Magazine Show Brief – This Morning

“Must have Gardening Gadgets of 2015 Segment”

Duration of item – 8-10 Minutes

Guest – David Domoney (Horticulturist)

Content – 4 different gadgets to make your gardening lifestyle better

Presenter Intro - “As we are heading into Spring and Summer, nows the time for you

to spruce up your garden that you abandoned over the cold winter months! We have

our very own Horticulturist, David Domoney with us today to show us the latest

gadgets to add a spring to your garden step!”

Item 1 - Koubachi Wi-Fi Plant Sensor - £99.99

This item is simply placed outside next to your plants and it will automatically

collection information on moisture levels, temperature and sunlight directed towards

the plant. After some time you can analyze the data on your computer or with a

smartphone app and determine the exact information you need to grow your perfect

plant!

1. How much does this item cost?

2. Does this item work indoors or only outside?

3. Does it only work for soil based plants?

4. Is it 100% waterproof?

5. How far does the WIFI connection travel?

Props – Three different types of plants with the Plant Sensor attached to each and an

ipad in front of each showing the data gathered from each plant.

Item 2 – Flymo 1200R - £849.99

An automatic robotic mower. Can handle a lawn area of up to 400 square meters and

work on inclines of up to 25%. Easy to set up and program. Automatically returns to it

charging station when its batteries get low. Quiet mode means you can use at

nighttime without a disturbance.

1. How much does this item cost?

2. What is the battery life like on this item?

3. Is the item waterproof?

4. How simple is it to set up for someone whos not good with technology?

Props – Small grass area on floor surrounded by a white picket fence. Flymo will be

automatically circling the lawn cutting grass as the presenters speak.

Item 3 – Hozelock Wonderweeder -£17.99

Weed killer machine. Offers a better way of killing weds by filling it with a lethal

dose of herbicide. As its refillable you can make your own concoction of

concentration solutions. Using the dosing cap built into the handle, you spray at

weeds in tight areas and easily get rid of them. Protective shield over nozzle to get

certain areas. Adjustable length so no strain on users back.

1. How long is the adjustable length? Will it reach the gutter in the roof?

2. What material is this made out of? Will it break easily?

3. How long does the liquid last for?

Props – Two presenters use Wonderweeder on weeds between 4 concrete slabs on the

floor. One presenter then refills the fluid to show how simply and easy it is to use.

DATE OF RECORDING (REX) – 28th MAY 2015DATE OF TRANSMISSION (TX) – 30th MAY 2015

Thomas Harris – 07564941434

Series Producer -Tom Barrett

Number – 075647435Email – tombarrett@itv.com

PresenterJonathon Ross

Number – 07564837265

GuestAriana Grande

Manager – Scooter BraunUK Publicist – Twist Publicity - Ashlea Mackin

Contact – 07971165153

The Brief

Ariana Grande

21 years old. Turns 22 June 26th

Born in Florida, raised in LA

Began on Broadway in the musical 13

Starred in Nickelodeon show Victorious (3 Seasons and musical soundtrack)

Two Albums – Yours Truly (2013) and My Everything (2014)

Nominated for two Grammy Aways (Best Pop Vocal Album) (Best Pop Duo/ Group

Performance)

Anecdotes/Interesting facts

Obsessed with Horror Films and Halloween

Loves Harry Potter and British Culture

100% Vegan

Massive Dog Lover

Gets in trouble a lot for cursing

Talented with impressions

In a relationship with US Rapper Big Sean

Wrote a song with Harry Styles on her latest album

Brother is a famous actor and has appeared in US Celebrity Big Brother

Ariana is on her first full UK tour beginning 1st June at Londons 02 areana, followed

by Manchester Arena (4th June), Glasgow SSE Hydro Arena (8th June) and

Birmingham Barclaycard Arena (9th June). Ariana just released her third single from

her second album, called “One Last Time”. Arana is scheduled to appear in a

recurring role in tv comedy-horroy show Scream Queens, alongside Emma Roberts,

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lea Michele.

Suggested Questions

1. You’ve recently worked with Ryan Tedder on your new album. He previously

worked with Adele and Leona Lewis on the latest albums, would you ever

consider an album of heartbreaking classics?

2. Your new album is a big turning point for your sound, was it hard to make that

overall transition?

3. Your career has seemed to sky rocket in the past year, what would you say

your biggest highlight was?

4. Do you feel a pressure for you to be a role model to your younger fans from

Nickledeon?

5. You scored your first UK number 1 with Bang Bang featuring Nicki Minaj

and Britains very own Jessie J – How did this wonderful duo come about?

6. We’ve heard on your tour you recently had a massive on stage disaster when

your stage collapsed mid song, but you’ve lived to tell the tale? –hint to

elaborate-

7. We’ve also heard youre very good at impressions, dare to give us a peak at

one?

8. You have a few days on break before you start your UK tour at Manchester on

the 4th June. Any big plans for sight seeing UK when you’re here?

9. -Ask about Arianas’ Love for Harry Potter and if she plans to visit the Harry

Potter Studios tour.

10. You’ve been incredibly busy recently, but when can we expect a new album?