BBC Breakfast has announced a major change to the show from Monday, June 26. The broadcaster's flagship morning programme is getting a makeover for the first time in over a decade.
It means that those tuning in on Monday, June 26 might notice a difference on-screen, as the team will be presenting from an all-new multipurpose studio. The state-of-the-art space will be situated in Salford’s Media City, with presenters Sally Nugent and Jon Kay becoming the first to start the day from the studio.
One thing that won't be changing, however, is the iconic red sofa which will remain at the heart of the show. Instead, the new space will feature broadcasting technology that will allow the BBC Breakfast team to tell stories in a creative, bold and imaginative way.
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The Breakfast team will share the new space with BBC Sport, who will use it for the daily Sportsday programme, live bulletins throughout the day as well as the Football News Show, the twice-weekly programme available on BBC iPlayer.
The new studio is part of the BBC’s strategy to introduce new, versatile studios that can be used by multiple teams throughout the day to provide the best value for audiences.
BBC Breakfast Editor, Richard Frediani, said: "After celebrating 10 years in Salford and 40 years on BBC One it was time for a new look and studio for the UK’s most watched morning show.
"Breakfast is how millions of Britons start their day, and I hope they’ll enjoy seeing their favourite presenters in a bright, modern space."
While Sally Nugent commented: "The new studio is a wonderful addition to BBC Breakfast, and I can’t wait to host the first live morning show on 26 June. We have recently celebrated our 40th anniversary and this is a great gift to mark the occasion."
And Jon Kay added: "Our new studio is state of the art and we couldn’t be more pleased with it. We’re looking forward to bringing the public the same BBC Breakfast they know and love from a fresh new setting."
BBC Breakfast runs Monday - Sunday from 6am on BBC One, BBC News and iPlayer, presented by Sally Nugent, Jon Kay, Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt. For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter here.
