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SEASON 4

StoryCast ’21: EP 15/21 Tim Peake: Britain’s first spacewalk

The UK has a long history of exploration, however by 2016, only one astronaut, Helen Sharman, had travelled to space bearing the colours of the UK flag and no Briton had ever experienced the most demanding and perilous experience of spaceflight. That was until one January morning in 2016. Former RAF test pilot, husband and father, Tim Peake, had arrived at The International Space Station (ISS) just weeks before. When mission control discovered damage to an external power unit, Peake, and fellow astronaut Tim Kopra, were tasked with its repair - a complex undertaking, fraught with danger, which could only be executed during night orbit at 17,000 km per hour. In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years. Tim Peake: Britain’s first spacewalk is episode 15 of the 21-part series StoryCast ’21 CREDITS Tim Peake: Britain’s first spacewalk was recorded by Tom Gillespie Writing, production and sound design by Rob Mulhern Special thanks to Tim Peake and Thomas Moore Digital by Tom Gillespie Presented by Jayne Secker TV treatment, Johnny El-Giathi Head of Radio, Sky News, Dave Terris Design and graphics, Brian Gillingham Social media, Chris Scott Press and Marketing, Alexandra Horton Email: storycast@sky.uk For more on this story log on to www.skynews/storycast21 #StoryCast21

S4

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17 min
16/06/2023

Beth Rigby on Boris Johnson misleading parliament, plus an interview with Dame Wendy Hall

Sky News' political editor Beth Rigby analyses the week's big stories - why former PM Boris Johnson has been accused by MPs of “deliberately” misleading parliament over partygate, and the consequences of his resignation for Rishi Sunak. She hears from Johnson-backer Jacob Rees-Mogg for his thoughts on the prospect of the former-PM having his parliament pass revoked. Plus, Beth interviews Dame Wendy Hall, a professor of computer science at the University of Southampton about Artificial Intelligence and how it might impact our lives. Beth is joined by politics producer Mollie Malone. Email Beth Rigby with your thoughts on the week’s stories at bethrigbypodcast@sky.uk.

16/06/2023

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34 min
17 FEB

Another Government U-Turn | Chinese New Year

Thirty local councils face a scramble to organise elections in less than three months’ time after the latest government U-turn. Sir Keir Starmer had attempted to delay some council elections in May, ahead of planned local government reorganisation. However, he’s been forced to abandon those plans after legal advice suggested a delay could be unlawful. Reform UK is now demanding that legal advice is published. More than 200 people have been arrested in the past four weeks as part of a phone theft crackdown in London. Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has called on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to testify before Congress over the Epstein files. Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall has died at the age of 95. And finally, today marks the start of the Chinese New Year, with millions welcoming the Year of the Fire Horse. Gareth has the day's news in just 10 minutes.

17 Feb

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5 min
26/02/2025

Day 38: Is Trump's minerals deal short term gain for long term pain?

On day 38 of Trump’s presidency, the White House have announced that Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit President Trump at the end of the week. US correspondents Mark Stone, James Matthews and Martha Kelner discuss what could be in the minerals deal at the centre of the surprise summit and how it will affect UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s imminent visit. Plus, the three discuss the news from White House’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s briefing including the latest on immigration operations at Guantanamo Bay and how federal employees are reacting to Elon Musk's job cuts. You can email James, Mark and Martha on trump100@sky.uk

26/02/2025

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16 min
21/03/2025

Day 61: Can team Trump impeach judges?

The row between the Trump administration and the judiciary has intensified as Elon Musk offers thousands of dollars to Republican Congress people who will support impeaching judges. On Day 61 of Trump100 US correspondents Martha Kelner, James Matthews and Mark Stone discuss what comes next as the White House test the current rule of law as it stands. Plus, can Trump “eliminate the department of education once and for all”? Help us understand more about our listeners by taking our survey! 👉 This form 👈 should only take a few minutes to complete, and Sky anonymises the responses as much as possible. Thank you. If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk. Don't forget you can watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.

21/03/2025

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17 min
30/01/2025

Day 11: Will RFK Jr. become Trump’s new Health Secretary?

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is grilled by senators, our US correspondents James Matthews, Mark Stone and Martha Kelner look at his colourful past, his contentious views, and ask if Donald Trump really wants him to be the new health secretary. They also look at President Trump's new plans to house deported immigrants at Guantanamo Bay, and why he is offering government employees eight months' pay to resign. You can email James, Martha and Mark on trump100@sky.uk

30/01/2025

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16 min
14/03/2025

Day 54: Trump’s test of immigration, free speech and the rule of law

Around 150 protesters descended on Trump Tower today in protest of the arrest and detainment of Mahmoud Khalil, a student who organised a pro-Palestine demonstration. US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone discuss why this case is a test for the Trump administration which cuts to the heart of America’s values on immigration, free speech and the rule of law. They also discuss what progress has been made towards a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire deal, as Putin speaks out. Plus, should Americans say goodbye to Italian prosecco?

14/03/2025

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17 min
22 APR

How does the war in Iran end?

With Trump saying the ceasefire with Iran is 'extended', how could this conflict end? And what are the long-term implications for the region, and who will dominate – Israel or Iran? Richard is joined by Hamidreza Azizi, an Iranian analyst and Visiting Fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs in Berlin. He has spent much of his career in Iran, studying the regime, and talks at length about the current war, its origins and what could happen next in the Middle East. The two also discuss Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' in the region - made up of Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis. Azizi's new book The Axis of Resistance: Iran, Israel and the Struggle for the Middle East is out later in the spring. You can also watch our podcasts on our YouTube channel here. You can email your questions to Richard and Yalda at theworld@sky.uk

22 Apr

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36 min
15/09/2025

Who is Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk’s suspected assassin?

Trump 100 is in London ahead of a state visit with an edge to it. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reeling after a difficult fortnight politically - will Donald Trump on British soil this week bring respite or added injury? And who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in custody for Charlie Kirk’s assassination? James Matthews brings us the latest after arriving back from Utah. Plus - Mark Stone speaks to an undocumented migrant in Washington DC who’s too afraid to leave her house despite living in America for nearly two decades. She’s worried if she does, she’ll be swept up in an immigration raid and deported. You can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel. Email us on trump100@sky.uk with your comments and questions. You can watch Mark Stone’s film with “Luz” on the Sky News app or website. Click here.

15/09/2025

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23 min
12/06/2025

What happened to Air India flight 171?

An Air India plane bound for Gatwick has crashed seconds after take-off. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner had taken off from Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat in the northwest of India. On board were 242 passengers and crew, including 53 British nationals. On today’s episode Matt Barbet is joined by Ian Petchenik, Flightradar 24’s communications director and co-host of the AV Talk podcast, to discuss what we know so far as well as looking at the safety record of the both the plane and airline.

12/06/2025

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10 min

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