BBC Breakfast and Saturday Kitchen are both affected by a scheduling change this morning (Saturday, November 14). BBC Breakfast typically airs from 6am until 10am every week, but according to TV Guide, the latest edition of the morning news programme is due to finish 45 minutes earlier than usual at 9.15am.
Saturday Kitchen Moves to Earlier Slot
Saturday Kitchen is expected to air straight after at 9.15am until 10.45am, which will be followed by Lord Mayor's Show 2026 at 10.45am until 12.05pm. The cookery show, hosted by TV chef Matt Tebbutt, usually airs live every Saturday from 10am until 11.30am.
As it stands, both shows will resume with their regular time slots next weekend. Matt announced the schedule change live on Saturday Kitchen during the latest programme, which aired on November 7.
Matt Tebbutt Confirms Change On Air
The 52-year-old TV presenter was joined by chefs Vivek Singh, Tom Parker Bowles and Riya Patel, and special guest Jo Brand. Drinks expert Helen McGinn was also on hand to pick the wines to go with the dishes.
As the credits rolled, Matt told viewers watching at home: "There's no Best Bites tomorrow but I'm going to be back here live next Saturday at the earlier time of 9.15."
Saturday Kitchen Put Out to Tender
It comes after the news that Saturday Kitchen has become the latest BBC show to be put out to tender by the broadcaster. The BBC explained: "The contract will be awarded for 18 months on a work-for-hire basis, with an indicative shape of up to 65 episodes of Saturday Kitchen, 50 episodes of Saturday Kitchen Best Bites, and up to five episodes of Celebration Kitchen.
"The contract period may be extended on similar contract terms, subject to agreement. Transmission will begin in summer 2027. In line with our Across the UK strategy and commitment to grow the creative sector in the West Midlands, we are particularly interested in proposals for production from the West Midlands."
Meanwhile, this Autumn the BBC have announced it is putting Mastermind out to tender for the second time in a decade. It was previously put out to tender in 2018, which was won by Hat Trick Productions and Hindsight Productions.
Mastermind and Celebrity Mastermind Changes
The BBC said: "We're putting the production of our long-running quiz Mastermind out for competition. The full invitation to tender including eligibility criteria will be published [on our website], with enough time for suppliers to do appropriate research and preparation."
Earlier this year, alongside Blankety Blank and Live At The Apollo, the BBC announced it was axing Celebrity Mastermind, though the main series with Clive Myrie will continue. At the time, the BBC said: "We are incredibly proud of all three of these much-loved shows and would like to thank everyone involved, both in front of and behind the camera, for bringing them to screen and making them such a success over many years.
"Unfortunately, we have to make some really tough choices in light of our funding challenges, and these savings have been identified from the Entertainment genre. We will still continue to commission ambitious Entertainment shows and invest in distinctive UK content from a wide range of independent production companies of all sizes, as well as prioritising digital innovation that can serve fans of these shows and beyond.
"For example, we will shortly be announcing digital plans focused on stand-up and emerging comedy talent, ensuring we continue to support the stand-up community in a rapidly changing and increasingly competitive media landscape. These difficult decisions form part of the BBC's previously announced first phase of its proposals to make £500m of savings over the next three years.
"BBC Content has a target of delivering a minimum of £100 million of recurring annual savings which will result in a reduction of around 100-150 hours of originated TV programmes across genres by the end of 2027/28."
BBC Breakfast airs Monday to Saturday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 6am, and Saturday Kitchen airs weekly at 10am on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
