Wigan actress Kym Marsh lands new BBC presenting job with One Show star

Marsh, who quit Coronation Street last year, will appear in the programme which is "designed to kick-start the day and reflect the mood of the nation."

The show will launch this autumn and will broadcast daily at 9.15am.

She said: "I've always enjoyed morning TV, it's a great way to start the day (with a cuppa in hand of course). "I love nothing more than a good catch up, although this will be on a slightly different scale, more of a daily conversation with our lovely viewers.

"I think variety is key so I'm really excited to work with Gethin and our fantastic guest presenters to bring the latest in lifestyle, health and consumer concerns."

Familiar faces from across the BBC Daytme/Early Peak famly, including Rav Wilding, Dr Xand van Tulleken, Will Kirk, Anna Haugh and Sabrina Grant, will feature and bring their own unique brand of expertise to the conversation.

Excited to get started, The One Show host Gethin said: "A presenting role on a morning show like this is a bit of a dream for me.

"What I'm most excited about is the opportunity to delve in to some of the biggest issues at the heart of our everyday lives right now," he continued.

"My parents have been shielding and my sister works in a hospital, so, as is the case for lots of people, this year has been such a worry. For me, this show couldn't come at a better time.

He added: "I'm looking forward to working alongside Kym to bring viewers across the UK a much needed boost and of course the important information they need."