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By Jon Donnis
Sky News has announced The Wrap, a major reworking of its 10pm output that moves away from the familiar late night bulletin and towards something more reflective and discursive. Rather than simply recounting events, the programme is designed to debate, analyse and make sense of the day's news.
Launching on Monday 26 January, The Wrap will air every night from 10pm until midnight. The shift reflects how people now consume news in a permanently connected world. Breaking stories reach audiences instantly on phones and social platforms, which means fewer viewers are waiting for a fixed bulletin at the end of the day to catch up. In response, the new format places greater emphasis on analysis and inventive video storytelling instead of traditional packaged reports.
The change also taps into a growing appetite for news with personality and perspective. Audiences are increasingly drawn to conversation led formats, a trend clearly visible in the rise of news discussion shows on YouTube and across social video. The Wrap embraces this approach and will be hosted by Anna Botting from Monday to Thursday and Gillian Joseph from Friday to Sunday, bringing together two of Sky News' most established and trusted presenters.
Each night will feature a panel of high-profile voices, including experts, journalists and special guests, who remain for the full programme. This structure allows for a live, fast moving discussion that can respond to events as they unfold and adapt to a constantly changing news agenda.
A key element of the show will remain a look ahead at the next day's newspapers. This segment offers viewers insight into how the agenda is taking shape overnight and positions The Wrap as a link between the day that has passed and the one about to begin.
Broadcast from a newly rebranded Sky News studio at Millbank during the week, The Wrap transforms the channel's flagship 10pm slot into a late night hub for live reporting, expert insight and agenda setting conversation.
David Rhodes, Executive Chairman of Sky News, said: "The 10pm slot has been a cornerstone of Sky News for years. Anna and Gillian remain at the helm, now leading greater conversation, explanation and debate. More than the news at 10, The Wrap will have a new format that increasingly values context and live discussion alongside breaking news, ensuring audiences get "The Full Story, First".
Anna Botting, Chief Presenter at Sky News, said: "I started presenting Sky News at Ten twenty years ago and it's really exciting that we are now evolving the show. The Wrap moves away from being a traditional News at 10 bulletin and means we can be even more nimble at adapting to breaking news. Think of it as a hub for debate and analysis, with our brilliant guests, available wherever you choose to watch. Having seen the industry transform over my 35 years as a journalist, I'm thrilled to be part of this bold and dynamic new chapter."
Gillian Joseph, Chief Presenter at Sky News, said: "From my first day presenting News at Ten, I was full of pride to anchor the flagship programme. 21 years later, and I'm just as delighted to be presenting its successor - The Wrap. Audiences today don't just want to know what's happened, they want to understand why it matters. The Wrap gives us the space to unpack the stories shaping our world, and hear different perspectives. I'm genuinely excited to share this new show."
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