Good Morning Britain is celebrating its tenth anniversary after having launched in 2014, with the likes of Susanna Reid, Kate Garraway and Ranvir Singh reflecting on the show
Good Morning Britain will celebrate its tenth anniversary this weekend and broadcaster ITV will mark the special occasion in the next episode of the breakfast show.
The show, which is known as GMB, launched a decade ago on April 28, 2014. The anniversary falls on Sunday and it’s been announced that the show will mark the occasion on Monday instead, as it typically only airs on weekdays.
ITV’s teased that GMB has “been setting the news agenda” since it debuted. It adds that the live episodes, which air from 6am to 9am, bring viewers breaking news and debates, as well as featuring a variety of guests and stories.
Over the last decade, more than 2,500 episodes of GMB are said to have aired, according to ITV, and it’s reaching an average of 5.4 million viewers a week. It’s received acclaim including two RTS awards and a Golden Nymph Award, as well as having been nominated for four BAFTA Awards.
Ahead of the anniversary, some of GMB’s presenters have reflected on memorable moments from the last decade. It includes long-running hosts Susanna Reid, 53, and Kate Garraway, 56. They have hosted the show since it launched alongside the likes of their long-time colleagues Ranvir Singh, 46, Sean Fletcher, 50, and Charlotte Hawkins, 48.
Susanna recalled the first episode, which she fronted alongside Ben Shephard, now 49. She shared that as the opening credits aired he advised her to “enjoy this moment” because they wouldn’t get to launch GMB again. She added: “There’s a lot of pressure, lots of responsibility and there is obviously lots of media attention. And when he said that, I just thought ‘You’re absolutely right!’ In that moment when the music’s running – yes, just enjoy it! So that’s such a memorable moment for me.”
She mentioned coverage of the late Queen’s death and interviewing then Prime Minister Boris Johnson as other memorable moments. Susanna added: “There’s been just so many terrific interviews, and viewer interactions. Every day is different and every morning, there is something terrific on the programme, which just makes working here a joy.”
Kate said there’s been “so many incredible memories” and shared that it was “such an honour” to be part of the coverage around the late monarch’s death. She added: “But of course it’s actually often the people who aren’t famous who move us most – those with the powerful stories of their own lives that really move you and those who inspire and make you giggle.”
Sharing some of her highlights, Ranvir said: “I’d say reporting from inside the White House and also doing a morning of lives from the refugee front line in North Macedonia and us being the first crew to do that from that spot.”
Sean mentioned reporting on racism experienced by footballers after the Euro championship in 2020 as a “stand out moment”. He further commented: “As a journalist the moments that stick out for me the most are when we are telling stories that make a difference.”
His colleague Charlotte said there’s been “emotional and inspiring” guests. She also recalled being asked to appear in the film Burnt (2015) and then getting to interview its lead Bradley Cooper, adding: “A moment I will never forget!”
Richard Madeley, 67, teased that interviewing politicians has been a highlight for him. Whilst his colleague Adil Ray, 50, recalled having “never really done” live TV news but realising during his first episode that he “wanted to be around for a while”. Ed Balls, 57, mentioned having been supported by co-host Susanna when he made his debut.
The show also features the likes of competition announcer Andi Peters, 53 and entertainment correspondent Richard Arnold, 54. Other on-air members of the team include weather presenter Laura Tobin, 42, and health editor Dr Hilary Jones, 70.
Good Morning Britain returns Monday from 6am on ITV and ITVX.
Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads.
