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Worklife
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Created byBBC World News
Presented byTanya Beckett
Jamie Robertson
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Production locationsStudio C, Broadcasting House, London
Running time30 minutes
Original release
NetworkBBC World News
Release1 February 2010 (2010-02-01) –
present
Related
World News Today
World Business Report

Business Edition is a news programme that premiered on BBC World News on 1 February 2010 as part of a network-wide refresh.[1] The programme is presented by Tanya Beckett (Monday–Thursday) and Jamie Robertson (Friday). The programme examines the inner workings of business, translating complex financial stories to give viewers a clearer understanding of the rapidly changing global economy, and how it will impact on their lives. It also includes the top global news stories of the day as well as weather updates.

History

Business Edition was reduced from 60 to 45 then to a 30 minute structure on 9 November 2010. The programme was replaced with an edition of BBC World News from April 2011. Business Edition with Tanya Beckett returned to BBC World News on 18 June 2012 at 22:00 GMT.

Presenters

Presenter Role
Tanya Beckett Main Presenter (Monday-Thursday)
Jamie Robertson Main Presenter (Friday)
Maryam Moshiri Relief Presenter
Juliette Foster
Alice Baxter
Mariko Oi

Schedule

The programme is presented every weekday from studios in Central London at 22:00 GMT.

References

  1. ^ "BBC World News launches channel refresh with news programmes tailored to regional audiences - New look and schedule line-up across channel" (Press release). BBC. 28 January 2010. Retrieved 16 March 2013.