Seven axes Sunday Night, but not going off air just yet

There has been speculation for some time that Seven would be shutting down its Sunday current affairs program Sunday Night. The closure has been announced on a day that Seven has detailed a major restructure as it looks to streamline the business and find cost savings.

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Craig McPherson, Seven Network Director of News and Public Affairs said in a statement: “After 11 years at the forefront of our Public Affairs offering it is with much sadness I announce the closing down of the day to day operations of Sunday Night: True Stories.

“It has been a very tough decision in a very challenging TV landscape.

“I want to thank the exceptional team of reporters; producers; camera operators; editors and many others who have helped produce more than 500 hours of quality public affairs programming over its lifetime.

“The program itself will remain on-air until the end of the year. A small production team will stay on to produce existing product over this time.

“I wish all those leaving us nothing but the best for the future.”

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