Sky News Launches The Wrap

Sky News has announced The Wrap, an overhaul of its 10pm slot that shifts from a conventional late-night bulletin to a programme centred on debate, analysis and explaining the day's developments.

Debuting Monday 26 January, The Wrap will run from 10pm until midnight each night, mirroring how people now consume news in a 24/7 digital environment. With audiences receiving breaking updates instantly, the show will emphasise innovative video storytelling and explanatory journalism over traditional TV packages.

Tapping into demand for personality, perspective and conversation — evident in the rise of news chat formats on YouTube and social platforms — the show will be fronted by Anna Botting (Mon–Thu) and Gillian Joseph (Fri–Sun), two of Sky News’ most experienced anchors.

Each night, high-profile panellists spanning leading experts, journalists and special guests will stay for the duration, driving a live, fast-moving discussion that reacts in real time to events and a shifting agenda.

A nightly look at the next day's newspapers remains a key pillar, giving viewers clarity on how the agenda is forming overnight and positioning the programme as a bridge between the day just gone and the one ahead.

Broadcasting from a newly rebranded Sky News studio at Millbank during the week, The Wrap recasts the flagship 10pm output as a rolling late-night hub for live reporting, expert commentary and agenda-setting discussion.

David Rhodes, Executive Chairman of Sky News, said: "The 10pm slot has been a cornerstone of Sky News for years. Anna and Gillian remain at the helm, now leading greater conversation, explanation and debate. More than the news at 10, The Wrap will have a new format that increasingly values context and live discussion alongside breaking news, ensuring audiences get The Full Story, First"

Anna Botting, Chief Presenter at Sky News, said: "I started presenting Sky News at Ten twenty years ago and it’s really exciting that we are now evolving the show. The Wrap moves away from being a traditional News at 10 bulletin and means we can be even more nimble at adapting to breaking news. Think of it as a hub for debate and analysis, with our brilliant guests, available wherever you choose to watch. Having seen the industry transform over my 35 years as a journalist, I’m thrilled to be part of this bold and dynamic new chapter."

Gillian Joseph, Chief Presenter at Sky News, said: "From my first day presenting News at Ten, I was full of pride to anchor the flagship programme. 21 years later, and I’m just as delighted to be presenting its successor - The Wrap. Audiences today don’t just want to know what’s happened, they want to understand why it matters. The Wrap gives us the space to unpack the stories shaping our world, and hear different perspectives. I’m genuinely excited to share this new show."