General Election TV Coverage Guide (July 4, 2024)General Election TV Coverage Guide (July 4, 2024) As the United Kingdom heads to the polls today to elect its next Prime Minister and government, several broadcasters will provide extensive TV coverage of the results and analysis. Here’s a guide to what you need to know: BBC * 9:55 PM – 6:00 AM: “Election 2024: The Results” * Hosted by Laura Kuenssberg, Clive Myrie, Chris Mason, and Reeta Chakrabarti ITV * 9:50 PM – 6:00 AM: “General Election Coverage” * 9:25 AM – 3:30 PM: “Elections 2024 Live: The Results” * Hosted by Tom Bradby, Nicola Sturgeon, George Osborne, and others Channel 4 * 9:45 PM – 9:00 AM: “Britain Decides with The Rest is Politics and Gogglebox” * Hosted by Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Emily Maitlis * Featuring Alastair Campbell, Rory Stewart, and Gogglebox cast members Sky News * 9:00 PM – 9:00 AM: “The Battle for Number 10: Election Breakfast” * 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM: “Election Live with Sophy Ridge” * 2:00 PM – 6:00 AM: “The Battle for Number 10: Election Evening” * Hosted by Kay Burley, Beth Rigby, Sir Trevor Phillips, and others Exit polls will be announced at 10:00 PM, while the final results will be announced in the early morning hours. Stay tuned to these broadcasters for up-to-date information, analysis, and expert commentary throughout the night.
Today, Thursday 4 July, millions of Britons will go to the polls to vote for who they think should be the UK’s next Prime Minister and government.
This is the first general election since the 2019 edition, which saw the Conservatives win and Boris Johnson become Prime Minister.
Now, after 14 years of Tory government, the latest polls suggest a Labour government could emerge.
Polling stations are open all day from 7am to 10pm. The first exit polls are announced at 10pm.
However, the final result will only be announced in the early morning.
To keep the public informed of the latest election results and information, broadcasters will air nightly election specials.
The BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky News will all be broadcasting special election coverage. Here’s what you need to know.
General Election TV Guide
BBC coverage
The BBC will broadcast the 2024 election from 9.55pm to 6am, with Election 2024: The Results starting and running until 1pm.
Tonight’s coverage is presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Clive Myrie, who are joined by BBC Political Editor Chris Mason and Reeta Chakrabarti.
ITV coverage
ITV will begin coverage of the General Election from 9.50pm until 6am, with Good Morning Britain airing until 9.25am.
At 09:25 Elections 2024 Live: The Results starts. This broadcast lasts until 15:30 in the afternoon.
Tom Bradby will host the evening, his fourth time in the role. He will be joined by former Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon, George Osborne, Ed Balls, Robert Preston and many more.
Channel 4 coverage
Channel 4 presents Britain Decides with The Rest is Politics and Gogglebox, hosted by Krishnan Guru-Murthy and former Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis, from 9.45pm to 9am.
Alastair Campbell, Rory Stewart and some familiar faces from Gogglebox will be making an appearance.
Sky News
From 9pm to 9am, Sky News presents The Battle for Number 10: Election Breakfast, followed by Election Live with Sophy Ridge.
Kay Burley presents the evening show and is joined by Beth Rigby, Sir Trevor Phillips, Ed Conway, Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham and many more.
