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04/09/2018

ITV To Produce 'This Morning' Anniversary Documentary

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ITV is to produce a new one-off documentary to mark the 30th anniversary of daytime show 'This Morning'.

Airing this October, the documentary will be narrated by Joanna Lumley OBE and feature a host of stars including Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, Eamonn Holmes OBE and Ruth Langsford, Fern Britton, Hugh Jackman, Robbie Williams, Simon Cowell, Kate Winslet, David Gandy, Amanda Holden and Bradley Walsh.

The 90-minute special will demonstrate how the show played an influential role in changing the TV landscape, digging deep into its three decade long history, unearthing surprising moments and never heard before secrets along the way.

Executive Producer, Sue Walton said: "Generations have grown up with 'This Morning', and its influence cannot be underestimated - on viewers and on what we watch. It's the perfect moment to highlight the impact of one of the country's longest running shows."
 
ITV's Commissioning Editor, Nicola Lloyd added: "It's so easy to get lost in clip after clip of the laughs and bloopers that frequently happen on This Morning. I can't wait to indulge in a full 90 mins of backstage gossip and memorable archive."
 
'This Morning - 30 Unforgettable Years' is an ITV Studios Daytime production for ITV and was commissioned by Commissioning Editor, Nicola Lloyd. The Executive Producers are Sue Walton and Noleen Golding. 
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