New Christiane Amanpour Series Set for CNN International

LONDON: Christiane Amanpour’s new series, Amanpour, is to launch on April 16, serving as the centerpiece of a new CNN International lineup.

The show will air in prime time in Europe and around the globe in more than 200 territories. The half-hour series will air twice during European prime time. Liza McGuirk serves as executive producer for Amanpour.

The new CNN International European prime-time lineup includes International Desk, Quest Means Business, Connect the World with Becky Anderson and others.

“We are delighted to see Amanpour return to the heart of CNN International’s lineup,” said Tony Maddox, the executive VP and managing director of CNN International. “Christiane has proven herself time and time again to be the leading international journalist in television news and with Liza’s commitment to producing compelling television, Amanpour will showcase the very best CNN has to offer.”

“I’m thrilled that Christiane’s powerful, utterly original journalistic voice will once again be heard around the world, and I look forward to helping her shape an important program at a time of great global change,” added McGuirk.