Is This Morning Live on Christmas Day? The Truth Behind the Festive Special
Understanding This Morning’s Christmas Day Schedule
For many British viewers, Christmas Day morning television is as much a part of the holiday tradition as turkey and crackers. This year, ITV has announced that This Morning will air a Christmas Day special, continuing a festive tradition that has been running for several years. However, the question on many viewers’ minds is whether the beloved daytime show is broadcast live on this special day.
Pre-Recorded Festive Programming
The answer is no – This Morning’s Christmas Day special is not filmed live. The show airs on December 25th at the usual time of 10am, with hosts Cat Deeley, Ben Shephard, Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary bringing viewers a festive special featuring celebrity guests and lifestyle features. For the past five years, ITV has brought audiences a Christmas Day This Morning special, making it an established part of the channel’s holiday lineup.
Why Pre-Record Christmas Programming?
The decision to pre-record the Christmas Day episode allows the presenters and crew to spend the holiday with their families whilst still providing festive entertainment for viewers. On Christmas Day, This Morning airs on TV as a pre-recorded special for fans. This approach has become standard practice for daytime programming during major holidays, ensuring quality content whilst respecting the work-life balance of television staff.
What’s on Offer This Christmas Day
ITV has confirmed its daytime line-up for December 25, with festive instalments of its three flagship shows – Good Morning Britain, Lorraine, and This Morning – running from 6am to midday. Following This Morning at midday, viewers can enjoy additional festive programming including James Martin’s Christmas Day special and Ainsley’s Festive Flavours. Whilst the show may not be live, it offers the same warmth and entertainment that viewers have come to expect from This Morning, perfectly packaged for Christmas morning viewing.