Creative new show ‘The Wrap’ to replace Sky News at 10
Sky News has unveiled The Wrap, a bold evolution of its 10pm output that shifts beyond the conventional late-night bulletin to prioritise debate, analysis and interpretation of the day’s news, rather than simply reporting it.
Launching on Monday 26 January, The Wrap will air nightly from 10pm to midnight, reflecting the way audiences now consume news. In a 24/7 digital environment, breaking stories reach viewers instantly, wherever they are, meaning fewer people depend on a scheduled bulletin at the end of the day. In response, the programme will place greater emphasis on innovative video storytelling and in-depth analysis, moving away from traditional TV packages.
Audiences are also increasingly drawn to content that delivers personality, perspective and conversation – a shift reflected in the growth of news-led chat shows on YouTube and social platforms. The Wrap taps into this appetite for discussion-driven, personality-led journalism and will be presented by Anna Botting (Mon–Thu) and Gillian Joseph (Fri–Sun), two of Sky News’ most experienced and respected anchors.
Each night, high-profile panellists – including leading experts, journalists and special guests – will join the programme for its full duration, creating a live, fast-paced conversation that responds to events in real time and keeps up with an ever-changing news agenda.
A key feature of The Wrap will remain the review of the next day’s newspapers, giving viewers insight into how the agenda is being shaped overnight and reinforcing the programme’s role as a bridge between the day just ended and the one ahead.
Broadcast from a newly rebranded Sky News studio at Millbank during the week, The Wrap transforms Sky News’ flagship 10pm slot into a rolling late-night hub for live reporting, expert insight 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.”