Less than half of the staff of BBC Breakfast have decided to make the move to Salford when the programme moves into MediaCityUK in spring 2012, with popular presenters Sian Williams and Chris Hollins among the 54% opting to stay in London.

The programme’s staff had until midnight on March 31st to make their choice. Presenters Bill Turnbull and Susanna Reid are moving, but Williams and Hollins have decided not to go, although the BBC says both will continue to be involved in the programme for the foreseeable future.

BBC Breakfast’s editor, Alison Ford said: “It is great news that lots of the team will be coming to Salford with the programme next year.

We always knew there would be those who wouldn’t be able to make the move for domestic reasons, but we’ll have a really strong line-up of producers and presenters working together in MediaCity. We’re enjoying huge success at the moment and I’m confident that’s going to continue for years to come.”

The BBC’s Director of News, Helen Boaden added: “The move of Breakfast is another important step in marking the BBC’s commitment to expand its presence beyond London… I am sure it will go from strength to strength in its new home.”

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