Sky News on DStv investigated by the British broadcasting regulator for business presenter Ian King's f-bomb on live TV.

Sky News (DStv 402) dropping the f-word on viewers, - the incident also heard on MultiChoice's DStv satellite pay-TV platform which carries the British 24-hour TV news channel - will be investigated by the British broadcasting regulator.

Sky News business presenter Ian King uttered the "f" expletive on live TV on Sky News on 30 July and before the watershed time period.

The British regulator Ofcom will now investigate whether Ian King's f-bomb on live TV is in breach of the broadcasting code.

Ian King uttered the F-word during a live interview with economist Michelle Meyer about interest rates in the United States. He blamed his microphone falling out of his ear for the outburst.

"Ofcom is investigating this programme, which included the most offensive language before the 21:00 watershed," says Ofcom in a statement.

The new flagship business show, Ian King Live, set to start on Sky News on Monday 2 June at 20:30.

The new Ian King Live on Sky News (DStv 402) replacing Jeff Randall Live will start on 2 June at 20:30 (South African time) Sky News has announced.

Sky News' new flagship business show which started running a promo for it in May will broadcast live Mondays to Thursdays at 20:30 from the Sky News City studio in The Gherkin.

Ian King Live will be presented by the new business presenter, Ian King.

Ian King Live will help viewers of Sky News understand how the major corporate decisions affect their lives.

"The business agenda is one that affects each and every one of us, and Ian King Live will really help people understand why the decisions that get made every day in the business world, have an impact on the lives they lead," says John Ryley, the head of Sky News in a statement.

"Ian's reputation as a journalist is second to none, and I know his show will become a must view programme in our schedule".

Sky News starts running an on-air promo for Ian King Live, and Ian King taking over for Jeff Randall 'coming soon'.

Sky News (DStv 402) has started running an on-air promo for Ian King Live which will is "coming soon" to Sky News.

Ian King of course is replacing Jeff Randall who've left Sky News and the cancelled Jeff Randall Live.

Ian King will be using the timeslot of Ian King Live on Sky News to cover business and corporate news stories in the way that Jeff Randall did.

Jeff Randall leaving Sky News end of March; Ian King appointed as Sky News' new business presenter.

Jeff Randall is leaving Sky News (DStv 402) at the end of March and will be replaced by Ian King (pictured right) who has been appointed as Sky News' new business news presenter.

It also means the end of Jeff Randall Live on weekdays at 21:00 (South African time), which Ian King will take over.

Sky News says in a press statement that Ian King "will be a lead voice in Sky News' business coverage and will present its daily business programme that tackles the top corporate stories of the day".

"The show based at Sky News' studio in the Gherkin, features hard hitting interviews that puts business leaders through their paces and analyses the big corporate news of the day".

John Ryley, head of Sky News says Ian King is "a powerhouse in business journalism and I know he will make a real impact with our viewers. The business beat has never been more important and I am delighted Ian King has decided to join us and lead the talented team we already have at Sky News".

"I am thrilled to be joining the Sky News team," says Ian King in the statement. "Sky News' business coverage during recent years has been second-to-none and its passion for business news unmatched".