International Desk
| International Desk | |
|---|---|
| Format | News |
| Presented by |
Hala Gorani (2009–present) Michael Holmes (2011–present) Fionnuala Sweeney(Substitute Anchor) Jonathan Mann (Weekend Anchor) Former:Isha Sesay (2009–2011) |
| Production | |
| Location(s) |
Atlanta Washington, DC |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | CNN International |
| Picture format |
480i, 576i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original run | 9 February 2009 – present |
| External links | |
| Website | |
International Desk (also referred to as the I-Desk) is a news program on CNN International. The fast-paced program delivers a roundup of the events of the day. The show airs twice a day on weekdays, with the 10:00 ET/16:00 CET edition anchored by Michael Holmes and the 13:00 ET/19:00 CET edition anchored by Hala Gorani. I-Desk is broadcast from CNN Center in Atlanta and CNN's studios in Washington, DC.[1]
The show was launched in 2009 as part of a slate of new programming for primetime in Europe.[2] Gorani was initially the sole anchor when I-Desk premiered on 9 February 2009, with the program airing once a day.[3] Isha Sesay later joined on 20 April 2009 to host the 10:00 ET edition, with Gorani hosting a second block two hours later. Sesay swapped roles with Holmes in September 2011, taking over as presenter of BackStory, while Holmes took over at I-Desk.[4]
The Weekend edition is anchored by Jonathan Mann and Ralitsa Vassileva.
References
- ↑ "Hala Gorani: The World Is Not Enough". Enigma Magazine. 2011-11-29. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
- ↑ "CNN International Launches Revamped European Primetime Schedule". News on News. 2009-09-16. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
- ↑ "CNN International : Six nouvelles émissions à la rentrée 2009 !". Premiere (in French). 2009-09-16. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
- ↑ "Michael Holmes to Leave CNN's Backstory". News on News. 2011-09-20. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
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