You're reading it here first. CNN International (DStv 401) has a great new primetime schedule for news junkies (like me). TWO BRAND NEW SHOWS are also set to start soon, World One and Amanpour - which I'll tell you about tomorrow.But back to the schedule and I'll start with the show I personally watch and like the most:
International Desk
Presenter: Hala Gorani
Why it's cool: Hala is funny. She also doesn't really go with a script. The show is pacey, it's TRULY interactive and the hourly show every day immerses you in the news. She makes jokes, she covers really interesting stuff. Hala also has her own blog entitled Today at the IDesk which you can find here: www.cnn.com/idesk
Catch it: Weekdays, 18:00
Quest Means Business
Presenter: Richard Quest
Why it's cool: He visited South Africa earlier this year but MultiChoice and DStv didn't tell me about it, didn't invite me and didn't want me to talk to him. He had some lovely and choice words for SAA though while he visited to do some stories about South Africa's preparations for next year's World Cup Soccer. The tad eccentric Richard breaks down the facts and figures of the business world into easy to understand stories.
Catch it: Weekdays, 20:00
Connect the World with Becky Anderson
Presenter: Becky Anderson
Why it's cool: It's kinda ''connect the dots'' but on a global scale. With the news. Becky takes seemingly unrelated global stories and explores how and event or some news thing has an impact on something seemingly unrelated, yet connected. Very interesting.
Catch it: Weekdays, 22:00
