Sky News to launch new late-night show The Wrap, hosted by Anna Botting and Gillian Joseph | UK News

Sky News has announced a brand new late-night show – The Wrap – fronted by Anna Botting and Gillian Joseph.

Launching on 26 January, the new-look broadcast will focus on debating, analysing and making sense of the day’s news, not just reporting it, and will run from 10pm until midnight.

Moving away from the traditional round-up, The Wrap will feature high-profile panellists, from leading experts and journalists to special guests, for a live, fast-moving conversation.

Botting, who is one of Sky News’ longest-serving presenters – having joined in 1995 and reported on some of the biggest stories – will host from Monday to Thursday.

She said the new show’s format “means we can be even more nimble at adapting to breaking news”, adding: “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.”

And with more than 30 years of broadcasting under her belt, with coverage for Sky of every UK general election since 2001, Joseph will lead the Friday to Sunday broadcasts.

She added: “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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David Rhodes, executive chairman of Sky News, said in a statement: “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’.”