TalkTV, the new channel from Rupert Murdoch's News UK, will launch on Monday, April 25, it has been announced.
The station will feature a primetime lineup with shows hosted by Piers Morgan, Tom Newton Dunn and Sharon Osbourne, while during the daytime the channel will simulcast the output of talkRADIO.
From launch TalkTV will be available on Sky, Virgin Media, Freeview and Freesat and will also be streamed on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung TV Plus and YouTube.
"TalkTV will be a new voice for viewers who are interested in straight talking opinions and expert insight on news and current affairs," said Scott Taunton, evp of broadcasting at News UK.
"The channel has been designed for the streaming age and will be accessible on linear TV as well as via social and on demand programming.
"We have a roster of new talent who will bring compelling new shows to the screen every weekday evening, alongside journalists from across News UK who have expertise in every genre.
"Our existing professional talent on TalkRadio already have their own followings and we will be bringing these popular and informed discussions about news and current affairs to a wider audience.
"Our launch schedule should get the nation talking and bring new choice to viewers in the market."
Further presenters are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
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