For many families, the start of September marks the start of a new school year, with children returning to school in the fall.
And as autumn and a new school year dawn, some of the presenters of ITV’s Good Morning Britain look back on their time at school.
They also shared photos of themselves from their primary school days and discussed what they would tell their younger selves now if they could.
Take a look below and see which TV stars you recognize from their old snaps…
Who is this GMB star in their old school photo?
I’m Susanna Reid!
Susanna, now 53, is a regular on morning and daytime television.
From 2001 to 2014 she co-presented BBC Breakfast with Bill Turnbull and Charlie Stayt, and has since worked for GMB.
She talked about her school days: ‘I went to three schools and enjoyed those times.
‘I wasn’t very good at sports, but sometimes I still competed, even though I wasn’t as good as the girls who were good.
Suzanna
‘I watched the Australian breakdancer at the Olympics with an uneasy recognition.’
She also talked about her time in the summer: ‘This summer I took my boys to Ibiza.
‘I’ve been going there for ten years and it’s been great to enjoy it with my boys now that they’re old enough to go out.
‘We go to the clubs together during the day and then I go back to the hotel and they go to the nightclubs!’
This presenter is a key figure in the morning show, but do you know who he is?
It’s Charlotte Hawkins!
Charlotte, now 49, is also never far from the GMB studio.
Hawkins joined ITV’s Meridian Tonight in 2003, where he presented the main news programme. He left in 2006 to co-present Sky’s morning programme Sunrise with Eamonn Holmes, before moving to GMB.
She said about her school photo: ‘This photo is from primary school, I think I was about 6 years old.
‘I enjoyed school back then and made some really good friends there.
Charlotte
“The message I would tell myself is: don’t worry, keep working hard and you will get that dream job!”
Speaking about her recent summer holiday she said: ‘One of the highlights was a fantastic water sports holiday with the whole family, which we loved every minute of!
‘We went sailing, windsurfing, paddle boarding, kayaking and even a little water skiing.
‘It was wonderful, nice to have an active holiday and to be able to do that together with the family.
Can you tell which GMB star this is based on the school photo?
It’s Richard Madeley!
Richard, now 68, has been thinking about what he would say to his younger self after a successful career in television.
He said, “If I were to talk to myself when I was younger and just starting out in television, which was 46 years ago now, I would say to myself, ‘Don’t take yourself too seriously.’ And I’ve actually done that for a long time.”
“I think people who work in television and take themselves seriously because they’re on television are somewhere between ridiculous and delusional.
‘I mean, of course you want to appear professional and you want to do your job to the best of your ability and you take your work and your job seriously, but you shouldn’t take yourself seriously just because you’re on TV and people recognize you in the grocery store.
Richard
‘I said to myself when I was younger, ‘Richard, it’s just television, calm down!”
With his wife Judy Finnigan, he presented This Morning on ITV and the chat show Richard & Judy on Channel 4.
Madeley’s solo projects include the series Fortune: Million Pound Giveaway and her role as a covers singer on BBC Radio 2’s The Chris Evans Breakfast Show.
Who was this Good Morning Britain presenter like as a child?
It’s Adil Ray!
Adil, now 50, looks back on his time at primary school and shares an old photo of him.
He said: ‘I really enjoyed primary school. I remember having a great time, but I was the only Asian child in my school, so that was quite difficult at times.
“But it gave me a kind of unique position in school. I remember when it was Eid, the teacher had me explain what Eid is to the class and I remember bringing Indian sweets and sharing them with everyone. So in that way, primary school was really positive.
‘High school was really hard for me. I was going through a hard time at home with my mom and dad getting divorced, and I just couldn’t concentrate.
‘I spent my entire high school staring out the window and barely making it through. I know a lot of kids go through the same thing and it can be a really tough time at school when you’re having problems at home.
‘It wasn’t the easiest time for me. I struggled through my A-levels, passed my degree and went to university, which was Huddersfield Polytechnic at the time, but I ended up with a 2:1 degree and a successful career.
Adil and Susanna
‘School isn’t always the best time for some people, and not everyone can come out with shiny A-level results and lots of great As and Bs, but that doesn’t mean it’s the be all and end all. So I would say, for those who are a bit like me at school, don’t worry – it’ll all work out fine.’
And finally, do you recognize this GMB star?
It’s Richard Arnold!
Richard, now 54, is entertainment editor for ITV’s morning programme Good Morning Britain.
He said of his early education: ‘I loved school. I never got picked for the PE team, so they suggested I try chess, but monochrome never suited a youngster who preferred a splash of colour.
Richard
‘I’ve had some great teachers, especially when we moved to Scotland when I was 11.
“What would I tell my younger self? Enjoy stretch denim while you can.”
Good Morning Britain is broadcast live weekdays from 6am on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player.
