The Media Show - Christiane Amanpour and a brief history of CNN

Christiane Amanpour and a brief history of CNN

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On 1 June 1980, the TV news industry was revolutionised by the launch of CNN, the world's first rolling news channel. Christiane Amanpour, CNN's chief international anchor, looks back on her own career and the reporting which has won her 11 Emmys, 4 Peabodys, and a slew of other awards.

Presenter: Andrea Catherwood Studio Engineer: Tim Heffer Producer: Richard Hooper


Published on Wednesday, 27th May 2020.

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