Amanpour
Global affairs interview program hosted by Christiane Amanpour.
Amanpour (stylized as Amanpour.) is a global affairs interview television program hosted by British-Iranian journalist Christiane Amanpour. It airs weeknights on CNN International and has been broadcast on CNN Brazil and CNN Philippines, as well as on PBS under the title Amanpour & Company. The program is known for its three-segment format and high-profile interviews with world leaders and newsmakers.
- Host
- Christiane Amanpour
- Network
- CNN International
- First aired
- September 21, 2009
- Genre
- Global affairs interview program
- Format
- Three segments: The Brief, interview, Imagine a World
- Notable interviewees
- Joko Widodo, Robert Mugabe, Hillary Clinton, Bob Gates, Queen Rania of Jordan
Lore & Background
Amanpour debuted on September 21, 2009 on CNN International. Its first run ended in April 2010 after Amanpour left CNN to host This Week on ABC. Upon her return in 2011, the series relaunched on April 16, 2012, airing weekdays on CNN International. On March 30, 2015, it began airing on CNN in the US on weekdays. The program has featured interviews with figures such as Joko Widodo, Robert Mugabe, Jacob Zuma, Queen Rania of Jordan, Ehud Barak, Hillary Clinton, Bob Gates, Mohamed ElBaradei, Hans Blix, and Goodluck Jonathan.
Reader's Guide
Amanpour has been a significant platform for global affairs journalism, offering in-depth interviews with high-profile newsmakers and politicians. The show's format includes a personal storytelling segment called 'The Brief' and a closing thought segment 'Imagine a World.' It has been recognized with awards, including Christiane Amanpour winning Television Personality of the Year in 2015 at the AIB Media Excellence Awards and a Gracie Award in 2016 for Best Talk Show - News. The program expanded to CNN Brazil in March 2020 and has aired occasionally on CNN Philippines since August 2016, with a full-time relaunch in January 2018. In December 2017, it began airing on PBS as an interim replacement for Charlie Rose, later becoming Amanpour & Company in September 2018. The show moved to a one-hour format in September 2018 as part of a CNN International revamp.
Did You Know?
- It features three segments: 'The Brief', an interview, and 'Imagine a World'.
- Christiane Amanpour won Television Personality of the Year for the show in 2015 at the AIB Media Excellence Awards.
- The show began airing on PBS as Amanpour & Company on September 10, 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amanpour and who hosts it?
Amanpour is a global affairs interview program hosted by British-Iranian journalist Christiane Amanpour, known for its conversations with world leaders and major newsmakers.
What is the format of an Amanpour episode?
Each episode follows a three-part structure consisting of The Brief, a main interview segment, and a closing piece called Imagine a World.
When did Amanpour first air?
The show premiered on September 21, 2009, on CNN International.
Where can viewers watch Amanpour?
It airs weeknights on CNN International and is also broadcast on CNN Brazil and CNN Philippines, while PBS carries it in the U.S. under the title Amanpour & Company.
Who are some notable guests on Amanpour?
Notable interviewees have included Joko Widodo, Robert Mugabe, Hillary Clinton, Bob Gates, and Queen Rania of Jordan.
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