Good Morning Britain — British weekday breakfast television programme

Format and regular contributors

The programme is structured around a presenting team and a mix of specialist correspondents. Typical elements include headlines and developing stories, in-studio interviews, feature reports from correspondents, consumer and health items, and a regular weather bulletin. Presenters rotate between main anchors and relief presenters, and the team has included figures such as Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard as principal hosts, together with journalists and newsreaders including Charlotte Hawkins, Ranvir Singh and Sean Fletcher.

Presenters, production and scheduling

Since its launch the presenting lineup has changed several times. Early members included Susanna Reid, Ben Shephard and Kate Garraway. Piers Morgan was a high-profile presenter from 2015 until 2021; his time on the programme attracted widespread attention and large numbers of viewer complaints that led to public debate and an internal review. For background on individuals linked to the programme see profiles such as Piers Morgan and public figures discussed on the show like Meghan Markle.

History and notable interruptions

Good Morning Britain launched on 28 April 2014, replacing the earlier breakfast show Daybreak. Its scheduling has occasionally been adjusted: for example, during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic the companion programme presented by Lorraine Kelly was temporarily suspended and GMB was extended to cover the later morning slot. The broadcaster also made adjustments in response to public health guidance during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Special coverage and public response

The programme has provided extended special editions for major national events, including funeral and mourning coverage following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Such editions typically expand news and documentary-style segments and bring in senior correspondents and guests. Controversial interviews and on-air exchanges have occasionally prompted complaints and regulatory attention; complaints about broadcast content are handled through the appropriate channels and regulators such as Ofcom.

Impact and position in British television

Good Morning Britain remains an influential part of Britain’s morning schedule. Its mix of politics, celebrity interviews and consumer stories aims to reach a broad audience commuting or starting their day at home. The programme’s combination of live debate and pre-recorded features makes it a flexible platform for breaking news and planned content alike. For more information on the programme’s current schedule and contributors, consult official broadcaster resources or the programme’s press releases.

• Typical broadcast: Weekdays, early morning slot on ITV.
• Main elements: News bulletins, interviews, features, weather and consumer items.
• Related programming: Morning magazine shows such as Lorraine Kelly and special coverage during national events.