On the Red Dot

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On The Red Dot
GenreCurrent affairs
Info-ed
Presented byCheryl Fox (2012–13, 2014–present)
Otelli Edwards (2013–14)
Country of originSingapore
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes120 (list of episodes)
Production
Running time22–23 minutes
Original release
NetworkMediaCorp Channel 5
Channel NewsAsia
ReleaseOctober 31, 2012 (2012-10-31) –
present
Related
Talking Point
Body and Soul (2014–)
Common Cents (2015–)

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.

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

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