This Morning

This Morning is a British daytime television programme that is broadcast on ITV in the United Kingdom and Virgin Media One in the Republic of Ireland. The show aired its first episode on 3 October 1988. It airs live and features news, topical items, showbiz, style and beauty, home and garden, food, health, real life and other segments. The longest serving presenter of the show is Ruth Langsford who presented the series continously for 21 years since 1999. The show was originally presented by husband and wife duo Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan until 2001. It is currently presented by Holly Willoughby from Monday to Thursday, and Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond on Fridays and Bank Holidays. The main presenters vary during all school holidays including the 6 week Summer Holiday, the show is presented by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary, five days a week, while all other presenters are absent.