CNN International is to launch two new evening programmes from its London bureau. The broadcaster is also adding a further hour of programming from its Abu Dhabi production.
From London, The Brief with Bianca Nobilo at 23.00 CET will look at the most significant stories from the last 24 hours “in the UK and beyond”.
Then, at 0.00 CET. Your World Today with Isa Soares and Cyril Vanier will break down the day’s most important and talked-about stories around the world, giving context around the news that dominated the day for viewers in EMEA while looking ahead to those stories likely to shape the day in Asia.
Connect the World with Becky Anderson, anchored live from CNN Abu Dhabi, is being extended by an hour and will run from 16.00 CET.
Mike McCarthy, SVP of Programming and General Manager, CNN International, said: “We are delighted to be launching these new shows – which will form a key part of our industry-leading European evening and Asia morning programming lineup – and renewing our commitment to the Middle East with the expansion of Connect the World. International coverage is at the core of what makes CNN unique, and we are committed to delivering first-class reporting to audiences around the world.”
The new line-up starts on September 23.
