From the sounds of it, we’re really lucky to have another high-visibility publicity vehicle none of us will ever be able to use. But I find the viewer contribution stuff interesting.

Heminsley, who will be chiefly in charge of picking titles, said they would be chosen “thematically”, such as “a whole section on Stephen King’s new book, ‘top five historical novels’ or perhaps an interview”, and that the titles highlighted would be both new releases and backlist. She added that the programme’s style would be “inclusive” and akin to ITV1’s “Loose Women” but “younger”.

Heminsley and Griffin will discuss the titles with a rotating selection of Griffin’s “friends” so far confirmed as DJ Sara Cox; ex-Blue singer Duncan James; actors Lisa Faulkner and Jeremy Edwards; TV presenters Zoe Salmon, Jayne Middlemiss and Amanda Lamb; and model Nancy Sorrell.

Viewers will also be able to contribute via Skype, Twitter and the show’s website, with a plasma screen on show during the programme. The daily lifestyle club will also look at films, health and beauty and fashion.