Channel 4 to air Trump v Harris – the US Presidential Debate

6 September 2024

Live on Channel 4 from 1:30 – 4am on Wednesday 11th September

 

Channel 4 is to be the only UK broadcaster to air live coverage of the first US Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, in partnership with ABC.

Tump and Harris go head-to-head for the first time as the battle to become President reaches a pivotal point. With polls too close to call, Trump and Harris will debate the key issues that could decide who wins the most consequential election in decades.

Matt Frei hosts this live programme which will show the debate in Philadelphia in full, and gauge reaction from Democrats and Republicans. 

Louisa Compton, Head of News and Current Affairs and Specialist Factual and Sport at Channel 4 said: “The 2024 US election is already proving to be one of the most divisive and pivotal elections in recent history and we are delighted that the Channel 4 audience has the opportunity to watch the crucial Presidential debate live and in full. This deal with ABC demonstrates, yet again, our commitment to delivering unparalleled coverage of global events.”

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