Britton to host BBC chatshow

In her first role since leaving This Morning, Fern Britton will...

13:40 05 November 2009

Fern Britton is set to return to TV presenting with a BBC chat show about religion.

The host will interview Tony Blair, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Dolly Parton about their faith and spirituality on the programme titled 'Fern Britton Meets...'

Britton said there was a shared trait to her eclectic guest list. The presenter stated: "All the interviewees come from different backgrounds but what binds them together is the fact that, although their faith has been challenged, they've emerged with strong spiritual beliefs,"

The new chatshow series will be broadcasted every Sunday until Christmas. It begins on November 30.

The bubbly presenter, who quit This Morning in July after 10 years with the breakfast show, will also reunite with former colleague Philip Schofield next year. They will host 'All-Star Mr and Mrs'.