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Sue Inglish to head analysis, research for BBC News
MUMBAI: UK broadcaster BBC News director Helen Boaden has announced that Sue Inglish has been appointed to the new combined role of head of political programmes, analysis and research.
In her new role, Sue will take on additional responsibility for all of the BBC’s political programming. This includes shows like The Daily Politics, This Week, and Question Time . She will also be in charge of the BBC’s Parliament Channel.
Before joining the BBC, Inglish worked extensively for ITN from 1983-1997 where she was ultimately deputy editor of Channel Four News.
There, she was responsible for editorial, financial, staff and resource management of ITN’s programmes for Channel Four including the nightly Channel Four News, a daily political programme from Westminster, as well as special current affairs programmes and documentaries.
Inglish joined BBC News in 2002 from ITN New Media where, as editor, she was responsible for itn.co.uk and the interactive element of its 24 hour news channel.
Prior to that she was editor of LBC (from 1999 to 2000) and from 1997 to 2000 was head of programme strategy for Euronews.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
