Martin Lewis, the financial expert and broadcaster, made a significant announcement on Tuesday's episode of This Morning (May 5) regarding his ITV show. Appearing alongside hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley, Lewis revealed a scheduling change for his upcoming programme.
Scheduling Change for The Martin Lewis Money Show
Lewis explained that his show, which typically airs at a later time, will be broadcast earlier than usual. He stated: "It's back earlier than normal, we're on from 7pm until 8pm because it's probably my most important show I do in a year." The special episode is dedicated to pensions, covering everything from starting a pension to avoiding tax traps when withdrawing funds.
Pensions Special: A Crucial Episode
Lewis emphasised the importance of the programme, describing it as a "pensions special" that will address private and workplace pensions. He noted that the show has already received thousands of questions from viewers, which are being filtered to address the most common concerns. "It's an absolutely crucial programme for anybody saving for their pension, which is pretty much everyone. I'll have a specialist panel with me to take questions," he added.
Health Issue Before Broadcast
During his appearance on This Morning, Lewis disclosed that he was experiencing discomfort due to a painful ulcer on his tongue. He took to social media platform X to share his predicament, writing: "Aaah, I've a painful ulcer on my tongue. I've had it a few days & hoped it'd be ok for broadcast, but I've just done This Morning & it was hard not to slur." He humorously noted his upcoming live show, stating, "At least I don't have an hour-long live TV show today.. oh wait, I do, 7pm. Anti-inflammatory & numbing spray, here I come!"
Background and Recognition
The Martin Lewis Money Show has been on air since September 25, 2012, transitioning to a live format in 2020. The programme has garnered critical acclaim and multiple awards, including an NTA and a TV Choice Award. This year, Lewis will receive the BAFTA Television Special Award in recognition of his profound impact on British consumers and public life.
Reflecting on the honour, Lewis said: "For many years, people assumed I was a financial adviser. I'm not. I never have been. I am, proudly, a broadcast journalist. That is why this level of recognition at BAFTA's TV Awards feels so meaningful. If someone had told the young man retraining in 1997 for a postgrad in broadcast journalism that this would happen, his jaw would have dropped, he'd have smiled in disbelief, and asked: 'What on earth for?' And, truthfully, I still feel a bit like that today."
The Martin Lewis Money Show: Live Pensions Special airs Tuesday May 5 on ITV from 7pm. This Morning continues weekdays on ITV from 10am.
