Lateline to return March 9
The ABC has announced Lateline will return on ABC News 24 on March 9.
The announcement:
Award-winning current affairs program Lateline returns to air on Monday March 9 in a new home, with a refreshed format and at a more accessible time.
Viewers nationwide can watch Lateline on dedicated news channel ABC News 24 in the earlier timeslot of 9:30pm AEDT and again on ABC TV at 10:30pm (local time).
Hosted by Emma Alberici and Tony Jones, and marking its 25th anniversary this year, the program will continue its tradition of breaking stories and setting the news agenda.
ABC Director of News Kate Torney said: “Lateline represents a commitment to in-depth analysis and current affairs on News 24 in the evenings.
“It will have more time for longer investigative items, the ability to tackle stories from more diverse angles, and our interviews with politicians and industry and community leaders will be extended, allowing us to advance the news agenda and dig deeper.”
Lateline has updated its format several times since its 1990 launch, from a single-issue interview show to offering an overview of the day’s key events.
Led by Head of Current Affairs Bruce Belsham and EP Lisa Whitby, its latest reworking refines the program’s format while preserving the elements that have made it great: major news-breaking interviews and original investigations.
The new Lateline will have a more flexible format featuring interviews, stories and investigations. The changes make it less of a news bulletin; a gap already filled by the 7pm News and the continuous news services on ABC News 24 and ABC News Online.
“We are very appreciative of all the hard work Lateline staff have put into the relaunch and we are excited by its imminent return,” said Belsham.
Tony Jones said helming Lateline was a privilege.
“With a rich broadcasting history of 25 years Lateline remains essential viewing and we’ll be reaching an even broader audience through increased engagement with social media,” he said.
Emma Alberici said she was looking forward to re-engaging with the audience and bringing them a fresh take on current events.
“We also want to hear viewers’ thoughts on the stories making news and the issues that matter to them,” she said.
Follow @Lateline and keep up to date with what’s happening at www.facebook.com/ABCLateline
You can also watch the LIVE stream at www.abc.net.au/news24 or catch up on iview.
Award-winning current affairs program Lateline returns to air on Monday March 9 in a new home, with a refreshed format and at a more accessible time.
Viewers nationwide can watch Lateline on dedicated news channel ABC News 24 in the earlier timeslot of 9:30pm AEDT and again on ABC TV at 10:30pm (local time).
Hosted by Emma Alberici and Tony Jones, and marking its 25th anniversary this year, the program will continue its tradition of breaking stories and setting the news agenda.
ABC Director of News Kate Torney said: “Lateline represents a commitment to in-depth analysis and current affairs on News 24 in the evenings.
“It will have more time for longer investigative items, the ability to tackle stories from more diverse angles, and our interviews with politicians and industry and community leaders will be extended, allowing us to advance the news agenda and dig deeper.”
Lateline has updated its format several times since its 1990 launch, from a single-issue interview show to offering an overview of the day’s key events.
Led by Head of Current Affairs Bruce Belsham and EP Lisa Whitby, its latest reworking refines the program’s format while preserving the elements that have made it great: major news-breaking interviews and original investigations.
The new Lateline will have a more flexible format featuring interviews, stories and investigations. The changes make it less of a news bulletin; a gap already filled by the 7pm News and the continuous news services on ABC News 24 and ABC News Online.
“We are very appreciative of all the hard work Lateline staff have put into the relaunch and we are excited by its imminent return,” said Belsham.
Tony Jones said helming Lateline was a privilege.
“With a rich broadcasting history of 25 years Lateline remains essential viewing and we’ll be reaching an even broader audience through increased engagement with social media,” he said.
Emma Alberici said she was looking forward to re-engaging with the audience and bringing them a fresh take on current events.
“We also want to hear viewers’ thoughts on the stories making news and the issues that matter to them,” she said.
Follow @Lateline and keep up to date with what’s happening at www.facebook.com/ABCLateline
You can also watch the LIVE stream at www.abc.net.au/news24 or catch up on iview.
Source: ABC media release
So pleased to hear of the return of “Lateline”…a truly professionally presented news program.
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