Sky News Tonight

Sky News Tonight is a weeknight news programme broadcast on Sky News from 7:00pm. It is presented by Dermot Murnaghan. First aired on 1 September 2014, it is Sky's flagship newscast, featuring special reports, in-depth analysis and interviews.[1]

From 21 April 2016, Sky News ends the show at 8pm on Thursday to make room for the new debate show The Pledge.

It also ends on Friday at 8:30pm to make room for Week in Review.

From Monday to Wednesday, the show ends at 9pm.

From 26 September, as part of a new schedule change, Dermot Murnaghan has presented Sky News Tonight from Monday-Thursday, with Sophy Ridge presenting on Fridays.[2] Sometimes, when Ridge and Murgnahan aren't available multiple presenters such as Stephen Dixon, Gamal Fahnbulleh and Jayne Secker host the program. Sky's political editor Faisal Islam also presents the show on occasions. The programme was formerly presented by Adam Boulton and Sarah Hewson.

Whilst Sophy Ridge is on maternity leave, Niall Paterson is covering for her on Fridays

References

  1. Boulton, Adam (1 September 2014). "Sky News Tonight: Show Takes Fresh Approach". Sky News. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
  2. https://corporate.sky.com/media-centre/news-page/2016/sky-news-unveils-new-schedule
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