1983 - December 1992
General Presentation [1]
TV-am was awarded the first ITV breakfast franchise by the IBA in 1981. The channel's debut broadcast took place on February 01 1983, two weeks after the BBC launched its own breakfast TV offering, 'Breakfast Time'.
Initially, transmission hours were 6am - 9.15am. However, the IBA later extended this slot by ten minutes.
Initially, transmission hours were 6am - 9.15am. However, the IBA later extended this slot by ten minutes.
Above: TV-am ident [1]. The original sequence from day one in 1983.
Above: the 'Good Morning Britain' opening title sequence from February 01 1983.
Above: images from the first day [1]. The original 'famous five' presenter line-up. Presenter: Sir David Frost [right].
Above: images from the first day [2]. Presenters: Anna Ford and Robert Kee.
Above: images from the first day [3]. Presenters: Michael Parkinson and Angela Rippon.
