In 24 Hours

In 24 Hours
Genre Travel
Presented by James Williams
No. of series 2
No. of episodes 5 (as of April 2016)
Production
Location(s) Varies
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time 30 minutes (inc. adverts)
Release
Original network CNN International
Original release 9 December 2015 – present
External links
Website edition.cnn.com/specials/travel/in-24-hours

In 24 Hours is a monthly travel television program on CNN International hosted by James Williams.

The program premiered on 9 December 2015[1] and follows Williams spending a full day and night in a different city each episode, exploring culture, sights and unique experiences, focusing on the premium travel market.[2][3] In many episodes, local celebrities are featured including Andrew Lloyd Webber and Anthony Bourdain.[4][5]

Williams was a producer[6] and occasional presenter on long running CNN travel program CNN Business Traveller before being given his own show.[3][7]

The first and second seasons of the program are sponsored by Qatar Airways.[1][8] The program returned for a second season on September 7, 2016.[9]

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
15December 9, 2015 (2015-12-09)April 6, 2016 (2016-04-06)
2TBA7 September 2016 (2016-09-07)TBA

Season 1

No. Destination Original air date
1New York City, United StatesDecember 9, 2015 (2015-12-09)
James finds out what chef Anthony Bourdain's favourite places are, a flyover of Manhattan in a Blade helicopter, explores the secrets of Grand Central Station and visits the world's most expensive penthouse.[10][11]
2Hong KongJanuary 6, 2016 (2016-01-06)
James gets a martial arts lesson, visits the family of aclaimed tailor Ascot Chang and goes paragliding. Jimmy Choo reveals his favourite things about Hong Kong.[12]
3Buenos Aires, ArgentinaFebruary 3, 2016 (2016-02-03)
James takes a helicopter ride to the Puesto Viejo polo club and learns the sport from Santiago de Astrada, goes wine tasting and gets a close shave from the most sought-after barber in the city.[13]
4Sydney, AustraliaMarch 2, 2016 (2016-03-02)
In his home town[3] James goes sailing with 2015 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race winner Paul Clitheroe, visits animals at the Symbio Wildlife Park, takes a surf lesson from Stephanie Gilmore and has dinner beside the Sydney Opera House.[14]
5Milan, ItalyApril 6, 2016 (2016-04-06)
James takes a Ferrari 488 for a spin at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza circuit, chats to Giorgio Armani at Milan Fashion Week and searches for truffles.[15][16]

Season 2

No. Destination Original air date
1Los Angeles, United StatesSeptember 7, 2016 (2016-09-07)
James takes a yoga class at the Four Seasons in Beverley Hills, discovers Moon Juice in the Silver Lake neighbourhood, takes a tour of the Warner Bros studio lot and gets a rare invite to the Academy of Magical Arts.[17]
2London, UKOctober 5, 2016 (2016-10-05)
James takes to the All England Tennis Club with Pat Cash, has lunch with chef Jamie Oliver, heads to Old Bond Street for some shopping and takes a helicopter ride over the unique London skyline.[18]
3Shanghai, ChinaNovember 2, 2016 (2016-11-02)
James begins his day in Shanghai on the Jin Mao Tower Skywalk.
4Atlanta, United StatesDecember 7, 2016 (2016-12-07)
James has a Southern breakfast with Hines Ward, visits the Centre for Civil and Human Rights, vists a film set of The Walking Dead and visits the Stankonia Studios.[19]
5Marrakech, MorrocoJanuary 4, 2017 (2017-01-04)
James takes a hot air balloon ride over the city.[20]
6Cape Town, South AfricaFebruary 1, 2017 (2017-02-01)
James takes a scenic look at sights and views in the city.[21]
7Auckland, New ZealandMarch 1, 2017 (2017-03-01)
James visits the city of sails and takes in the cuisine and culture of New Zealand as well as bungee jumping off the Auckland Harbour Bridge.[22]
8Barcelona, SpainApril 5, 2017 (2017-04-05)

References

  1. 1 2 "Qatar Airways strengthens relationship with CNN International through sponsorship of monthly travel series, 'In 24 Hours'". Turner. 9 December 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  2. ↑ "AUSTRALIAN JAMES WILLIAMS HOSTS CNN’S NEW TRAVEL SHOW IN 24 HOURS" (PDF). ASTRA. 3 December 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 Knox, David (1 March 2016). "Dream job for CNN’s James Williams". TV Tonight. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  4. ↑ "Five minutes with James Williams - Insight". Oryx. 25 November 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  5. ↑ Ho, Raymond (December 14, 2015). "Qatar Airways Strengthens Relationship With CNN International Through New Travel Series". B&T.
  6. ↑ Byrnes, Holly (December 6, 2015). "Bonnie Sveen and Paul Hogan: Home And Away bubs are twin pin-ups, taxpayers fund Hoges telemovie". The Sunday Telegraph. News Corp Australia. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
  7. ↑ "CNN Business Traveller Concur Interview". Grayling. Archived from the original on 18 June 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  8. ↑ "QA, CNN travel programme in pact for In 24 Hours". Qatar Tribune. September 8, 2016.
  9. ↑ "CNN’s reseprogram In 24 Hours highlightar det bästa i städer runt om i världen". Hotel News. August 24, 2016. Archived from the original on September 3, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  10. ↑ Brown, Joel (8 December 2015). "‘In 24 Hours’ on CNN International". CNN Press Room. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  11. ↑ Williams, James (December 22, 2015). "New York: A place where anything goes… if you know who to ask". Evening Standard.
  12. ↑ "CNNI Spends 24 Hours in Hong Kong". NewsonNews. 31 December 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  13. ↑ "CNN's "In 24 Hours" Arrives in Buenos Aires in February". NewsonNews. 26 January 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  14. ↑ "CNN Visits Sydney "In 24 Hours"". NewsonNews. 20 February 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  15. ↑ "CNN’s Milan in 24 hours". TMF Dialogue. 1 June 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  16. ↑ "Preview: CNN International Programme Information Weeks 13 and 14". CNN Press Room. 11 March 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  17. ↑ "PREVIEW: CNN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME INFORMATION WEEKS 35 & 36". CNN Press Room. 16 August 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  18. ↑ "PREVIEW: CNN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME INFORMATION WEEKS 39 & 40". CNN Press Room. 14 September 2016. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  19. ↑ "PREVIEW: CNN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME INFORMATION WEEKS 49 & 50". CNN Press Room. 23 November 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  20. ↑ "CNN Marrakech in 24 Hours Trailer". CNN Creative Marketing. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  21. ↑ "CNN Cape Town in 24 Hours Trailer". CNN Creative Marketing. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  22. ↑ "CNN Auckland in 24 Hours Trailer". CNN Creative Marketing. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
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