GMTV stands for Good Morning Television and is a title that was given to the daytime programming on ITV in the United Kingdom GMTV was originally established in 1993 as the replacement for TV-am and became a popular morning television programme which ran until 2010. GMTV offered informative and entertaining programmes for UK viewers, with a mix of news, weather and lifestyle shows.
One of the standout programmes on GMTV was its breakfast show which was the cornerstone of the channel, running from 6am to 9.25am. The show featured a variety of presenters who provided the latest news, celebrity interviews and general discussion. The programme was highly successful and drew in millions of viewers each morning.
Good Morning Television was particularly popular for its mix of informative and entertaining content which included competitions, games and guest appearances. Among some of the most popular shows were:
1. ‘GMTV Today’ – The flagship breakfast show on GMTV which aired daily from 1993 to 2010. Hosts included Eamonn Holmes, Andrew Castle and Ben Shephard, who presented news stories and interviews with guests.
2. ‘Lorraine’ – A morning show which ran on GMTV from 1993 to 2010. Lorraine Kelly presented lifestyle and human interest stories, alongside interviews with celebrities and viewers.
3. ‘The Sunday Programme’ – A weekly magazine show which ran from 1999 to 2008 on GMTV. The programme was hosted by Aled Jones and featured a range of stories, interviews, competitions and more.
4. ‘GMTV on the Road’ – A travelling show which aired from 1997 to 2010. The programme was presented by Richard Arnold and followed him as he visited different towns and cities around the UK to talk to people, visit places and uncover stories.
5. ‘Gobby’ – A popular game show which aired on GMTV between 1993 and 2010. Presented by Richard Bacon, Gobby was based on a game of strategy and knowledge, where two teams attempted to answer trivia questions and win prizes.
GMTV was one of the most successful television programmes in the UK, entertaining millions of viewers each day with its mix of news, lifestyle and entertainment programming. Its legacy lives on, with many of its popular shows still talked about today.