The award was presented by TV's Adrian Chiles, who credited them both for being "a real inspiration".

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Daybreak presenter Adrian Chiles is to host the daily morning show four days a week from September.

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In September, former One Show presenters Christine Bleakley and Adrian Chiles take the helm of the new breakfast programme.

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Their competition includes Sir Bruce Forsyth, Adrian Chiles, Philip Schofield and Davina McCall.

BBC: Graham Norton battles Jonathan Ross for TV award

But younger presenters including the BBC's Brummie Adrian Chiles and Welsh Huw Edwards have not had to go all Chumley -Warner to get ahead in the game.

BBC: By BBC News Online's Liz Doig