News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 To Launch Two New Shows: The Nation@5 and 18 (Degree) South
New Delhi: As the nation moves closer to the General Elections, CNN-News18 will be launching two new shows –The Nation@5 and 18 (Degree)South18 (Degree)South. Leveraging News18 Network’s extensive network of seasoned journalists, the shows are aimed at building an all-inclusive discourse on news television.
The Nation@5will kick off Primetime 2.0 from the CNN-News18 newsroomon weekdays at 5PM and will be anchored by Anand Narasimhan. A fast-paced news driven show, it will bring top stories of the day for the viewers backed by reporter inputs and views from voices that reflect all the opinions around the story. Crisp debates with limited guests, the show will incorporate leading social media conversations, news wraps, etc. for greater viewer interactivity. The show will air from 7th January, 2019.
Deriving its name from Southern India’s geographical start, 18 (Degrees) South, The showwill focus on major news from the southern states of the country. Recognising the underrepresentation of this region in the mainstream news, the show will not only bring forth biggest stories from south but also contextualize national stories for a southern audience. The show will be anchored by CNN-News18’s Editor – Output, Zakka Jacob and will air at 4PM on weekdays. Being from Southern India, Zakka will bring a fresh approach to news telling in his inimitable style. The show will go live from 14th January, 2019.
News Broadcasting
BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest overhaul in 15 years
Cost pressures and leadership change drive major workforce reduction plan
LONDON: BBC has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, in what marks its biggest downsizing in 15 years.
The announcement was made during an all-staff meeting led by interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies, as the broadcaster moves to tackle mounting financial pressures and reshape its operations.
Between 1,800 and 2,000 roles are expected to be eliminated from a workforce of around 21,500. The cuts form part of a broader plan to save £500 million over the next two years, aimed at offsetting rising costs, stagnating licence fee income and weaker commercial revenues.
In a communication to staff, BBC interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said, “I know this creates real uncertainty, but we wanted to be open about the challenge,” acknowledging the impact the move would have across the organisation.
The restructuring comes at a time of leadership transition. Former director-general Tim Davie stepped down earlier this month, with Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, set to take over the role on May 18, 2026.
While some cost-cutting measures are being implemented immediately, the majority of the structural changes are expected to roll out over the next few years, with full savings targeted by the 2027–2028 financial year.
The broadcaster had earlier signalled its intent to reduce its cost base by around 10 per cent over a three-year period, warning of “difficult choices” as it adapts to shifting economic realities and audience expectations.
With operating costs hovering around £6 billion annually, the BBC’s latest move underscores the scale of the financial challenge it faces, as it balances public service commitments with the need for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
