Sobo Films

The Outsider is a debating programme that will take a fresh look at some of the biggest issues in India. 

Hosted by award-winning television journalist Tim Sebastian, the programme will debate the key political and social issues affecting the country and will be televised around the world. 

A controversial motion will be at the centre of each debate. Speakers will argue either for or against the motion as they try to convince an audience of 150 people, most of them youth, to vote for them. The audience will play a key role by asking questions and entering into debate with the speakers. 

As well as hearing from some of the country's leading political thinkers and activists, The Outsider will give an opportunity to the country's youth to voice their views on the topics - from the audience. 

The Outsider is produced by Sobo Films and broadcast on Bloomberg TV India and on Bloomberg networks around the world. 

The launch series will feature 13 episodes.