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GOOD Morning Britain fans were left tickled today when actor Martin Clunes remained in his pyjamas for a live TV interview.

The 58-year-old star won praise from viewers for "keeping it real", with the actor looking relaxed as he sipped tea on his sofa surrounded by his dogs.

 Martin Clunes remained casual for his live TV interview
Martin Clunes remained casual for his live TV interview

Martin was on the breakfast show to discuss his attempt to at 3pm today to raise funds for the charity .

And host Piers Morgan couldn't resist questioning him on his attire of striped blue PJs as the interview drew to a close.

The host asked: "I have to ask, are you wearing your pyjamas?!"

Martin chuckled as he simply replied: "Yeah."

 Piers Morgan asked the actor about his bold choice
Piers Morgan asked the actor about his bold choice

Piers continued: "Did you forget you're on national television or is this a statement of intent?"

The Doc Martin actor explained: "I have no access to the make-up I so desperately need, so I thought you can take me how you find me."

Fans flocked to social media to react to Martin's bold choice.

 Martin's dogs also joined him for part of the interview
Martin's dogs also joined him for part of the interview

One wrote: "Martin Clunes casually sat in his PJs on morning National TV with dogs strewn over his lap has cheered me up."

Another laughed: "Turning on the TV to Martin Clunes doing an interview in his PJs is all I need today, thanks World."

A third wrote: "Everyone should follow Martin and do their interviews in their PJs."

First look at the last ever episode of Doc Martin starring Martin Clunes

Martin brought some much-needed comic relief to today's GMB, with the interview coming shortly after viewers sobbed as an elderly man broke down in tears during a live chat.

Ken Bembow had appeared on the show alongside his care home worker Kia Tobin, who'd gifted him a cushion with his wife's picture on it.

Ken broke down as he spoke about how much the present had meant to him, leaving everybody watching inconsolable.

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