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Sky News is revamping its morning strategy with a new daily show called Mornings With Ridge and Frost, set to launch this Monday. Hosted by Sophy Ridge and Wilfred Frost, it will air Monday to Thursday from 7 to 10 a.m. London time. A companion podcast will also go live every weekday morning.
A new face for British morning news
There’s a real intent behind this new launch: bring a breath of fresh air to morning news. Forget the rigid formulas and polished scripts; Ridge and Frost promise something more direct, more human. The idea is simple: let the headlines flow through an honest exchange between two personalities who know their stuff.
Sophy Ridge, already familiar to viewers for her years hosting Sophy Ridge on Sunday, brings sharp political insight and a cool confidence honed over the years. Wilfred Frost, the son of broadcasting legend David Frost, offers a blend of British polish and international flair after years spent in front of cameras across the Sky and NBC families.
The two have only been working together for a few months. Still, they’ve used that short time to rehearse extensively and build the kind of rapport that makes a difference on screen. As Ridge puts it: “No idea is too crazy. It’s been a really, really fun process.” That honesty about their beginnings is refreshing—and honestly, kind of reassuring. To read Gwen Stefani headlines magical 2025 Disney Christmas Parade
A broadcast born from bar chats and Twitter
The tone, clearly, is central to the show. It leans into a more relaxed, conversational style where viewers feel like they’ve pulled up a seat at a pub rather than tuned into a lecture. Frost describes it as, “like the two of us are at a bar, and then the viewer just pulled up the bar stool on the other side.” For anyone tired of the overly formal pacing of early-morning political roundups, that sounds like a welcome change.
The two aren’t trying to be comedians or influencers. They’re news buffs excited about what they do—but self-aware enough to make the format feel accessible. “We’re both massive geeks,” Frost admits. “But also can have some fun and want to communicate with each other and with a wider audience.”
Honestly, that’s what I find most intriguing. As someone who watches a lot of news (and gets easily frustrated when it feels overproduced), I’m curious to see if they can really bring this balance of depth and energy day after day. Morning news needs that shake-up.
The Cheat Sheet podcast: quick hits on the big stories
Alongside the TV show, the duo launches a podcast: Cheat Sheet With Ridge and Frost. It drops at 6 a.m. every weekday. Ten minutes, five stories, and just enough analysis to start your day informed without getting overwhelmed.
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- Five headline stories per day, presented clearly and fast
- Personal commentary from Ridge and Frost
- Designed to be consumed during a short commute or breakfast
“It’s the five stories that you need to know,” Ridge explains. Frost adds: “We’ve done the work so you don’t have to.”
This bite-sized approach feels like a smart complement to the longer TV broadcast. It recognises how news consumption has evolved. Some people want company with their morning coffee. Others just want answers before they check their emails. The podcast has them covered.
Setting the morning agenda with impactful guests
The pair isn’t tackling breakfast news alone. Big-name guests are expected regularly—politicians, business leaders, cultural figures—people who have something to say, and say it well. Ridge is clear: “We want guests who can really communicate about the state of the U.K.”
That ambition shows that the show is about more than just style. The aim is to influence discussion early in the day. “Set the agenda in the morning,” Ridge says, a goal that many shows chase but few truly achieve.
Attracting a younger, more diverse audience
Perhaps the most significant challenge ahead, and one the team seems ready for, is building a bridge to younger and more diverse viewers. Morning news traditionally skews older. But that doesn’t mean younger Britons aren’t interested in what’s happening—they just need a different tone and format.
“We put our time in… but we’re fairly young, and this will be a fresh take,” Frost notes.
As someone who grew up watching traditional breakfast news slowly get replaced by social media summaries, this all feels like a necessary evolution. It’s not about dumbing things down—it’s about making space for a different way to engage. I hope they stick with that promise.
Behind the scenes: a team with ambitions
Sky News is betting big on this idea. The broader strategy is backed by David Rhodes, former president of CBS News and current executive chairman of Sky News. That kind of leadership suggests this isn’t a one-off experiment.
And while Ridge jokes about counting her pre-show coffees, both hosts seem genuinely excited at what’s ahead. “I’ve never been as excited about anything in my career,” Frost says. That kind of statement might usually sound like PR fluff—but here, you believe it.
Mornings With Ridge and Frost could be that rare thing in daily news: informative, human, and something you actually look forward to. I’ll be watching on Monday—with a coffee in hand. Or maybe two.
