GMTV (1993)
The long-running British breakfast television institution that kept the UK informed and entertained every morning for nearly two decades on ITV1.
GMTV - Series Information
- Original Title: GMTV
- First Air Year: 1993
- Last Air Year: 2010
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: News
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 133 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 18
- Number of Episodes: 6,395
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Networks: ITV1, GMTV (Good Morning Television)
- Alternative Titles: Good Morning Television (US)
- Production Companies: GMTV
- Production Countries: United Kingdom
GMTV - Plot
GMTV is the name of the national Channel 3 breakfast television contractor/licensee, broadcasting in the United Kingdom from 1 January 1993 to 3 September 2010. It became a wholly owned subsidiary of ITV plc in November 2009. Shortly after, ITV plc announced the programme would end. The final edition of GMTV was broadcast on 3 September 2010.
GMTV - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Anthea Turner
- Alison Hammond
- Eamonn Holmes
- Jamie Rickers
- Richard Arnold
- Dan Lobb
- Kirsty McCabe
- Clare Nasir
- Martin Lewis
- Ross King
GMTV - FAQs
What was GMTV and what did it cover?
GMTV, or Good Morning Television, was the UK's national Channel 3 breakfast television service. It broadcast a mix of news, current affairs, entertainment, celebrity interviews, and lifestyle content every morning on ITV1, making it a staple of British morning viewing for nearly two decades.
Why did GMTV end in 2010?
GMTV ended because ITV plc acquired full ownership of the broadcaster in November 2009 and subsequently announced plans to replace it. The final broadcast aired on 3 September 2010, after which ITV launched Daybreak as its successor morning programme on the same channel.
When did GMTV first air on ITV?
GMTV launched on 1 January 1993, taking over the ITV breakfast slot from TV-am. It ran continuously for over 17 years, broadcasting its final edition on 3 September 2010, completing 18 seasons and approximately 6,395 episodes in total.
Who were the main presenters on GMTV?
GMTV featured a wide roster of presenters over its run, including Eamonn Holmes, Anthea Turner, Alison Hammond, Jamie Rickers, Richard Arnold, Dan Lobb, Kirsty McCabe, Clare Nasir, financial expert Martin Lewis, and entertainment correspondent Ross King.
How many seasons and episodes did GMTV have?
GMTV ran for 18 seasons and produced approximately 6,395 episodes across its entire broadcast life from 1993 to 2010. Each season broadly corresponded to a calendar year, with episode counts ranging from around 200 to 367 episodes per season.
What channel did GMTV broadcast on in the UK?
GMTV broadcast on ITV1, the main commercial network in the United Kingdom. It held the national Channel 3 breakfast television licence and was produced by GMTV Ltd, which became a wholly owned subsidiary of ITV plc in November 2009 before the show was discontinued.
Is GMTV available to stream anywhere online?
GMTV is not currently available on major streaming platforms. As a live daily news and breakfast programme that ended in 2010, no official on-demand streaming service hosts its archive. Select clips and historical segments may be found on YouTube or through ITV's own archive resources.
What replaced GMTV after it ended in 2010?
GMTV was replaced by Daybreak, a new ITV breakfast programme that launched on 6 September 2010, just days after GMTV's final broadcast. Daybreak itself was later replaced by Good Morning Britain in 2014, which continues to air on ITV as the network's flagship morning show.
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