The Catch Up is a daily short‑format news bulletin designed to give younger viewers a quick but informative snapshot of the day’s most important stories. Launched in February 2022 as part of the channel’s return to broadcast television after its digital‑only period, the programme aims to help the network’s 16–34 audience “make sense of the world around them” with a mix of domestic and international headlines, brief sports updates, and often positive or uplifting items.
The show typically runs for about three to five minutes on weekday evenings and does not air at weekends, reflecting both its intention as a digestible round‑up and BBC Three’s focus on concise, digital‑friendly storytelling. Throughout its broadcasts it avoids deep dives in favour of broad coverage, touching on politics, societal developments, entertainment, culture, and sometimes explanatory segments to contextualise complex topics. Its timing varies slightly, often appearing around early evening slots on the channel’s schedule.
The original main presenting team for The Catch Up has included Levi Jouavel, Kirsty Grant, and Callum Tulley, young journalists who came through BBC training schemes and early‑career roles, bringing an informal yet professional approach to the bulletin. Tulley previously worked as an undercover reporter for Panorama, while Grant and Jouavel both developed their skills on BBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat before moving into television.
Beyond these core figures, the show frequently features other BBC journalists such as Gloria Coles, Aisling Taylor, Lola Schroer, Julia Belle, and Ben Henley‑Washford, and others presenting individual editions, reflecting a broader roster of young on‑screen talent. The presenters are typically tasked with delivering fast, clear summaries and adding their own engaging tone to the programme’s upbeat, audience‑friendly format.
