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Sky News DailyWhy does BBC board’s Robbie Gibb keep getting criticised?Who is Sir Robbie Gibb and is he the most influential figure at the BBC? In a week marred by controversy, the organisation has seen the departure of two senior figures and has made an apology to the US president over an edited clip of a speech to his followers on 6 January. There are rumours that the BBC's director general and chief executive were brought down as part of an "inside job" centred around one man – Sir Robbie – a non-executive director at the BBC. However, a friend of Sir Robbie has hit back at such...
2025-11-1412 min
Sky News DailyWhy does Donald Trump want to sue the BBC for ‘$1bn’?The row over how President Trump was portrayed in a Panorama programme has proved to be a scandal too far for embattled BBC bosses. Director-general Tim Davie and BBC News chief executive Deborah Turness have both resigned. Mr Trump's lawyers are demanding the BBC retracts the "false" statements in the documentary or face legal action for $1bn (£760m) in damages. Many will feel their departures were inevitable after questions over the way a Trump speech was edited sparked concerns about the corporation's impartiality. Niall is joined by former Panorama editor and host of the Beeb W...
2025-11-1015 min
Sky News DailyCan the BBC move on from its mess on Gaza?The BBC breached its own editorial rules when it did not explain that a 13-year-old used to narrate a documentary about Gaza was, in fact, the son of a Hamas official. A review has found that the independent production company, Hoyo Films, bears most of the responsibility for what happened – but that BBC bosses should have had more oversight of the film. The corporation says it is taking action but, so far, nobody has lost their job.However, it is creating a new management role called 'Director of News Documentaries' as a result of the review. Nia...
2025-07-1415 min
Star DiaryThe Eta Aquarid meteor shower lights up the skyMeteor showers are always a great excuse to get out and do some stargazing. Find out how to see them Eta Aquarids in the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine.
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2025-05-0421 minStar DiaryVenus reaches its greatest brightness near the Moon (21 to 27 April)The planet will appear its largest in the morning sky before teaming up with the Moon later in the week. Find out how to see them in the latestepisode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine.Transcript Learn to observe our nearest star, the Sun, in our upcoming online masterclass series Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.comcontactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn m...
2025-04-2022 minStar DiaryTwo sparkling diamonds glisten in the night sky (14 to 20 April)A pair of globular clusters will glitter across the night sky this week. Find out how to see them in the latestepisode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine.Transcript Learn to observe our nearest star, the Sun, in our upcoming online masterclass series Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.comcontactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
2025-04-1318 minStar DiaryMars meets up with the Moon (3 to 9 March 2025)Mars passes right next to the Moon, while Mercury reaches its highest point in the sky. Make sure to catch them both by listening to the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine.Transcript Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.comcontactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-03-0220 min
CrowdScienceWhy isn't the sky green?Vermillion red, vibrant orange, golden yellows, even violet – we're enchanted by the colours that make up a stunning sunset or sunrise. CrowdScience listener Paulina, a lighting designer from Chile, often uses the sunsets she sees from her balcony as inspiration for her designs. And during the day and night, the sky can be all sorts of shades of blue. But Paulina wonders why, in the colour palette of the sky, she never sees any green. CrowdScience gazes skywards to investigate. Presenter Caroline Steel travels to the Arctic Circle to meet atmospheric physicist Katie Herlingshaw. Katie explains why we...
2025-02-2127 minStar DiaryThe Full Moon shines next to bright star, Regulus (10 to 16 February 2025)The Snow Moon lights up the night sky this week, accompanied by one of the brightest stars in the sky, Regulus. To find out how you can see them for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, tune in to the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine.TranscriptHow to enter the astronomy photographer of the year competition Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.comcont...
2025-02-0922 minStar DiaryJupiter lies close to the Moon (3 to 9 February 2025) All of the planets (except Mercury) are up in the night sky at the moment, as the Moon passes close to the bright planet Jupiter. To find out how you can see them for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, tune in to the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine.TranscriptInferior and superior planets: what’s the difference? Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.comco...
2025-02-0222 minStar DiaryThe planets continue their parade across the sky (27 January to 2 February 2025)Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are all shining bright in the evening sky. To find out how you can see them for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, tune in to the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine.TranscriptA Guide to Cassiopeia Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.comcontactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choic...
2025-01-2619 minStar DiaryMars makes its closest approach to Earth since 2022 (6 to 12 January 2025)As the Red Planet is currently at its closest point to Earth for over two years, this week is a fantastic time to look at our neighbour planet. To find out how you can see the event, as well as the week’s other stargazing highlights, listen to the latest episode of the Star Diary podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.TranscriptionHow to photograph the Moon Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on ou...
2025-01-0516 minStar DiaryQuadrantid meteor shower is gifted a moonless night (30 December to 5 January)The Moon is hiding out the way, making it a great night to check out the meteor shower. To find out how to see the shower as well as all the other stargazing highlights of the week, be sure to listen to the latest episode of the Star Diary podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.Transcription Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.comcontactus@skyatnightmagazine.com...
2024-12-2922 minStar DiaryA Cosmic Christmas Tree (23 to 29 December 2024)The Christmas Tree Cluster is a beautifully festive cosmic decoration, the perfect thing to look at during this festive time. Find out how you can see it for yourself as well as other stargazing highlights in the latest episode of Star Diary, from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine.TranscriptionHow to see the International Space Station in the night skySubscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com ...
2024-12-2221 minStar DiaryMars disappears behind the Moon (16 to 22 December 2022)The Moon passes in front of Mars in the daylight sky. Find out how you might be able to catch the disappearance as well as other stargazing highlights in the latest episode of Star Diary, from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine.TranscriptionWhat’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)? Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about...
2024-12-1517 minStar DiaryGeminids meteor shower reaches its peak (9 to 15 December 2024)The Geminids is one of the most prolific meteor showers, but this year the Moon could get in the way. Find out how to make the most of the shower despite the Moon, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, in the latest episode of the Star Diary podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. TranscriptionWhat’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)? Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyat...
2024-12-0820 minStar DiaryJupiter makes its closest approach to Earth (2 to 8 December 2024)Both Jupiter and Venus are due to shine brightly in the sky this week. Find out how to see them along with many more stargazing highlights in this week’s Star Diary podcast,from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. TranscriptionWhat’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)? Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more...
2024-12-0120 minStar DiarySaturn, Jupiter, Venus and Mars all shine brightly (25 November to 1 December 2024)A quartet of planets will be bright and on display throughout the night this week. Find out how to see them along with many more stargazing highlights in this week’s Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. TranscriptionWhat’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)? Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: h...
2024-11-2420 minStar DiaryLeonid meteor shower reaches its peak (18 to 24 November 2024)The Leonid meteor shower reaches the peak of activity this week. It might not be the best year for the shower, but fortunately we’re on hand with many more stargazing highlights in this week’s Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. TranscriptionWhat’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?UK Fireball Alliance Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Ma...
2024-11-1718 minStar DiaryCatch the last supermoon of the year, the Beaver Moon (11 to 17 November 2024)This week sees the last supermoon of the year, as the Beaver Moon lights up the night sky. Find out more, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights in this week’s Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. TranscriptionWhat’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)? Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our websi...
2024-11-1019 minStar DiaryFirework galaxies light up the sky (4 to 10 November 2024)The Pinwheel and St Catherine’s Wheel Galaxy spin across the autumn skies. Learn the best sights to see, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights in this week’s Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. TranscriptionWhat’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)? Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https...
2024-11-0321 minStar DiaryMarvel at the Milky Way (28 October to 3 November 2024) With the new Moon and a comet passing by, this week is the ideal time to take a look at the Milky Way. Learn the best sights to see, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights in this week’s Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. TranscriptionWhat’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)? Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotogr...
2024-10-2720 min
All Things Sky BlueE159 - Deepdale Despair Again For Sky Blues - All Things Sky Blue Preston v Coventry City ReviewJosh, Danny, Glenn, Stuart & Mark from the All Things Sky Blue team review the Coventry City 1-0 defeat away at Preston as the Sky Blues failed to end their Deepdale hoodoo. They also look forward to QPR away on Tuesday & Luton at home on Saturday. You can also check out Josh speaking to QPR fan Connor re the game via this link - https://youtu.be/2qDouiGUUe4 . Also Mark & Glenn appeared on the Sky Blue Fancast - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0jvfwvd?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile . ATSB is partnered with The Anecdote...
2024-10-201h 00Star DiaryCatch Tsuchinshan-ATLAS before it fades from view (21-27 October 2024)The spectacular comet is beginning to fade from view. To make sure you catch it before it disappears, as well ad learning about all the latest stargazing highlights, listen to this week’s Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. TranscriptionWhat’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-eventsSubscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on...
2024-10-2019 minStar DiaryComet A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth (14 to 20 October 2024)The comet could be naked eye visible, streaking away across the night sky. Find out when you can see them for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, in this week’s Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. TranscriptionWhat’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-eventsSubscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.comcontactus@skyatnigh...
2024-10-1320 minStar DiaryKeeping an eye on Comet Tsuchinshan (7 to 13 October 2024)The comet could be naked eye visible, streaking away across the night sky. Find out when you can see them for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, in this week’s Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. TranscriptionWhat’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)? Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnig...
2024-10-0620 min
Star DiaryStar Diary: Saturn the planet, or Saturn the nebula? (30 September to 6 October 2024)This week is a great time to see not only the planet Saturn, but the look alike nebula that also bears its name. Find out when you can see them for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, in this week’s Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Transcription Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatn...
2024-09-2918 min
Star DiaryStar Diary: Catch sight of Saturn’s moon Titan (23 to 29 September 2024)The ringed planet’s moon will be visible just above the northern pole, and a telescope should be able to pick out six other moons. Find out how you can see them for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, in this week’s Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Transcription Observe Saturn’s moons: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/skills/how-observe-saturn-moons Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC...
2024-09-2215 min
Star DiaryStar Diary: A supermoon eclipse (16 to 22 September 2024)A partial lunar eclipse will cross the face of the supermoon this week. Find out when you can see the sight for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, in this week’s Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Transcription Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com...
2024-09-1518 min
Star DiaryStar Diary: Spotting faces in the Moon (9 to 15 September 2024)The shadows of mountains and craters will create an array of lunar faces this week. Find out when you can see them for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, in this week’s Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Transcription Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightm...
2024-09-0821 min
Star DiaryStar Diary: See a starry waterfall in the night sky (2 to 8 September 2024)A line of stars will appear to tumble down the sky into a nearby cluster this week, like a waterfall flowing into a splash pool, in a feature known as Kemble’s cascade. Find out how to see the sight for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, in this week’s Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-2-sep-2024Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-eventsSubscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine...
2024-09-0120 min
Star DiaryStar Diary: Mars, Jupiter and the Moon partner up in the night sky (26 August to 1 September 2024)The crescent Moon joins Mars and Jupiter to form a striking celestial trio before the Moon dips out of the way to allow stargazers a stunning view of the Milky Way. Catch all these and more astronomy highlights in this week’s episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-26-aug-2024Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-eventsSubscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazin...
2024-08-2521 min
Star DiaryStar Diary: The Super Blue Moon rises (19 to 25 August 2024)This week sees a rare blue Moon rising into our sky, but our close cosmic companion won’t actually look any different to normal. So why is it called blue? Find out for yourself, as well as catching all the latest stargazing highlights, in this week’s episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript: www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-19-aug-2024ISS transit finder: https://transit-finder.com/Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-eventsSubscrib...
2024-08-1824 min
Star DiaryStar Diary: The Perseids meteor shower peaks (12 to 18 August 2024)The Perseids meteor shower reaches its peak activity this week. Find out how to see the sight for yourself by listening to this week’s episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-12-aug-2024Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.comcontactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-08-1124 min
Star DiaryStar Diary: Saturn rises high in the sky (5 to 11 August 2024)The ringed planet will be high in the sky this week, making it a great time to spot the gas giant. Find out how to see the sight for yourself by listening to this week’s episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-5-aug-2024 Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.comcontactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad...
2024-08-0419 min
Sky News DailyHuw Edwards guilty: What questions now for the BBC?Former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards has pleaded guilty to charges of making indecent images of children. The court heard Edwards had been involved in an online chat with an adult man on WhatsApp between December 2020 and April 2022, while he was still presenting on the BBC. On the Sky News Daily, host Liz Bates is joined by Sky correspondent Henry Vaughn who was at the court in Westminster as Edwards pleaded guilty, and asks Jake Kanter, international investigations editor at Deadline, what his plea could mean for the national broadcaster. Producers: Emma Woodhouse & Tom Pooley
2024-07-3116 min
Star DiaryStar Diary: Saturn’s moon casts its shadow across the planet (29 July to 4 August 2024)Saturn’s moon Dione casts its shadow across the ringed planet this week. Find out how to see the sight for yourself by listening to this week’s episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-29-jul-2024 Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.comcontactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-07-2819 min
Star DiaryStar Diary: Taurus the Bull gains another eye (22 to 28 July 2024)Mars passes through the constellation of Taurus this week, giving the Bull a second red eye. Find out how to see the sight for yourself by listening to this week’s episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-22-jul-2024Mary's guide to observing meteors with a CCTV camera: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-science/cctv-cameras-meteor-science Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.sky...
2024-07-2118 min
Star DiaryStar Diary: Mars passes the Pleiades (15 to 21 July 2024)Watch Mars as it passes by the Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, in this week’s night sky, while bright Jupiter shines nearby. Find out how to see the sight for yourself by listening to this week’s episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-15-jul-2024 Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.comcontactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more abo...
2024-07-1421 min
Star DiaryStar Diary: Can you find Barry Manilow in the Moon? (8 to 14 July 2024)The shadows of a lunar crater cast the shape of the face that, according to one presenter, looks a bit like a certain famous singer. Catch the sight for yourself and see if you agree by listening to this week’s episode of the podcasting guide from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine, Star Diary. Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-8-jul-2024 Track the ISS in the night sky: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/skills/how-see-international-space-station-iss-night-sky Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit...
2024-07-0727 min
Star DiaryStar Diary: Jupiter’s moons form a triangle (1 to 7 July 2024)This week, Jupiter’s moons will arrange themselves into a triangle to the left of the gas giant. Find out how you can see it and other celestial sights in this week’s stargazing guide podcast, Star Diary from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-06-3026 min
Star DiaryStar Diary: When will ‘new’ star, T Coronae Borealis appear? (24 to 30 June 2024)A ‘new’ star is expected to appear in the night sky any day, as recurring nova T Coronae Borealis is due to flare up once again. Every 70 to 80 years, the star’s brightness jumps, making it naked eye visible for a few days. Find out where you should be looking for the nova and other stargazing highlights in this week’s Star Diary podcast.Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-24-jun-2024 Track the ISS in the night sky: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/skills/how-see-international-space-station-iss-night-sky Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night...
2024-06-2326 min
Star DiaryStar Diary: Two comets streak across the sky (3 to 9 June 2024)Both comet Comet C 2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS and 13P Olbers continue to make their way across the night sky. Find out how you can see these for yourself as well as our usual stargazing highlights in this week’s podcast guide, Star Diary, 3 to 9 June 2024. Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-3-jun-2024 See the Moon’s libration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f_21N3wcX8 Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com L...
2024-06-0217 min
Star DiaryStar Diary: Nightshining clouds return to the twilight sky (27 May - 2 June 2024)Noctilucent, or nightshining clouds, sparkle from the edge of space on the twilight sky. Find out how you can see these for yourself as well as our usual stargazing highlights in this week’s podcast guide, Star Diary, 27 May to 2 June 2024. Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-27-may-2024 How to photograph a comet: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/astrophotography/astrophoto-tips/how-to-photograph-a-comet Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about yo...
2024-05-2615 min
Star DiaryStar Diary: Have you ever seen a hamburger in the sky? (20 to 26 May 2024)The Hamburger Galaxy is well placed in the sky this week, while Comet C 2023 A3 Tsuchinchan-ATLAS makes an appearance amongst the stars. Find out how you can see these for yourself as well as our usual stargazing highlights in this week’s podcast guide, Star Diary, 20 to 26 May 2024. Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-20-may-2024 How Patrick Moore Mapped the Moon: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-science/patrick-moore-mapping-the-moon Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com
2024-05-1920 min
Short CutsEarth, Water, SkyTwo men on different continents share a love of butterflies, a swimming instructor seeks solace in the water and we dive inside an inner landscape. Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures that emerge from the earth, water and sky.Psalm
Featuring Emil Blicher Bjerregaard and Mudar Salimeh
Inspired by the poem Psalm written by Wisława Szymborska
Music by Simon don Eriksen and Gregor Quendel
Mix by Lærke Soedring Nielsen
Produced by Nanna Hauge KristensenMy Body is of Earth
Created by Zara Zimbardo and Lily Sloane
With editorial support from Keisha "TK...
2024-05-0729 min
Soul MusicNorthern Sky"I never felt magic crazy as this....."For some it's a beacon of hope, for others a metaphor for love. 'Northern Sky' is the penultimate track on Nick Drake's 1971 album 'Bryter Layter'. The sound was shaped by the Velvet Underground's John Cale who added the piano, organ and celeste. His records didn't sell well much to Nick's disappointment, but after his death in 1974 his music and genius became much better-known. These are just some of the stories from whose lives have been profoundly touched by this iconic track. Gordon Hunter had a difficult childhood and...
2024-04-2727 min
Star DiaryStar Diary 29 January to 4 February 2024Search for a comet in the morning twilight all this week. Get the details in the latest episode of our weekly stargazing guide podcast.Learn how to make your own Jupiter animation: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/astrophotography/astrophoto-tips/planetary-animationTranscription: www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-29-jan-2024 Learn all about astrophotography in our on-demand Masterclass, all about deep-sky imaging: https://bit.ly/SaNMCDSPodSubscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine for all the best stargazing tips: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
2024-01-2818 min
Star DiaryStar Diary 22 to 28 January 2024Catch all 8 of the Solar System’s planets in one night! Get the details in the latest episode of our weekly stargazing guide podcast.Transcription: www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-22-jan-2024 Learn all about astrophotography in our on-demand Masterclass, all about deep-sky imaging: https://bit.ly/SaNMCDSPodSubscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine for all the best stargazing tips: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-01-2113 min
Star DiaryStar Diary 15 to 21 January 2024Jupiter appears to gain another moon this week as it passes another star. Find out how to see it and other astronomy highlights in this week’s stargazing podcast guide.Transcription: www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-15-jan-2024Learn all about astrophotography in our on-demand Masterclass, all about deep-sky imaging: https://bit.ly/SaNMCDSPodSubscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine for all the best stargazing tips: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-01-1420 min
Star DiaryStar Diary 8 to 14 January 2024Watch the rare sight of a moon’s shadow passing across the face of Saturn. Get the details in the latest episode of our weekly stargazing guide podcast.Transcription: www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-8-jan-2024Learn all about astrophotography in our on-demand Masterclass, all about deep-sky imaging: https://bit.ly/SaNMCDSPodSubscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine for all the best stargazing tips: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-01-0717 min
Star DiaryStar Diary 1 to 7 January 2024The Quadrantids meteor shower lights up the night sky, while Comet 144P Kushida passes by on the latest episode of our weekly stargazing podcast. Meteor shower observing tips: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/top-tips-observing-perseid-meteor-showerTranscription: www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-1-jan-2024Learn all about astrophotography in our on-demand Masterclass, all about deep-sky imaging: https://bit.ly/SaNMCDSPodSubscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine for all the best stargazing tips: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-12-3119 min
Star DiaryStar Diary, 25 to 31 December 2023Venus puts on a good show on Christmas morning, while Mercury reappears in time for the new year in the latest episode of our weekly stargazing podcast. Transcription: www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-25-dec-2023Learn all about astrophotography in our on-demand Masterclass, all about deep-sky imaging: https://bit.ly/SaNMCDSPodSubscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine for all the best stargazing tips: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-12-2411 min
The Infinite Monkey CageThe Monkeys meet The Sky at NightBrian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by the longest running science show in the world, The Sky at Night, alongside comedian and astronomy enthusiast Dara O Briain for the ultimate guide to studying the stars from your own back garden. Sky At Night presenters Dr Maggie Aderin Pocock, Chris Lintott and Pete Lawrence join the panel to offer their top tips to backyard astronomy over the winter season. From binoculars to telescopes and even the naked eye: meteor showers, planetary moons and odd behaving galaxies are just some of the heavenly phenomena visible with or without equipment from...
2023-12-2057 min
Star DiaryStar Diary, 18 to 24 December 2023Jupiter, Uranus and the Pleiades line up for a Christmas Eve treat in our weekly stargazing guide.Transcription: www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-18-dec-2023Learn all about astrophotography in our on-demand Masterclass, all about deep-sky imaging: https://bit.ly/SaNMCDSPodSubscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine for all the best stargazing tips: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-12-1712 min
Star DiaryStar Diary, 11 to 17 December 2023Watch the minor planet Vesta as it moves past the Monkey Head Nebula in this week’s stargazing guide.Transcription: www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-11-dec-2023Learn all about astrophotography in our on-demand Masterclass, all about deep-sky imaging: https://bit.ly/SaNMCDSPodSubscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine for all the best stargazing tips: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-12-1011 min
Sky News DailyFunding the BBC – if not the licence fee then what?The government has announced that in 2024 the BBC licence fee will rise by £10.50. The fee, which had been frozen at £159 two years ago, was expected to rise in line with inflation but Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has said the predicted increase of £15 would "absolutely" be too much. The government is also launching a review of the BBC's funding model.The governing body of the BBC has said the below-inflation rise will “have a significant impact on the wider creative sector across the UK”.So what would a new funding model look like, and what does this mean fo...
2023-12-0815 min
Star DiaryStar Diary, 4 to 10 December 2023Take a look at the evening Milky Way while the Moon is out of view in this week’s stargazing guide.Transcription: www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-4-dec-2023Learn all about astrophotography in our upcoming online Masterclass, all about deep-sky imaging: https://bit.ly/SaNMCDSPodSubscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine for all the best stargazing tips: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-12-0314 min
Star DiaryStar Diary, 27 November to 3 December 2023The full Moon offers a great chance to see ray features before gliding past the Beehive cluster in this week’s stargazing guide.Transcription: www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-27-nov-2023Learn all about astrophotography in our upcoming online Masterclass, all about deep-sky imaging: https://bit.ly/SaNMCDSPodSubscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine for all the best stargazing tips: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-11-2614 minStar DiaryStar Diary, 20 to 26 November 2023The Moon points the way to Neptune, before heading on to the Pleiades in this week’s stargazing guide. Transcription: www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-20-nov-2023 Learn all about astrophotography in our upcoming online Masterclass, all about deep-sky imaging: https://bit.ly/SaNMCDSPodSubscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine for all the best stargazing tips: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-11-1911 min
Star DiaryStar Diary, 13 to 19 November 2023The Leonids meteor shower and Jupiter’s moons pass in front of the planet’s in this week’s stargazing guide.Transcription: www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-13-nov-2023 Learn all about astrophotography in our upcoming online Masterclass, all about deep-sky imaging: https://bit.ly/SaNMCDSPodSubscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine for all the best stargazing tips: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-11-1228 minStar DiaryStar Diary, 6 to 12 November 2023Saturn’s moons – including Titan, Iapatus and Dione – will be putting on a great show this week. Find out how to catch it and other astronomy highlights in this week’s episode of the Star Diary stargazing podcast guide.Transcription: www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-6-nov-2023Learn all about astrophotography in our upcoming online Masterclass, all about deep-sky imaging: https://bit.ly/SaNMCDSPodSubscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine for all the best stargazing tips: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-11-0519 minStar DiaryStar Diary, 30 October to 5 November 2023Jupiter reaches opposition and will be high and bright in the night sky. Find out how to catch it and other astronomy highlights in this week’s episode of the Star Diary stargazing podcast guide.Transcription: www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-30-oct-2023Learn all about astrophotography in our upcoming online Masterclass, all about deep-sky imaging: https://bit.ly/SaNMCDSPodSubscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine for all the best stargazing tips: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/subscribeSubmit your astrophotography images and we'll print the best in the magazine: https://www.skyatni...
2023-10-2918 min
Sky News DailyThe Ukraine foreign fighters come home, and pressure on BBC presenterMore allegations about the unnamed BBC presenter have been published by The Sun, claiming that the star broke COVID rules to meet a 23-year-old. Now that the Metropolitan Police have asked the BBC to pause internal inquiries into suspended presenter, we ask if there has been a mood shift in the way this story should have been reported. On the Sky News Daily with Kimberley Leonard, from outside the BBC’s New Broadcasting House, arts and entertainment correspondent Katy Spencer explains the latest allegations and how the story could progress. Plus, in Ukraine, our international correspondent Jo...
2023-07-1224 min
Sky News DailyBBC presenter: New claims as boss Tim Davie faces questionsThe unnamed BBC presenter at the centre of claims involving sexually explicit photos is now facing allegations from a second young person – that he sent them threatening messages after contact on a dating app. Earlier, the BBC's director-general Tim Davie faced questions from journalists, as the corporation's Annual Report was delivered days after The Sun first broke their original story. On the Sky News Daily, Kimberley Leonard explores the latest developments with our reporter Sadiya Chowdhury, Sky’s home editor Jason Farrell and Jake Kanter - Deadline's investigations editor and former media editor at The Times.
2023-07-1118 min
Sky News DailyBBC presenter claims: Questions over trust and transparencyThe BBC is under fire over its handling of accusations that a high-profile presenter paid a teenager thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photographs. The unnamed presenter was suspended over the weekend, but the teenager's mother claims the corporation was first made aware of allegations in May. Dame Caroline Dinenage, who chairs the Culture, Media and Sport committee, said she was concerned the corporation had taken a "very long time" to investigate the claims. On the Sky News Daily, Kimberley Leonard is joined by our home editor Jason Farrell and former BBC presenter Roger...
2023-07-1019 min
Sky Blues Fancast: A Coventry City PodcastS3 E33: Dare to Dream, Sky Blue ArmyIt's time to enjoy it, Sky Blues fans... it's later than you think!What a time to be alive! In this episode of the Sky Blues Fancast Lorna Bailey is with fans Tash, Sam and Ryan to talk through that incredible moment away at Ewood Park when Goalkeeper Ben Wilson came up for a corner and scored in the 95th minute to get Coventry City a crucial point to keep the team right in the hunt for a play off place. Hear from the man who can leap like a salmon on this episode of the podcast!
2023-04-2427 min
Sky News DailyGary Lineker row: How does the BBC get impartiality right?Gary Lineker will return to BBC screens after reaching a deal with the corporation over an impartiality row. The Match of the Day host was removed from the show temporarily over comments made on his personal Twitter account about the UK government’s small boats policy. On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockward is joined by former controller of BBC Radio 4, Mark Damazer and Professor Suzanne Franks, former broadcaster with BBC News, and head of journalism at City, University of London, to discuss the need for impartiality at the state broadcaster, and the difficulties of maintaining it. Po...
2023-03-1420 min
Star DiaryStar Diary: What’s in the night sky, 5 to 11 December 2022Mars will be occulted by the Moon while at opposition this week - a truly historic occasion. Find out out more in our weekly stargazing guide.TranscriptFind all the details about the occultation of Mars.Learn how to observe Mars at opposition.Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine for all the latest space news and stargazing tips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-12-0420 min
Sky Blues Fancast: A Coventry City PodcastS3 E1: Finally! A home game, and win, for the Sky BluesThe Sky Blues finally played and won their first Saturday home game of the season.Coventry City Football Club beat Middlesbrough 1 v 0 in their first match at the Coventry Building Society Arena in October. Lorna Bailey was joined by Dan and Anthony to review the game; talking Middlesbrough, superfan Christian Horner and potential Sky Blues fan Margot Robbie.Plus, hear from Tom Grennan, manager Mark Robins and footballer Kasey Palmer.
2022-10-0325 min
Sky Blues Fancast: A Coventry City PodcastThe all new Sky Blues PodcastA weekly round up of all things Coventry City, this is a podcast dedicated to the rollercoaster ride of being a Sky Blues fan.Hear from the manager, players, fans and superfans with reaction, opinion and all the latest from the CBS Arena.The Sky Blues Fancast from BBC CWR, with Lorna Bailey and the Sky Blue Army.
2022-09-2801 min
The Sky News Business PodcastSky blockbusters, funding the BBC and C4, and ITV's streaming platformIan King is at the Edinburgh TV festival - he's speaking to Phil Edgar-Jones, Director of Sky Arts and Head of Entertainment at Sky about spending on big blockbuster TV shows like "House of the Dragon". There's also Kevin Lygo, Managing Director of Media and Entertainment at ITV talking about its new streaming platform, ITVX. Plus we have Baroness Stowell, the Conservative chair of the Communications and Digital Committee in the Lords, and a former BBC Executive discussing the future financing of the corporation. And there's Ian Katz, Chief Content Officer at Channel 4 speaking about the broadcaster turning 40.
2022-08-2550 min
Sky Blue Fans TVS2 E99 Her Game Too Special with BBC CWR’s Lorna Bailey & Vic Minett + Cov fans Katie, Laura & SueVickie Oakes hosts tonight's podcast with guests BBC reporter Katie 'Blue Tick’ Stafford, BBC CWR’s Lorna Bailey & Vic Minett, Sky Blues fan Sue Medlock and Laura Hartley - the Coventry City Her Game Too representative. We talked about their memories of supporting the Sky Blues plus the best & worst games they went to. We also talk about the Women's Euro's as well also looking ahead to this season and how the Sky Blues will do. Ken also announces the competition winners for our Kasey Palmer competition question
2022-07-2352 min
Sky Blue Fans TVS2 E95 SBFTV chat to BBC CWR Sports Journalist Martin Winch & Cov City Spain trip review with KenMyles & Ken are joined by BBC CWR Sports Journalist Martin Winch to chat about covering the Sky Blues, the upcoming season for CCFC, working in the media & also covering the Sky Blues during Covid-19 lockdowns. Ken also talks about the pre-season tour to Spain for the Sky Blues & the 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest. Also check our latest competitions on our Twitter account to win some great prizes.
2022-07-1056 min
Star DiaryAstronomy events of the 21st CenturyJanuary 2022 marks the 200th issue of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. To celebrate, astronomers Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel look back on their favourite memories of observing the night sky since issue #1 launched in 2005.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-01-1932 min
Star DiaryStar Diary: What’s in the night sky, December 2021BBC Sky at Night Magazine's guide to the best things to see in the northern hemisphere's night sky in December 2021.Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-11-2530 min
Star DiaryStar Diary: What’s in the night sky, November 2021BBC Sky at Night Magazine's guide to the best things to see in the northern hemisphere's night sky in November 2021.Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-10-3134 min
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2021-10-3008 minThe Infinite Monkey CageUnder our Night SkyUnder The Night SkyBrian Cox and Robin Ince discover the importance of the night sky to human history and how our relationship with the stars has changed over the centuries. They are joined by star-gazer Jon Culshaw, astronaut Tim Peake, astrophysicist Lisa Harvey-Smith and astronomy writer Stuart Clark as they chart the changing nature of our relationship with the sky above us. They discuss ancient cave paintings depicting Orion's belt, the astronomical revolution that came with our understanding of how planets orbit the Sun, and how astronauts like Tim who have "touched the sky" have seen...
2021-01-1857 min
Kermode and Mayo's Film ReviewDavid Oyelowo, The Midnight Sky, American Utopia and DreamlandMark and Simon are joined by David Oyelowo who talks about his forthcoming film Come Away.We’ll also have your essential streaming film reviews including David’s other new film, The Midnight Sky, in which he plays the husband of last week’s guest, Felicity Jones, the new Spike Lee and David Byrne film American Utopia and Margot Robbie in Dreamland.Mark and Simon also talk you through the best and worst films on subscription-free TV next week, recommend a home entertainment purchase in DVD of the Week and count down the top ten films...
2020-12-111h 52
Must WatchI Am Not Okay With This | The Twilight Zone | Get Even (with Zai Bennett, MD of Content - Sky UK)Nihal Arthanayake (@therealnihal), Scott Bryan (@scottygb) and Hayley Campbell (@hayleycampbell) are joined by Sky's Zai Bennett to talk about the future of TV. In the first of a series of conversations with some of the biggest figures in the UK television industry, they discuss the possibility of losing content to digital rivals, why channels need to spend billions on new programmes and whether there are simply too many shows.Plus the team review I Am Not Okay With This - the new Netflix show from the makers of Stranger Things, the latest reboot of Twilight Zone on...
2020-02-2451 minKermode and Mayo's Film ReviewAlex Gibney, Lucy in the Sky, Honey Boy, Ordinary Love, Motherless Brooklyn and GremlinsOscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney talks about his new film Citizen K. Plus film reviews including Shia Leboeuf in Honey Boy, Natalie Portman and Jon Hamm in Lucy in the Sky, Edward Norton’s neo-noir Motherless Brooklyn and Liam Neeson and Lesley Manville in Ordinary Love.Mark and Simon chat through all the films worth seeing in UK cinemas in the UK Box Office Top Ten, we tell you the best and worst films on TV next week and recommend a home entertainment purchase in DVD of the Week00.24.38 Box Office Top 10
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2019-12-061h 56
Star DiaryApollo 11: 50th anniversary special50 years ago, humans set foot on the surface of the Moon for the first time. This episode the BBC Sky at Night Magazine team discuss the legacy of Apollo, the landing sites, the items left on the Moon by astronauts and the future of lunar exploration. Plus, we debunk common Apollo conspiracy theories and speak to broadcaster James Burke, who covered the Moon landing for the BBC in 1969.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-07-1544 min
Go WildThe Life Scientific - Sky at Night presenter Maggie Aderin-PocockMaggie Aderin-Pocock has been fascinated by space since she was a young child. When she was six years old she caught the bug when she saw a picture of an astronaut on the front of a book in her primary school library. As a teenager she built her own telescope.After studying physics and mechanical engineering, Maggie worked in industrial research before returning to her first love, astronomy, when she managed the building of an instrument on a giant telescope in Chile. Now, she spends her time presenting TV programmes, in particular the BBC’s Sky at Ni...
2019-06-1428 min
Star DiaryBlack holes, asteroid bombs and the solar cycleThis episode the BBC Sky at Night Magazine team discuss the recent image of a supermassive black hole at the heart of a galaxy, and the Japanese Hayabusa2 asteroid sample mission. Plus, we speak to The Sky at Night’s Prof Lucie Green about the science of the solar cycle.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-04-1832 min
The Life ScientificSky at Night presenter Maggie Aderin-PocockMaggie Aderin-Pocock has been fascinated by space since she was a young child. When she was six years old she caught the bug when she saw a picture of an astronaut on the front of a book in her primary school library. As a teenager she built her own telescope. After studying physics and mechanical engineering, Maggie worked in industrial research before returning to her first love, astronomy, when she managed the building of an instrument on a giant telescope in Chile. Now, she spends her time presenting TV programmes, in particular the BBC’s Sky at Ni...
2018-12-0428 min
Not by the Playbook'Sky Diving Saved My Life'Could extreme sports like sky diving and base jumping have a lasting positive affect on the mind? We hear from professor Eric Brymer whose research suggests just that, and Jared Lindzon who says Sky Diving cured his depression.As Arsene Wenger's time at Arsenal draws to a close we hear from one of his harshest critics, Robbie Lyle from Arsenal fan TV. We're in Denver as Rugby Union makes it's latest attempt to carve out a spot in America's crowded sporting landscape. 24 hours before the London Marathon we hear from Maddy Warren, one...
2018-04-2139 min
Sunday Morning with Trevor PhillipsMay, Corbyn, Pensions and BBC PayAs Theresa May heads to the Swiss Alps and Jeremy Corbyn to Tory marginals, Adam Boulton and guests take the political temperature as the summer recess begins. Joining Adam this week are former Labour adviser and stand-up comedian Ayesha Hazarika and Sky's Head of Data Harry Carr. On the agenda, the Prime Minister attempts to instil some discipline into her Cabinet after a week of unfavourable headlines but can she crush the saboteurs? Can Jeremy Corbyn sustain the post-election momentum throughout the summer? Also on the podcast, a discussion on the decision to push up the State Pension age seven...
2017-07-2042 min
The Media ShowImpartiality duty, Fox-Sky merger, BBC archiveWoman's Hour presenter Jenni Murray wrote an article in the Sunday Times questioning the claim of transgender women to be real women. The article sparked controversy and debate, but also claims that Jenni Murray had breached the BBC's impartiality guidelines. Joining Andrea to discuss the fallout from the article are Eleanor Mills, Editor of the Sunday Times Magazine, Alison Hastings, former Chair of the BBC Trust's Editorial Standards Committee and Stewart Purvis formely of ITN and OFCOM, now a Channel 4 board director.A new archive will tell the story of the BBC directly through the voices of...
2017-03-0828 min
Fifth FloorReading The Sky: 21st Century AstrologyA Sri Lankan astrologer was recently arrested for wrongly predicting the death of his president during January. In many cultures, the advice of an astrologer is a crucial part of everyday life, and often influences business and political decisions. Why are astrologers still so popular in this technological age? A question for Carol Yarwood of BBC Chinese, Nopporn Wong-Anan of BBC Thai, and Sangeetha Rajan of BBC Tamil.Dead presidents
Rumours about Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari's death have been rife this week. He is apparently alive and in London, and has found time to speak on the...
2017-02-1740 minThe Media ShowJames Harding on claims of BBC bias against Trump. Plus Sky and iconic news photosDaily Telegraph columnist Charles Moore has accused the BBC of bias in the way it covers Donald Trump. He says that news staff within the corporation suffer from an internal group think, which unconsciously prejudices BBC coverage of President Trump and other issues like Brexit, climate change and immigration. We hear from Charles Moore and get a response from James Harding, the BBC's Director of News and Current Affairs. James Harding also discusses the challenges in dealing with "fake news" and "alternative facts".And - Steve joins Bette Lynch, Getty's director of news photography for...
2017-01-2528 minThe Media ShowThe bid for Sky; Christmas TV; BBC MonitoringSKY takeover: Beyond the prominent arguments, what are legal and regulatory hurdles that the 20th Century Fox bid has to clear? And, how does the situation differ from last time, when Murdoch's NewsCorp made a bid in 2010? We speak to Jon Zeff, former Director of Media at the Department for Culture Media and Sport. Christmas TV Schedules: What can the TV schedules this Christmas tell us about the health of terrestrial channels as they compete with video on demand services like Netflix and Amazon? TV Critic Kevin O'Sullivan and Ben Preston, Editor of the Radio Times discuss.
2016-12-2928 minSoul MusicMr Blue SkyMr Blue Sky is the Electric Light Orchestra's brilliantly off-beam classic song. It was released as a single in 1978, having first appeared on the ELO album 'Out of the Blue' in 1977. Written by Jeff Lynne, it was a no.6 hit in the UK, and has endured on the radio airwaves ever since.Tracey Collinson whose husband, Nigel, loved the track tells of the meaning it has for her.Musicologist, Allan Moore, discusses the anomolous use of the word 'blue': usually associated with downbeat emotions, this is a peculiar subversion of that cultural norm...
2015-11-2427 minThe Media ShowThe chair of the BBC Trust, Digital news providers, Ofcom's review of BT OpenreachThe BBC Trust, the governing body of the BBC, has published its response to last week's government green paper on the BBC Charter Review. The review will look at, amongst other things, how the BBC should be governed and regulated - with many thinking the new charter will spell the end of the Trust. In her first interview for The Media Show, Trust Chair Rona Fairhead discusses her vision for the future of the BBC, her involvement in the recent licence fee deal, and the legitimacy of the BBC's governance system.A new book, Innovators in Digital...
2015-07-2228 minThe Media ShowRory Bremner on political satire; Sky's strong figures; Tory media policyAs the General Election campaign hots up, two new political satires have been unveiled- ITV's Newzoids and Channel 4's Ballot Monkeys, with the former reuniting some of the vocal and production talent of Spitting Image. Radio 4's Dead Ringers and the Vote Now Show are also back on air, not to mention election specials for satirical stalwarts Rory Bremner, Jack Dee and Charlie Brooker. But despite this crowded market, is satire, as Spectator columnist and satirical author Toby Young would have it, headed for an early grave? Steve is joined by Rory Bremner himself to give satire a health...
2015-04-2228 minThe Media ShowHead of BBC Trust's first major speech; The battle for sports rights; Sky's FortitudeThe head of the BBC Trust Rona Fairhead has said most people want an independent body to set the level of the licence fee. In her first major speech since joining, she voiced the importance of the public being involved in the BBC's Royal Charter negotiations, which are due to start this year. Steve Hewlett is joined by Tim Suter, former partner at Ofcom and Lis Howell, Director of Broadcasting at City University, to excavate the key points she made, and discuss how the public might get involved in deciding the future shape of the organisation. Satellite...
2015-02-0428 minThe Media ShowBBC R1 on iPlayer; BT Sport and Sky Sports; Pay-per-view news; Al Jazeera English chiefThe BBC Trust has approved a new service for Radio 1 and 1Xtra, which will see it having its own TV channel on the BBC iPlayer from next week. It's hoped the channel will lead to an incremental 310,000 hours of viewing per month, and help the BBC establish a relationship with its younger viewers. But whilst it can offer the services, can the BBC offer the content that young people want? Steve Hewlett talks to former Radio 1 Managing Editor Paul Robinson.It's a tough time for international news broadcasters; competition is fierce, and many networks are laying off...
2014-11-0528 minThe Media ShowBBC on Sir Cliff; Covering the Missouri riots; Sky diversity targetsThe BBC has come under criticism for the way it covered a police raid on Sir Cliff Richard's home. BBC News decided to film and broadcast a search of the singer's home last week, using a helicopter flying over his home in Berkshire. Since then, the organisation has been accused of breaking editorial guidelines, and will now face questions by the Home Affairs Select Committee. Steve Hewlett talks to Professor Stewart Purvis, former Editor-in-Chief of ITN, about the decision making taken in newsrooms, and crime correspondent for the Times, Fiona Hamilton, about the relationship between crime reporters and the...
2014-08-2028 minThe Media ShowNFL in the UK; DMI failure; News UK; Sky resultsPublic spending watchdog the National Audit Office has criticised the BBC for "not having a sufficient grip" on a failed IT project which wasted almost one hundred million pounds. The Digital Media Initiative was abandoned in May last year. Guardian reporter Tara Conlan joins Steve with the latest details of the story.Britain's biggest pay-TV operator BSkyB is due to report its latest results tomorrow. For the past two years, Sky has attracted fewer new television customers and its facing increasing competition; rival BT recently spent nearly £2 billion on sports rights, while competitor Netflix offers dramas and f...
2014-01-2928 minThe Media ShowBBC savings strategyThe BBC has announced its proposals for "Delivering Quality First", a strategy to cut twenty percent of the BBC's spending over the next five years. No BBC channels will be scrapped but there are concerns that the savings could overstretch resources and erode the quality of BBC programmes. Steve Hewlett hears about the decisions from the BBC's director of policy and strategy, John Tate. The BBC's proposals include big cuts to local radio and reductions in budgets for network radio although Radio 4 will be protected more than others. Radio critic Gillian Reynolds explains why she fears the...
2011-10-1228 min