[Grammar] The show is (was)previously named ...

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The show is (was)previously named NEWS AT TEN established in 1986.


In this case, which ' be' is correct, 'was' or 'is ' ? Thank you.

 
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jiaruchan said:
The show is (was)previously named NEWS AT TEN established in 1986.


In this case, which ' be' is correct, 'was' or 'is ' ? Thank you.
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It's "was" because it used to be named..., it is referring to a past situation.
 
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