Maybe they’re filming promos? I know there aren’t dramatic spots like we have in the US but surely you have spots to promote news.
Happens here too sometimes the national talent comes to them if they are on the road, they film custom spots over satellite, or local goes to them.
The way most of the local newsreaders have to race through the news, I doubt GMB think the opts are anything to shout about. The weather sponsorship sting seems longer than the actual bulletin now.
Since you guys were discussing salaries before would it be reasonable to assume that as being a commercial broadcaster they get paid more than the BBC Breakfast people who do other shows?