Richard Gaisford, the chief correspondent for Good Morning Britain, is stepping down after over 25 years of dedicated service. Gaisford began his journey with GMTV, the precursor to Good Morning Britain, in February 2000. He ascended to the role of chief correspondent in 2006, holding the position longer than anyone else in the program’s history.
Upcoming Changes for Richard Gaisford
Despite his departure from Good Morning Britain, Gaisford will remain within ITV, focusing on current affairs programming. He expressed his gratitude for his time at the program, stating, “I have been privileged to have the best job in TV news for the last quarter of a century.” He highlighted the honor of reporting on significant historical events worldwide.
Remarkable Career Milestones
Throughout his tenure, Gaisford achieved several notable milestones:
- First UK broadcast journalist to report live from Basra, Iraq in 2003.
- Covered the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004.
- Reported from South Africa during Nelson Mandela’s death.
- Provided coverage during the fall of Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe.
- Reported on the Chilean miners’ rescue from the Atacama Desert.
In recent years, Gaisford has consistently reported from Ukraine and various locations in the Middle East.
Tributes from ITV Leadership
Daniel Robinson, editor of Good Morning Britain, praised Gaisford as a “consummate professional” and acknowledged his essential role in the show’s success since its inception in 2014. ITV’s director of news and current affairs, Andrew Dagnell, commended Gaisford’s contributions and described him as one of the most respected journalists in British broadcasting.
Dagnell remarked that Gaisford’s professionalism and clarity have set high standards for breakfast news. He assured that Gaisford leaves ITV with deep admiration and gratitude from his colleagues.
