Seven is shaking up weekday afternoons with a new block of game shows and regular live news updates, starting Monday 22 September.
Called Winning Arvo, the line-up runs from 1pm on Seven and 7plus, mixing quiz favourites with hourly headlines delivered by journalist Alex Cullen.
Cullen, who rejoined Seven in July after more than a decade away, said he’s looking forward to the challenge. “I’m so excited to be coming home to Seven and I can’t wait to take viewers through the afternoon with something that’s never been done before. We’re making afternoons fun along with delivering the news that matters,” he said.
Programming director Aaron Howison said the schedule brings together fast-paced quiz shows with live news coverage. “Winning Arvo marks an evolution in afternoon television – an irresistible mix of thrilling, high-stakes game shows and Australia’s #1 news service. This supercharged line-up offers our audience a fresh, engaging and fast paced afternoon viewing experience,” he said.
The daily schedule includes:
- 1.00pm – 7NEWS with Alex Cullen, featuring the latest breaking headlines from Australia and around the world
- Blankety Blank – Bradley Walsh hosts the British panel quiz
- 2.00pm – 7NEWS update with Cullen
- Bridge of Lies – Ross Kemp guides contestants across a tricky quiz bridge
- 3.00pm – 7NEWS update with Cullen
- The Chase UK – Bradley Walsh fronts the popular knowledge contest
- 4.00pm – Seven’s Afternoon News with national and international updates
- 5.00pm – The Chase Australia with Larry Emdur and a roster of Chasers
Winning Arvo begins Monday 22 September on Seven and 7plus.
