In 24 Hours

In 24 Hours
Genre Travel
Presented by James Williams
No. of series 2
No. of episodes 5 (as of April 2016)
Production
Location(s) Varies
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time 30 minutes (inc. adverts)
Release
Original network CNN International
Original release 9 December 2015 – present
External links
Website

In 24 Hours is a monthly travel television program on CNN International hosted by James Williams.

The program premiered on 9 December 2015[1] and follows Williams spending a full day and night in a different city each episode, exploring culture, sights and unique experiences, focusing on the premium travel market.[2][3] In many episodes, local celebrities are featured including Andrew Lloyd Webber and Anthony Bourdain.[4][5]

Williams was a producer[6] and occasional presenter on long running CNN travel program CNN Business Traveller before being given his own show.[3][7]

The first and second seasons of the program are sponsored by Qatar Airways.[1][8] The program returned for a second season on September 7, 2016.[9]

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
15December 9, 2015 (2015-12-09)April 6, 2016 (2016-04-06)
2TBA7 September 2016 (2016-09-07)TBA

Season 1

No. Destination Original air date
1New York City, United StatesDecember 9, 2015 (2015-12-09)
James finds out what chef Anthony Bourdain's favourite places are, a flyover of Manhattan in a Blade helicopter, explores the secrets of Grand Central Station and visits the world's most expensive penthouse.[10][11]
2Hong KongJanuary 6, 2016 (2016-01-06)
James gets a martial arts lesson, visits the family of aclaimed tailor Ascot Chang and goes paragliding. Jimmy Choo reveals his favourite things about Hong Kong.[12]
3Buenos Aires, ArgentinaFebruary 3, 2016 (2016-02-03)
James takes a helicopter ride to the Puesto Viejo polo club and learns the sport from Santiago de Astrada, goes wine tasting and gets a close shave from the most sought-after barber in the city.[13]
4Sydney, AustraliaMarch 2, 2016 (2016-03-02)
In his home town[3] James goes sailing with 2015 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race winner Paul Clitheroe, visits animals at the Symbio Wildlife Park, takes a surf lesson from Stephanie Gilmore and has dinner beside the Sydney Opera House.[14]
5Milan, ItalyApril 6, 2016 (2016-04-06)
James takes a Ferrari 488 for a spin at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza circuit, chats to Giorgio Armani at Milan Fashion Week and searches for truffles.[15][16]

Season 2

No. Destination Original air date
1Los Angeles, United StatesSeptember 7, 2016 (2016-09-07)
James takes a yoga class at the Four Seasons in Beverley Hills, discovers Moon Juice in the Silver Lake neighbourhood, takes a tour of the Warner Bros studio lot and gets a rare invite to the Academy of Magical Arts.[17]
2London, UKOctober 5, 2016 (2016-10-05)
James takes to the All England Tennis Club with Pat Cash, has lunch with chef Jamie Oliver, heads to Old Bond Street for some shopping and takes a helicopter ride over the unique London skyline.[18]
3Shanghai, ChinaNovember 2, 2016 (2016-11-02)
James begins his day in Shanghai on the Jin Mao Tower Skywalk.

References

  1. 1 2 "Qatar Airways strengthens relationship with CNN International through sponsorship of monthly travel series, 'In 24 Hours'". Turner. 9 December 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  2. "AUSTRALIAN JAMES WILLIAMS HOSTS CNN'S NEW TRAVEL SHOW IN 24 HOURS" (PDF). ASTRA. 3 December 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 Knox, David (1 March 2016). "Dream job for CNN's James Williams". TV Tonight. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  4. "Five minutes with James Williams - Insight". Oryx. 25 November 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  5. Ho, Raymond (December 14, 2015). "Qatar Airways Strengthens Relationship With CNN International Through New Travel Series". B&T.
  6. Byrnes, Holly (December 6, 2015). "Bonnie Sveen and Paul Hogan: Home And Away bubs are twin pin-ups, taxpayers fund Hoges telemovie". The Sunday Telegraph. News Corp Australia. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
  7. "CNN Business Traveller Concur Interview". Grayling. Archived from the original on 18 June 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  8. "QA, CNN travel programme in pact for In 24 Hours". Qatar Tribune. September 8, 2016.
  9. "CNN's reseprogram In 24 Hours highlightar det bästa i städer runt om i världen". Hotel News. August 24, 2016. Archived from the original on September 3, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  10. Brown, Joel (8 December 2015). "'In 24 Hours' on CNN International". CNN Press Room. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  11. Williams, James (December 22, 2015). "New York: A place where anything goes… if you know who to ask". Evening Standard.
  12. "CNNI Spends 24 Hours in Hong Kong". NewsonNews. 31 December 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  13. "CNN's "In 24 Hours" Arrives in Buenos Aires in February". NewsonNews. 26 January 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  14. "CNN Visits Sydney "In 24 Hours"". NewsonNews. 20 February 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  15. "CNN's Milan in 24 hours". TMF Dialogue. 1 June 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  16. "Preview: CNN International Programme Information Weeks 13 and 14". CNN Press Room. 11 March 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  17. "PREVIEW: CNN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME INFORMATION WEEKS 35 & 36". CNN Press Room. 16 August 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  18. "PREVIEW: CNN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME INFORMATION WEEKS 39 & 40". CNN Press Room. 14 September 2016. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
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