Coronation Street actress Kym and ex-Blue Peter star Gethin were chosen to front what set out to be a pre-lunch version of The One Show.
Its first series, from October to December last year, got ratings of 1.4m.Returning for a second run in January it went from strength to strength, with its best-performing episode on February 8 pulling in 1.8m viewers.It ends the Beeb’s long quest for a sofa-based format to compete in the post-breakfast slot.BBC daytime boss Carla-Maria Lawson said the show provided audiences “topical, relevant and entertaining content as a trusted companion in the mornings”.Our soap newsletter will be delivered to your inbox with the latest upcoming storylines, big returns and surprise exits.The Mirror TV team are on hand.
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