7.30
7.30 | |
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Genre | |
Presented by | Sarah Ferguson |
Country of origin | Australia |
Original language | English |
No.of seasons | 13 |
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Executive producer | Joel Tozer |
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Running time | 30 minutes |
Original release | |
Network | Australian Broadcasting Corporation |
Release | 7 March 2011 present | –
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7.30is an Australian nightly television current affairs program which broadcasts onABC TVandABC Newsat7:30 p.m.on Monday to Thursday nights. The program is the flagship for the network and is currently hosted bySarah Ferguson.
History
[edit]The program first aired on 7 March 2011, replacing bothThe 7.30 ReportandStateline.It was originally hosted byLeigh SalesandChris Uhlmann.
In 2012, Uhlmann was appointed as7.30political editor, therefore stepping down as host. Uhlmann remained as political editor until 2013 when he announced that he would be working on a documentary about theRuddandGillard governmentsfor the ABC.Sabra Lanereplaced him as political editor, until she left to host the ABC morning radio current affairs program,AM.[1]
In 2015,Jo Pucciniwas appointed the Executive Producer.[2]
In December 2016, the ABC announced thatAndrew Probynwould replace Sabra Lane as political editor.[3]In August 2017, Probyn moved to a new role as the ABC's political editor replacing Chris Uhlmann who left the broadcaster for theNine Network.
In February 2018,Laura Tinglewas appointed as political editor replacing Probyn.[4]
In 2014,Sarah Fergusonhosted the show whilst Leigh Sales was on maternity leave.[5]She received critical acclaim for her hard-hitting interview style from many Australian media outlets.[6]Laura Tingle,Michael Rowland,Virginia Trioli,Ellen FanningandDavid Speersare fill-in presenters.
In 2018 Justin Stevens was appointed the Executive Producer.
In February 2022, Sales announced that she would be stepping down as host after almost 12 years in the role. She would finish at the program in June, after the federal election and will stay with the ABC.[7]Current executive producer Justin Stevens will also be leaving the role imminently to become the head of the ABC's news, analysis and investigations division.
In April 2022, the ABC announcedSarah Fergusonwould return from her role as special correspondent in Washington to succeed Sales as the host of7.30from July 2022.[8]
Joel Tozer was announced as the new Executive Producer of the program in June of 2022, taking over from Justin Stevens who was becoming the network's Director of News.[9]
Hosts
[edit]Presenter | Tenure |
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Leigh Sales | 2011–2022 |
Chris Uhlmann | 2011–2012 |
Sarah Ferguson | 2022–present |
Laura Tingle | 2018–present |
State editions
[edit]On 28 November 2014Quentin Dempsterannounced the final episode of the state editions would be the following week (5 December 2014), corresponding with his departure from the public broadcaster.
The state editions of7.30were broadcast onABCat 7:30 p.m., with eight separate state and territory specific editions. Each local version of7.30was also broadcast nationally onABC Newsover the weekend.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^Lallo, Michael (26 October 2016)."Sabra Lane quits 7.30 to host the ABC's flagship radio show, AM".The Sydney Morning Herald.Retrieved3 February2017.
- ^Aston, Joe (18 March 2015)."Jo Puccini appointed new EP of 7:30".Financial Review.Retrieved17 August2018.
- ^"Andrew Probyn joins ABC News".About the ABC.16 December 2016.Retrieved2 March2017.
- ^Carmody, Broede (12 February 2018)."Laura Tingle named chief political correspondent for ABC's 7.30 program".The Sydney Morning Herald.Retrieved12 February2018.
- ^"Sarah Ferguson to host 7.30 when Leigh Sales takes leave".The Australian.5 December 2013. Archived fromthe originalon 12 August 2014.Retrieved18 August2018.
- ^Mathieson, Craig (30 May 2014)."Why Sarah Ferguson won't be easily forgotten as ABC's 7.30 presenter".The Sydney Morning Herald.Retrieved17 August2018.
- ^"Leigh Sales announces she is stepping down as presenter of 7.30".ABC News.10 February 2022.Retrieved10 February2022.
- ^Knox, David (29 April 2022)."Sarah Ferguson to host 7:30".TV Tonight.Retrieved29 April2022.
- ^Down, Rhiannon (30 May 2022)."ABC nabs Nine star producer Joel Tozer in revamp".The Australian.