This Morning

Fern has now joined the BBC:
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/a150966/fern-britton-accepts-job-with-bbc.html

this morning isn't on at the weekends and never has been

Philip came in full time in 2002 after John Leslie left due to a little verbal slip by a certain Mr Wright

If Fern has joined the BBC, what show will she present?
Digital spy says an entertainment programme.

OT, it congratulations to Eammon and Ruth who are now engaged.

You didn't think about it.

An entertainment programme?

Sorry. I should have phrased it properly. I was wondering whether she will present a daytime chat programme or a saturday night show etc

Suspect a saturday night LE show - after her outing on Comic Relief?

Apart from Anne Robinson, and Claudia Winkleman, the Beeb don't really have any decent LE presenters. Fearne Cotton is a bit "edgy" for mainstream BBC One saturday nights, and Tess is just about OK as a sidekick, but I can't see her as a lead presenter.

Fern has a good strong "family friendly" image - but isn't afraid to be a bit naughty at times. A good early evening format in the Total Wipeout / Hole in the Wall slot could be a good move.

That story seems to be tabloid gossip atm - no confirmation from Fern or the BBC.

Also I'll be surprised if Fern has pulled out of the BSAs - this year's at least.

no I didn't so you'll have to explain

This Morning isn't on at weekends - being my casing point! I was being sarcastic to Brekkles.

Me thinks words backstage that night may have poked her decision. But of course, no confirmation as to anything yet.

I fear if she did a talk show it may end up like 'Davina' purely because I think Fern needs an appropriate time slot but who knows.

phil is going to pick the new host