TG2


TG2 is the brand for the news programmes of Rai 2, the Italian state-owned television channel. The programmes are shown several times throughout the day — domestically on Rai 2, and across Europe, Africa, Americas, Asia and Australasia on Raitalia. It was launched in 1961 as Telegiornale del Secondo Programma before adopting its current name in 1976.

Editor and political leanings

The editor-in-chief of the programmes is Gennaro Sangiuliano. The vice director is Carlo Pilieci. Originally TG2 was born politically near to the Italian Socialist Party, the Italian Republican Party and the Italian Communist Party.

History and directors of TG2

Program format

The programs are generally presented by a single newsreader but with additional newsreaders for sports features. Most items are pre-recorded reports and are generally followed by a correspondent reporting live from the scene of the report.
It uses a one-line red scrolling news ticker which features breaking news.

Weekly programme

Edition and Presenters

TG2 Mattina

From Monday to Friday at 08:30. Presenters:
From Monday to Friday at 10:55. Presenters:
From Monday to Sunday at 13:00. Presenters:
From Monday to Sunday at 17:55 and 18:00 on weekends. Presenters:
From Monday to Sunday at 20:30. Presenters: