On the Red Dot
On the Red Dot is a current affairs/info-ed programme hosted by Cheryl Fox and Otelli Edwards. It first aired on MediaCorp Channel 5 on Wednesdays, 9.00pm, beginning October 31, 2012 Repeat telecasts are broadcast on Channel NewsAsia, on Sundays of the same week at 10.30pm. The show examines issues that are close to the hearts of all Singaporeans.
| On The Red Dot | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Current affairs Info-ed |
| Presented by | Cheryl Fox (2012–13, 2014–present) Otelli Edwards (2013–14) |
| Country of origin | Singapore |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 120 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Running time | 22–23 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | MediaCorp Channel 5 Channel NewsAsia |
| Original release | October 31, 2012 – present |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Talking Point Body and Soul (2014–) Common Cents (2015–) |
| External links | |
| Facebook page | |
The show revamped for a new look on April 3, 2013.
From January 1, 2015, Channel 5 will air it at a new time, Thursdays at 10.00pm, and the show was revamped for a new look.
Background
The series is a weekly current affairs magazine programme that focuses solely on the little red dot we call home. The show seeks to examine trends, issues and policies that matter to Singaporeans. It seeks to give Singaporeans an in-depth understanding of the context surrounding important issues and events.
Presenters
| Presenter | Episodes presented | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Fox | 1–9, 11–20, 22–24, 27–30, 77–present | Main host |
| Otelli Edwards | 10, 21, 25–26, 31–45, 48–76 | Main host, originally stand-in for Fox |
| Chan Eu Imm | 46 & 47 | stand-in for Edwards |
See also
- List of On The Red Dot episodes