International Desk
| International Desk | |
|---|---|
| Presented by | Robyn Curnow (2014-present) Hala Gorani (2009–2014) Michael Holmes (2011–2014) Former:Isha Sesay (2009–2011) Fionnuala Sweeney(Substitute Anchor) |
| Production | |
| Production location(s) | Atlanta |
| Running time | 30-60 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | CNN International |
| Picture format | 480i, 576i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | 9 February 2009 – present |
| External links | |
| Website | |
International Desk (also referred to as the I-Desk) is a news program on CNN International. The fast-paced program delivers a roundup of the events of the day. The show airs twice a day on weekdays, with the 10:00 ET/16:00 CET edition anchored by Robyn Curnow and the 12:00 ET/19:00 CET edition anchored also by Robyn Curnow. I-Desk is broadcast from CNN Center in Atlanta.[1]
The show was launched in 2009 as part of a slate of new programming for primetime in Europe.[2] Gorani was initially the sole anchor when I-Desk premiered on 9 February 2009, with the program airing once a day.[3] Isha Sesay later joined on 20 April 2009 to host the 10:00 ET edition, with Gorani hosting a second block two hours later. Sesay swapped roles with Holmes in September 2011, taking over as presenter of BackStory, while Holmes took over at I-Desk.[4]
The Weekend edition is anchored by Jonathan Mann and Ralitsa Vassileva.
