[Archive 2010-09-04] GMTV ends broadcasting in UK after 17 years

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GMTV, a breakfast television programme broadcast on ITV in the United Kingdom, finished broadcasting on Friday after broadcasting on the TV station since 1993. Andrew Castle and Emma Crosby were the hosts of the final programme, with Richard Arnold — a television critic — and weather presenter Clare Nasir also present. British music group McFly featured as guests.

A new programme, entitled Daybreak, will replace GMTV; it is expected to be broadcasting from Monday at 0600 BST (0700 UTC). The hosts will be Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley, both of which are former presenters of BBC One's The One Show. From 0830 BST (0930 UTC) on the same day Lorraine Kelly will become the host of her own programme.

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