Impact (TV programme)

Impact
Final title card, used from 2019 to 2023.
Also known asImpact Asia with Mishal Husain (2010–2011)
Impact with Mishal Husain (2011–2014)
Impact with Yalda Hakim (2014–2023)
Created byBBC World News
Presented byYalda Hakim
Philippa Thomas (former)
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Production locationsStudio C, Broadcasting House, London
Running time30–45 minutes
Production companyBBC
Original release
NetworkBBC World News
Release1 February 2010 (2010-02-01) –
3 March 2023 (2023-03-03)
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Impact (formerly Impact Asia), styled also as Impact with Yalda Hakim is a news programme that premiered on BBC World News on 1 February 2010 as part of a network-wide refresh.[1] The programme was initially hosted by Mishal Husain, but in later years, the presenter is Yalda Hakim,[2] who replaced previous presenter Mishal Husain. The programme brought audiences a mixture of breaking news, debate and analysis using the BBC's range of correspondents based in the Asia Pacific regions and around the world. Broadcasting political, diplomatic, business, sports and breaking news stories directly affecting Asia Pacific, the programme aimed to analyse stories from a global perspective. The format included sport, business and weather updates. The programme aired until 3 March 2023.

  1. ^ Brown, Maggie (1 February 2010). "BBC World News channel revamps to give presenters higher profile". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  2. ^ "Yalda Hakim joins Impact and Jon Sopel becomes the BBC's North America Editor". www.bbc.co.uk. 30 April 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2019.