Sahara RaceTM 2005 (Egypt) is set to be broadcast on CNN International’s “Inside the Middle East” and KBS Television, Korea’s top channel, in early November
(Oct 27, 2005, Hong Kong) -- CNN International has confirmed the dates for the broadcast of a special feature on the Sahara Race on its “Inside the Middle East” program. The program is scheduled to broadcast worldwide over a two-week period. The expected broadcast dates and times are provided below.
First Week
November 4, 2005
10:00 am (EST): European Union/Latin America
November 5, 2005
6:30 am (EST): Asia, South Africa, North Africa
2:30 pm (EST): European Union, Latin America, North Africa, US (CNNfn)
November 6, 2005
10:30 am (EST): Asia, South Africa
11:30 am (EST): European Union, Latin America, North Africa, US (CNNfn)
Second Week
November 11, 2005
6:00 pm (EST): European Union, Latin America, North Africa
November 12, 2005
1:30 pm (EST): European Union, Latin America, North Africa
November 13, 2005
11:30 am (EST): European Union, Latin America, North Africa
Note: “EST” denotes “Eastern Standard Time.” All dates and times are subject to change depending on breaking news.
In addition, KBS Television, Korea’s top channel has confirmed that a “KBS Special” which will focus on blind competitor, Kyoung Tae Song, and his attempt to complete the Sahara Race, is scheduled to be broadcast on November 5, 2005 at 8:00 pm. The show will be 60 minutes in duration and be shown in the top prime-time slot of the week.
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