The Big Breakfast’s one-off return to our screens has gone down a storm with viewers, who are calling for it to make a full-scale comeback.
On Friday morning, the anarchic and chaotic daytime show was brought back for one day only, as part of Channel 4’s Black To Front initiative.
Throughout the day, Channel 4 will be highlighting Black talent both in front of and behind the camera, which began with TV presenter AJ Odudu and comedian Mo Gilligan taking over the reins of The Big Breakfast.
When the show ended, viewers hailed the show a triumph, with many calling for it to be reinstated to morning schedules full-time:
Celebrating the show’s reaction, Mo tweeted: “WOW. Still can’t believe I hosted #TheBigBreakfast alongside my sister @AJOdudu.
“I couldn’t have done it with anyone else and we’ve been laughing from start to finish. Hope you guys enjoyed the vibes this morning and thank for the amazing tweets, you guys are amazing.”
Also forming part of Channel 4’s Black To Front day will be an episode of Countdown helmed by Sir Trevor McDonald, while Spice Girls star Mel B will be taking over Steph McGovern’s lunchtime show for the day.
Meanwhile, A Place In The Sun host Scarlette Douglas and her brother Stuart are fronting an episode of Love It Or List It, while Hollyoaks will air a special episode penned by Black writers and featuring only Black actors.
The day will end with the debut of Highlife, a new reality show, and the drama Big Age, penned by Love In Colour author Bolu Babalola.
On Friday morning, the anarchic and chaotic daytime show was brought back for one day only, as part of Channel 4’s Black To Front initiative.
Throughout the day, Channel 4 will be highlighting Black talent both in front of and behind the camera, which began with TV presenter AJ Odudu and comedian Mo Gilligan taking over the reins of The Big Breakfast.
When the show ended, viewers hailed the show a triumph, with many calling for it to be reinstated to morning schedules full-time:
WE NEED THIS BIG BREAKFAST FOREVER. @MoTheComedian & @AJOdudu is how I want to wake up every morning ????? https://t.co/XFxyJzSIRk
— Richie Brave (@RichieBrave) September 10, 2021
The biggest lie that white TV execs tell themselves is that Black talent (on and off screen) only appeals to Black audiences.
Look at the comments underneath this tweet. The best talent and programme makers will always be popular with the masses. Race is irrelevant. https://t.co/dfuvI9JALk
— Jacqui B (@itsJacquiB) September 10, 2021
WONDERFUL @AJOdudu@MoTheComedian I want it every day. The charm, the fun, the warmth!! ??? #TheBigBreakfasthttps://t.co/7pSAO61N6q
— Bolu Babalola (@BeeBabs) September 10, 2021
This was top tier. If I were a resourceful person I’d organise a petition for this to be on our screens every morning. Imagine starting your day with @MoTheComedian + @AJOdudu? ENERGY https://t.co/VgGWCdz0FA
— ??Candice Carty-Williams?? (@CandiceC_W) September 10, 2021
The Big Breakfast is back and it needs to stay! Loving the energy this morning. #TheBigBreakfast#BlackToFront
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— Helen James (@Nenster) September 10, 2021
The new #BigBreakfast is GREAT! @MoTheComedian@AJOdudu are just brilliant and having @1Judilove on the bed is just fantastic! I’m in tears!!!!!! Lovely to hear that theme tune again and brilliant to see chaotic madcap action in the morning! pic.twitter.com/zbnqgvG6Bw
— Christian Guiltenane (@CGuiltenane) September 10, 2021
This is the way to start my day. Have loved the energy. This has really celebrated blackness. Surely there's room for more of this more often. I'm on a high??#RepresentationMatters#BlackToFronthttps://t.co/Se1lhKBsBi
— Tracey (@teachtray) September 10, 2021
This was top notch. Really well done guys, @MoTheComedian@AJOdudu I’ve never laughed so much watching a breakfast morning show and all the contributions from the guest, just wicked. We need this on our TVs every morning!! #TheBigBreakfast#BlackToFronthttps://t.co/1pnLW274et
— “?”......Zee...PrincessSweets (@princesssweets) September 10, 2021
Just sheer brilliance. Loved every minute of #TheBigBreakfasthttps://t.co/VuAg9BAhEN
— Henna (@henna_rav) September 10, 2021
To see two dark-skinned Black hosts do a breakfast show? ESPECIALLY a dark-skinned woman?? We need this every morning ? https://t.co/csjrwEBOEc
— Jameisha Prescod (@JamPrescod) September 10, 2021
Omds that was THE best BIG Breakfast EVER!! Big up Mo, AJ, Judi Love, Big Zuu, Munya and the rest of the cast and crew. You guys just made history and my morning ? @E32NN ?????? pic.twitter.com/3Q5dWQQexu
— Jesrine Clarke-D (@Jesrinec) September 10, 2021
Mate it was amazing. What a way to wake up. Bring it back full time. Started the day off to that everyday will put people in a great mood. You guys all smashed it #bigbreakfast
— Rich Grannell (PoisonKop) (@RichGrannell) September 10, 2021
Big Breakfast on @Channel4 needs to be on every week please
— Kyle Craig (@KyleKayCraig) September 10, 2021
“TV should be a buffet. Everyone should be able to eat” - Mo#TheBigBreakfast was a perfect way to start the morning. Nostalgia, representation and two hours of pure #BlackJoy ? pic.twitter.com/Y6nEU8REKn
— Dionne Grant (@DionneGrant) September 10, 2021
Celebrating the show’s reaction, Mo tweeted: “WOW. Still can’t believe I hosted #TheBigBreakfast alongside my sister @AJOdudu.
“I couldn’t have done it with anyone else and we’ve been laughing from start to finish. Hope you guys enjoyed the vibes this morning and thank for the amazing tweets, you guys are amazing.”
WOW Still can’t believe I hosted #TheBigBreakfast alongside my sister @AJOdudu I couldn’t have done it with anyone else and we’ve been laughing from start to finish. Hope you guys enjoyed the vibes this morning and thank for the amazing tweets, you guys are amazing ?? pic.twitter.com/llDX7YLjvA
— Mo Gilligan (@MoTheComedian) September 10, 2021
Also forming part of Channel 4’s Black To Front day will be an episode of Countdown helmed by Sir Trevor McDonald, while Spice Girls star Mel B will be taking over Steph McGovern’s lunchtime show for the day.
Meanwhile, A Place In The Sun host Scarlette Douglas and her brother Stuart are fronting an episode of Love It Or List It, while Hollyoaks will air a special episode penned by Black writers and featuring only Black actors.
The day will end with the debut of Highlife, a new reality show, and the drama Big Age, penned by Love In Colour author Bolu Babalola.