Kate Garraway to open up about husband’s heart-wrenching Covid battle in new TV show Finding Derek
KATE Garraway will open up about her husband's battle with coronavirus in a new ITV show, Finding Derek.
In a special one-off documentary, the Good Morning Britain presenter will offer intimate insight into coping with the impact of Covid-19 as Derek Draper remains seriously ill a year on from contracting the virus.
Kate's unflinching account of her family's trauma over the last 12 months will be laid bare in front of the cameras.
She will also meet survivors of the disease and discuss the long-term effects of the virus.
Whilst Derek has beaten Covid, he's been unable to gain consciousness from his induced coma and is still in intensive care a year after catching the virus.
He remains in a critical condition and is now the UK's longest surviving Covid-19 inpatient.
Announcing ITV's spring schedule, channel director Kevin Lygo said: “In Factual, Kate Garraway will open up about the challenging year for her family."
Kate's new show follows the release of her new book, The Power of Hope.
It's being published by Transworld, with Kate writing about the devastating impact Covid continues to have on Derek and their two kids Billy and Darcey.
The 53-year-old presenter said: “This virus has impacted every single one of us.
"By telling the story of Derek’s illness and how it has altered our lives, I hope to be able to reach out to others who are suffering.
“If writing about my experience of facing fear, coping day to day with an uncertain future and finding strength for the sake of my kids can in some way help another who is feeling lost or in despair, it will mean a lot.”