Vanessa | Preview (Channel 5)

This new daily series will see one of Britain’s most experienced broadcasters, Vanessa Feltz, welcoming viewers for a heart-to-heart.

Taking its cue from the viewers, the series will provide a much-needed haven from the relentless news agenda, making a lunchtime date with Vanessa unmissable. The series will be produced by ITN Productions, producers of the daily shows Jeremy Vine and Storm Huntley.

Vanessa will be appointment-to-view, heart-warming, hard-hitting, straight-talking television. Whether she’s talking about relationships, parenting, gossip or fashion, Vanessa will guarantee open, honest, and fun discussions.

Expect celebrities as you’ve never seen them before, real life confessions, commiserations and celebrations - with the agenda set by the viewer.

Host, Vanessa Feltz said: “I cannot wait to get started on this sparkling adventure with Channel 5. This show is all about YOU – your stories, your opinions, your emotions, and your triumphs...

"Television’s never been so real, honest, or unpredictable. Life isn’t perfect, so let’s not pretend it is – let’s help each other out, have a giggle, and make every show a conversation worth having so kick off your shoes and come and join me for lunch, relax with a bit of me time and let’s have a ball!”

Federico Ruiz, Commissioning Editor, Channel 5, added: “We are thrilled to have signed Vanessa, an award-winning broadcaster and bona-fide national treasure, to our daytime line-up. Our audience love her, and there is nobody better for viewers to spend their lunchtimes with every single weekday.”

Ian Rumsey, Managing Director of Content, ITN said: "Vanessa defined the genre with her first talk show and this new slot on Channel 5 is a brilliant and unique opportunity to work with one of the pioneers of talk shows, and take all that talent, energy and experience to create a fresh twist to daytime chat.”

Vanessa starts Monday 24th March at 12:45pm on Channel 5.