BBC hopes a Laura Kuenssberg 'post-match analysis' podcast will give her the edge in a new Sunday TV politics battle with Sky News host Trevor Phillips
as former chairman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, gives him an advantage when grilling leading decision-makers.
“At 8.30am viewers aren’t just looking for headline-seeking interviews. They want a deeper understanding of the issues,” he said. Phillips secured the Sky role after “the longest apprenticeship in TV history” – he began his career as a researcher for the LWT Sunday political show presented by legendary inquisitor Brian Walden in the late 70s and 80s.
Kuenssberg and the Radio 4 Broadcasting House presenter Paddy O’Connell will join forces for a weekend extension ofThe pair will deliver “straight from the green room” insights into their respective Sunday morning programmes and “chew over the weekend’s news.”will preview the upcoming Sunday shows, making Newscast a seven day a-week brand, with the BBC committing to the extra episodes until at least the general election.
Phillips, 69, the first person of colour to become permanent host of a flagship Sunday politics show, said he would use his background and family experience to inform discussions on issues such as immigration.
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