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Scotsman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
9 unforgettable events that brought the nation together during the 1980s
4 . First national breakfast TV show launches - 1983 It's how millions of people start their day, yet breakfast TV has only been around since the 1980s. It was in January 17, 1983 that Breakfast Time, the UK's first national breakfast television programme, first aired on BBC One. The first hosts Frank Bough, Selina Scott and Nick Ross set the tone for breakfast TV as we still know and love it, ditching suits for more casual clothes and presenting from the comfort of the sofa as they delivered the now familiar mixture of hard news and light entertainment. The commercial rival TV-am launched just two weeks later on ITV. | John Minihan/Daily Express/Photo: John Minihan/Daily Express/
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
9 unforgettable events that brought the nation together during the 1980s
4 . First national breakfast TV show launches - 1983 It's how millions of people start their day, yet breakfast TV has only been around since the 1980s. It was in January 17, 1983 that Breakfast Time, the UK's first national breakfast television programme, first aired on BBC One. The first hosts Frank Bough, Selina Scott and Nick Ross set the tone for breakfast TV as we still know and love it, ditching suits for more casual clothes and presenting from the comfort of the sofa as they delivered the now familiar mixture of hard news and light entertainment. The commercial rival TV-am launched just two weeks later on ITV. | John Minihan/Daily Express/Photo: John Minihan/Daily Express/
Irish Examiner
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Lorraine Kelly hoping to be back at work next week after 'preventative' surgery
TV presenter Lorraine Kelly says she hopes to return to work next week after she underwent 'preventative' surgery to remove her ovaries. Kelly, 65, had keyhole surgery on Saturday May 3 to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes after a number of tests and scans. The Glasgow-born star, who last year celebrated 40 years in television, said she had not 'been feeling all that well for a little while', which prompted her to seek medical attention. She previously assured her Instagram followers that she was going to be 'totally fine' and would see them 'really soon'. Earlier this week, the star posted a photograph of her and her granddaughter Billie together while resting in bed. She wrote: 'Thanks so much for all your well wishes. 'Billie (is) providing the best medicine ever with lots of cuddles for her granny. 'Hopefully get back to work on Monday. I've missed you.' The host underwent surgery at Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot, Berkshire, later travelling back home to recover. A number of fellow celebrities left comments of support on her series of social media posts throughout her recovery, including Scottish cycling champion Chris Hoy and fellow hosts Katie Piper and Emma Willis. Kelly celebrated her 40th year in television in 2024 with a special episode of her daytime talk show Lorraine, which she has featured on since 2010. She began her journalism career on the East Kilbride News, turning down a university place to study English and Russian to join the newspaper, before joining BBC Scotland as a researcher in 1983. In 1984, she joined TV-am as an on-screen reporter covering Scottish news and in 1990 she began her presenting career on Good Morning Britain, before getting her own show.
Daily Record
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Lorraine Kelly 'to miss BAFTA TV Awards' as she takes break after hospital stint
ITV legend Lorraine Kelly is set to miss the BAFTA Television Awards this year as she recovers from "preventative" surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes. Lorraine Kelly will reportedly miss the BAFTA Television Awards this weekend after undergoing surgery. The 65-year-old broadcaster was honoured with a special gong at the glitzy showbiz bash last year but she will not be attending on Sunday (May 11) evening, according to The Sun. She is currently recovering from "preventative" surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes. A source told the publication: ""She's been through a lot with her recent health scare and is quite rightly taking some time out to properly recover. "Lorraine is already missed by the ITV team and will be desperate to get back to the day job." A spokesperson for Lorraine and ITV have been contacted for a comment. It has been reported that Lorraine is yet to set a date to return to her self-titled ITV breakfast show as it's "too early" in her recovery journey. Last year, Lorraine marked 50 years on telly after starting out as Scotland reporter on TV-am in 1984. Speaking about the past four decades, she said at the time: "It's been quite the year - 2024 has been so very special. 'Obviously the most magical thing that has happened is the birth of baby Billie who is an absolute angel. "I am completely besotted, and I'm so proud of my daughter Rosie and her fiancé Steve White. They are incredible parents and baby Billie is surrounded by love from all their family and friends." Lorraine, who has been presenting her own morning ITV chat show since 2010, added: "The BAFTA award was of course another highlight, made even more special as it was given to me by the legend Brian Cox. "There was also the publication of my first novel The Island Swimmer which went to number two in the big grown up Sunday Times book chart. Appearing as an owl on The Masked Singer was one of the most enjoyable and happiest of experiences and I can't wait to show Billie when she is older." Lorraine, who was born in the Gorbals and moved to a tenement flat in Glasgow's Bridgeton when she was two, says breaking into TV with a Glasgow accent was hard in the 1980s and feels it is still difficult today.
Irish Examiner
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Lorraine Kelly recovering at home after ‘preventative' ovary removal surgery
TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has said she is home from hospital and recovering after undergoing 'preventative' surgery to remove her ovaries. Kelly, 65, had keyhole surgery on Saturday to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes after a number of tests and scans. The Glasgow-born star, who last year celebrated 40 years in television, said on Saturday she had not 'been feeling all that well for a little while', which prompted her to seek medical attention. She assured her Instagram followers that she was going to be 'totally fine' and would see them 'really soon'. In a follow-up post on Monday, she said she had undergone the surgery at Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot, Berkshire, and was back home to recover. Thanking medical staff for their help, she wrote: 'Huge thanks to these kind, caring, gorgeous professionals who took care of me at Heatherwood Hospital – back home now and following doctors' orders to rest up – My surgeon, Mr Ahmed Rafaat, has been so reassuring throughout, and I can't thank the whole team enough.' A number of fellow celebrities left comments of support on her post, including Scottish cycling campion Sir Chris Hoy and fellow hosts Katie Piper and Emma Willis. Sir Chris said: 'Get well soon Lorraine.' Piper wrote: 'Glad you are home. Rest up.' Willis said: 'Lots of love Lorraine.' Kelly celebrated her 40th year in television in 2024 with a special episode of her daytime talk show Lorraine, which she has featured on since 2010. She began her journalism career on the East Kilbride News, turning down a university place to study English and Russian to join the newspaper, before joining BBC Scotland as a researcher in 1983. In 1984, she joined TV-am as an on-screen reporter covering Scottish news and in 1990 she began her presenting career on Good Morning Britain, before getting her own show.
