Daybreak (2010 TV programme)

History

The decision to replace GMTV with Daybreak followed the full takeover of GMTV by ITV plc. Daybreak and Lorraine made up the weekday output of ITV Breakfast. At weekends, children's programming filled this slot. An advertising campaign, promoting the new show, started on 23 August, with short break-bumpers in between the start and end of an advertisement break, broadcast during the evening schedule of ITV.

Presenters

On 19 November 2011, it was reported that original presenters Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley had been axed. Chiles confirmed that they were to depart from the programme in the New Year, however they left the show on Monday 5 December 2011 stating that "we were assured we could go with our dignity intact." Dan Lobb and Kate Garraway took over on an interim basis until new presenters were announced. On 8 December 2011, ITV chief executive Adam Crozier defended the decision of hiring Chiles and Bleakley, saying it was necessary to "take a risk".

On 4 May 2012, Aled Jones and Lorraine Kelly were confirmed by ITV as the new permanent presenters, Jones said "I am thoroughly looking forward to sharing the sofa every morning with such a consummate professional as Lorraine Kelly."

On 28 May 2012, Ranvir Singh announced she was leaving BBC North West Tonight to join Daybreak, where she will present the first hour of the programme. On 11 June 2012, 5 News presenter Matt Barbet was confirmed as Singh's co-presenter.

On 28 August 2012, it was confirmed Singh would become the newsreader following the first hour of the programme and that BBC Weather presenter Laura Tobin will be joining the programme. Garraway would present Daybreak on Fridays and cover for full-time host Lorraine Kelly in a new two-year contract.

On 15 February 2014, Kelly announced she was to leave Daybreak later in the year. She had signed a new contract to now present Lorraine each Monday to Friday.

On 4 April 2014 (three weeks before the Daybreak finale), Barbet co-presented for the final time, which made him the fourth presenter to leave the show after Chiles, Bleakley and Lobb.

On 10 April 2014, Kelly presented her final Daybreak before her Easter break, to concentrate on her own programme Lorraine, as part of a new contract she was offered.

On 25 April 2014, Daybreak came to an end, hosted by Jones and Garraway.

Format

Daybreak was a news, lifestyle and entertainment magazine programme interspersed with celebrity interviews, consumer and health items and reports from locations around the UK.

6am-7am (The Daybreak Newshour)

Matt Barbet and Ranvir Singh presented the 'Daybreak Newshour'. The presenters also talk to guests and review the front pages of the newspapers throughout the hour. John Stapleton, Helen Fospero or Louisa James act as stand-in presenters for this section of the programme.

7am-8.30am (Daybreak)

Aled Jones and Lorraine Kelly presented the main part of the show from 7am until 8.30am. Focusing on human interest stories, showbiz gossip and lifestyle features. News, Sport and Weather updates were presented by Ranvir Singh, Laura Tobin along with a team of correspondents and experts. Kate Garraway, Matt Barbet or John Stapleton were stand-in presenters for this section of the programme, with Barbet occasionally presenting the whole show from 6am until 8:30am. Helen Fospero occasionally presented the show on a stand-in basis.

News

The news bulletins were presented by Ranvir Singh (or Helen Fospero or Louisa James if Singh was not present) from the Daybreak Newsdesk at 7:00am and 8:00am with headlines at 7:30am and again at 9:00am on sister show Lorraine Reports are presented by members of the programme's news team.

News review

Some mornings, the main headlines on the front pages and articles from the inside of the morning newspapers are discussed with two guests on the programme. This was a regular feature between September 2012 and Summer 2013, but has recently become an occasional feature, although the front pages are always shown by Matt Barbet. Victoria Derbyshire, Kevin Maguire, Martel Maxwell and Michael Portillo are occasional newspaper reviewers, they often feature on sister show Lorraine to discuss the main newspaper headlines at 8:35am.

National weather

The national Daybreak weather forecast by Laura Tobin was presented at around 06:08, 06:25, 06:55, 07:25, 07:55 and 08:25. In December 2010, the programme featured extensive coverage of the severe winter weather affecting much of the UK. Previously the forecast was presented outdoors via a terrace. A news ticker was introduced to provide updates on transport information during the blizzards that affected much of the country's transport infrastructure at the time. Sometimes the forecasts are shot from an outside location, such as Leeds Castle or Epsom Downs Racecourse.

Entertainment

Los Angeles correspondent Ross King presented all of the latest news from Hollywood. Showbiz editor Richard Arnold presented the showbiz updates on Daybreak at 7.50am weekdays. Items range from music News, celebrity gossip and interviews.

Politics

Political editor Sue Jameson presented the politics news on Daybreak often as part of the news updates at the top of the hour. She also appeared on the Daybreak sofa and went live to Westminster or Downing Street for the Breaking News stories.

Financial

Martin Lewis is a money saving expert who gives financial advice to viewers ranging from Gas, Electricity, Credit Cards, Insurance, Holidays, Savings, etc. He usually appeared on the show on Thursdays.

Health

Daybreak's health editor Dr Hilary Jones presented the health articles and gave viewers advice on medical problems such as weight issues, contraception, surgery and cancer.

Reception

Daybreak was nominated for a National Television Award in the "Magazine Programme of the Year" category for 2011, but failed to make the final shortlist.