there are three short regional news reports. These reports cover local news, travel advice, and weather.
From 6:00 AM, you'll see presenters like Charlotte Hawkins, Kate Garraway, or Ranvir Singh sharing the day's top stories. At 6:30 AM, two of the main presenters join them. The show often features interviews with famous people and politicians. They also have lively discussions about current events. Viewers can share their thoughts on social media like Facebook and Twitter. There are also regular competitions, often hosted by Andi Peters.
Laura Tobin usually presents the weather forecasts. Richard Arnold shares entertainment news. And Dr Hilary Jones gives health advice.
The Story of Good Morning Britain
A TV show with the same name, Good Morning Britain, was on air before. It was part of TV-am from 1983 to 1992. That show was on weekday mornings and also had a Saturday edition.
The current Good Morning Britain was first directed by Erron Gordon from 2014 to 2021. Stuart Earl took over as director in 2021.
Starting Out: 2014–2015
Good Morning Britain began on April 28, 2014. It took over from a show called Daybreak. The first main presenters were Susanna Reid, Ben Shephard, Charlotte Hawkins, and Sean Fletcher. Laura Tobin handled the weather, Richard Arnold did entertainment news, and Sean Fletcher also covered sports.
Susanna, Ben, and Charlotte usually presented four days a week. Sean Fletcher was on every day. If Susanna was away, Charlotte would step in. Then, Kate Garraway or Ranvir Singh would fill in for Charlotte.
In 2014, the show covered the 2014 FIFA World Cup live from Brazil. Sean Fletcher reported on the highlights. On September 19, 2014, the show was longer to cover the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard reported live from Edinburgh.
On July 24, 2015, the show was broadcast live from Buckingham Palace. Ben Shephard, Kate Garraway, and Laura Tobin were there. Later that year, on October 13, 2015, Piers Morgan joined as a regular presenter.
Big News and Changes: 2016–2017
On March 22, 2016, Good Morning Britain was extended to cover the breaking news of the 2016 Brussels bombings. Susanna Reid reported live from Brussels the next day.
On March 25, 2016, a small fire at the ITV office meant the show couldn't go live right away. They played a backup tape for a short time.
On June 24, 2016, the show was extended again. This time, it was to cover the results of the UK's vote on leaving the European Union.
Another special show from Buckingham Palace aired on July 22, 2016. Kate Garraway and Ranvir Singh presented it. Laura Tobin did the weather from the Palace Gardens.
On November 9, 2016, the show was extended to cover the results of the 2016 United States presidential election. Susanna Reid and Piers Morgan were live in New York City. Ranvir Singh was in Washington D.C., and Charlotte Hawkins was in the studio.
In January 2017, Ranvir Singh became the show's new Political Editor. On March 20, 2017, Good Morning Britain got a fresh new look. This included a new logo, music, and graphics.
New Studio and Special Events: 2018–2019
On January 26, 2018, a special show featured an exclusive interview with US President Donald Trump. Ben Shephard and Kate Garraway presented from London. Piers Morgan reported live from Davos, Switzerland.
The last Good Morning Britain from The London Studios aired on April 13, 2018. The show moved to Television Centre on April 16, 2018. They got a brand new studio and updated opening titles.
On May 18, 2018, Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard hosted a special show. It celebrated the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Charlotte Hawkins and Laura Tobin reported live from Windsor.
On June 28, 2018, ITV aired a special evening show called Good Evening Britain. It followed the England vs. Belgium World Cup football match. Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid hosted it with live reactions and discussions.
From September 24, 2018, Good Morning Britain also started airing in the United States. It's shown on the BritBox streaming service. This version is a special edited highlight show.
Changes and Challenges: 2020
On January 6, 2020, Good Morning Britain became half an hour longer. It now finishes at 9:00 AM. The first half-hour features Charlotte Hawkins, Kate Garraway, or Ranvir Singh reading the main headlines. The main presenters join at 6:30 AM.
In March 2020, Susanna Reid had to self-isolate at home. One of her children showed symptoms of COVID-19. She continued to appear on the show through video calls.
On March 22, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Good Morning Britain was extended by an hour. It finished at 10:00 AM. The last hour was co-hosted by Piers Morgan and Lorraine Kelly. Later, Lorraine Kelly hosted that hour by herself.
In May 2020, Piers Morgan was absent for a week. He had Coronavirus symptoms. Ben Shephard co-hosted with Susanna Reid during that time.
Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid took a six-week summer break in July 2020. Ben Shephard, Charlotte Hawkins, Ranvir Singh, and Kate Garraway presented in their place. Kate Garraway had been away from the show because her husband, Derek Draper, was very ill with COVID-19.
On August 31, 2020, the show returned to its earlier format. Piers Morgan, Susanna Reid, and Charlotte Hawkins were all in the studio together.
Big Moments and Departures: 2021
On February 3, 2021, Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid hosted a special show. It was in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore, who had passed away.
On March 8, 2021, the show faced criticism for comments made by Piers Morgan. This was after the Oprah with Meghan and Harry interview. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex had spoken about her mental health. Piers Morgan said he did not believe her.
On March 9, Piers Morgan walked off the set during the show. This happened after a discussion with weather presenter Alex Beresford. Later that day, ITV announced that Piers Morgan had decided to leave Good Morning Britain right away.
In June 2021, Ben Shephard had leg surgery. He returned to presenting after three weeks of recovery.
On November 25, 2021, the show's director, Erron Gordon, left. Stuart Earl took over as the stand-in director.
In December 2021, Good Morning Britain was extended again to 10:00 AM. This was to keep presenters and staff safe due to the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The last hour was hosted by Andi Peters.
New Look and Royal Tribute: 2022
From January 2022, the show's format changed slightly between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM. The two main presenters now start at 6:00 AM. They cover the main story. Then, the day's newsreader presents the rest of the news. After the weather and local news, guests review the morning's newspapers.
Good Morning Britain aired two special episodes on Saturday, September 10, and Sunday, September 11, 2022. These shows reflected on the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Good Morning Britain Presenters
You can find a full list of all the presenters who have worked on the show here: List of Good Morning Britain presenters.
Good Morning Britain Studio
The London Studios: 2014–2018
Good Morning Britain was first broadcast from Studio 5 at The London Studios. This was the same studio where GMTV was filmed for 17 years. In 2017, it was announced that The London Studios would close for rebuilding. So, ITV's daytime shows, including Good Morning Britain, had to move. They moved to BBC Studioworks' Television Centre. The last show from The London Studios was on April 13, 2018.
Television Centre: 2018–Present
ITV's daytime shows moved to Television Centre on April 16, 2018. Good Morning Britain uses Studio TC3. This large studio is split in half. One half is for Good Morning Britain, and the other half is for This Morning. They even share the same cameras and control room.
GMB Today
GMB Today was a temporary show. It filled in for Lorraine when it was on its summer break. It aired from August 21 to September 1, 2017.
| GMB Today | |
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| Date | Presenter |
| 21 August 2017 | Jeremy Kyle Kate Garraway |
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| 24 August 2017 | Richard Madeley Kate Garraway |
| 25 August 2017 | Richard Madeley Charlotte Hawkins |
| 28 August 2017 | Richard Madeley Ranvir Singh |
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| 30 August 2017 | Richard Madeley Ranvir Singh Charlotte Hawkins |
| 31 August 2017 | Eamonn Holmes Ranvir Singh |
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The official logo for Good Morning Britain.
