New programming for GB News

GB News has announced four new strands.

The UK’s newest news channel is to ‘supercharge’ its political coverage with the launch of four dedicated political programmes.

“As a start-up, we set out to shake things up and that’s exactly what we are doing. After just eight weeks on air, we’re evolving rapidly, learning from our audience, and growing fast. There’s a lot more to come.” – Chief Executive Officer GB News, Angelos Frangopoulos

The channel will also be hiring more journalists for its political team, ‘building on the strong backbone already provided by Political Editor Darren McCaffrey, Political Editor Tom Harwood and presenter and former Labour MP Gloria De Piero’ the channel note.

The first programme to launch is The Briefing: PMQs. A weekly dissection of Prime Minister’s Questions. This programme will run every Wednesday while Parliament is sitting, the first offering airs on September 8th.

In the coming weeks GB News will also launch The Briefing: AM with Tom Harwood, The Briefing: Lunchtime with Gloria De Piero and The Briefing: PM with Darren McCaffrey.

The new programmes will, the execs say, ‘feature agenda-setting interviews, robust debate and insightful analysis.’ The promise to also cover politics outside of Westminister is retained with the inclusion of ‘regional mayors and devolved governments’.

“Politics really matters to the communities we serve and our viewers tell us they like our fresh approach, especially the way we genuinely listen to all sides.” – Chief Executive Officer GB News, Angelos Frangopoulos