TV3 has announced the launch of the main evening news at 8pm, commencing Monday March 30th
The new 30 minute comprehensive news programme, hosted by Senior TV3 News anchor Colette Fitzpatrick, brings viewers the day’s main national and international news stories, in a fast-paced programme which will also incorporate a comprehensive business and sports news section, followed by the national weather.
With commuting times becoming longer, and a greater availability of audience in the early peak viewing time, TV3 has chosen the 8pm broadcast slot to provide its viewers with an alternative news time which is the norm throughout continental Europe including: Spain (Cuatro) France (TF1) Portugal (SIC) Italy (RAI).
TV3 Group Director of News & Public Affairs Programming, Andrew Hanlon, said: ‘The introduction of ‘TV3 News at 8’ has been planned for some time and forms part of the evolution of TV3’s overall new schedule of programmes and the introduction of landmark shows such as ‘Red Rock’ and ‘The Seven O' Clock Show’. For many people, catching the early evening news just isn’t an option as they are still travelling home from work. Now, ‘TV3 News at 8’ follows a long established European tradition, giving viewers the news at a time that suits them.’
‘TV3’s News at 5.30’ (which averages 152k viewers YTD) and the ‘TV3 News at 12.30’ will continue in their respective slots in addition to news bulletins on ‘Ireland AM’ and ‘Tonight with Vincent Browne’ at 11pm.
‘TV3 News at 8’ will commence on Monday, March 30th.
