The B Team with Peter Berner

Summary

The B Team with Peter Berner (also known simply as The B Team) is a twice-weekly Australian current affairs television program which aired on Sky News Live.[1] The program is hosted by comedian Peter Berner.[2]

The B Team with Peter Berner
GenreCurrent Affairs, Commentary
Presented byPeter Berner
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
Production
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time1 hour (inc. adverts)
Original release
NetworkSky News Live
Release16 July 2016 (2016-07-16) –
2 September 2017 (2017-09-02)

Berner describes the program as a "unique and lively take on the lighter side of the news and events making headlines."[3]

The show premiered on 16 July 2016 and airs on Saturday nights at 9pm (AEST), in the timeslot Paul Murray Live airs on weeknights.[4][5] The program replaced Saturday Live, which aired during the 2016 election campaign. The program added a second weekly edition on Friday nights from 16 September 2016, replacing a compilation episode of Paul Murray Live.[6][7]

The program was cancelled in September 2017.[8]

References edit

  1. ^ Knox, David (18 July 2016). "New weekend line-up on SKY News". TV Tonight. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  2. ^ "Jaynie Seal desk job proves Sky's no limit for Weather Channel favourite". The Sunday Telegraph. 17 July 2016. Archived from the original on 17 July 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  3. ^ Perry, Kevin (18 July 2016). "Sky News revamps weekend lineup with Paul Murray, Peter Berner & Peter van Onselen". Decider TV. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  4. ^ "The B Team with Peter Berner - TV Guide". Foxtel. 16 July 2016. Archived from the original on 16 July 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  5. ^ Knox, David (17 July 2016). "Peter Berner joins SKY News". TV Tonight. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  6. ^ "The B Team with Peter Berner - now twice a week promo". YouTube. 14 September 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
  7. ^ Knox, David (4 October 2016). "Peter Berner's double act". TV Tonight. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  8. ^ Knox, David (10 October 2017). "Axed: The B Team with Peter Berner". TV Tonight. Retrieved 10 October 2017.

External links edit

  • Sky News Official site
  • First Sky News Promo for The B Team via YouTube