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Katie, Stevie and Bethany discuss the films getting them excited in 2019 - an eclectic mix including a chorus line of pitch-perfect #Cats, a big-eared baby elephant #Dumbo and the piano-playing #Rocketman himself, #EltonJohn. We chat to #SpikeLee about his chances at #Oscars2019 with #BlacKkKlansman, and how far he thinks we've come in the three years since #OscarsSoWhite. Plus we go back in time to hear #LiamGallagher and #NoelGallagher calmly discussing their differences before declaring themselves the best of friends... Just kidding they have a humdinger of a row and #Oasis go their separate ways. And on that note, #HappyNewYear

The search for love used to be all about lonely-hearts columns, blind-dates and match-making friends. But now -- if you're single, it's pretty safe to presume you're on a dating app. As part of its Line 18 series, Sky News has been investigating the changing face of the way people look for partners. Sky's Ashish Joshi has been looking into it. Line 18 is a journey through modern Britain in 2018\. It runs the length of the UK and it will examine the divides and fractures in society through the voices of those affected, and backed up by data which shines a new light on how Britain is changing.

The Royal family divides opinion. To some they are an integral part of our national fabric, a global institution, and a huge tourist draw bringing in much needed revenue. To others they are an unworthy privileged elite who should not be supported by taxes in a 21st century democracy.  What cannot be doubted is the fact the Royal family regularly makes news. Covering the births, weddings, deaths, travel and personal lives throws up unique challenges for Sky News Royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills. In this Behind the Headline podcast, Sky News presenter Tom Macleod talks to Rhiannon about what the members of the Royal Family are like, how she approaches reporting on them, her thoughts on republicanism and whether the Royals are here to stay. #Royals #RoyalFamily #BehindtheHeadline #SkyNews

Annie Green looks back at the year's biggest stories.  #Brexit #LeicesterCity #Trump #KoreaSummit #RoyalWedding #Royalbaby #Salisbury #WorldCup2018 #ThaiCave #UKSnow #ArethaFranklin #IndonesiaEarthquake 

In Backstage, the entertainment podcast from Sky News, Katie, Stevie and Bethany discuss the British artists creating a buzz in Hollywood and the big cash rewards for reality stars who survive #ImACeleb. #DolphLundgren opens up about his #CreedII bestie #SylvesterStallone and #WelcomeToMarwen’s lead man #SteveCarell bows down to #stiletto wearing women everywhere. Plus we go back in time to find out why you just can’t get some #tunes out of your head. #showbiz #entertainment #celebrity #films #movies #music #review #redcarpet

Katie, Stevie and Bethany discuss a #Coldplay rebrand, #ShawnMendes’ unnecessary sexuality clarification and #BruceSpringsteen on #Broadway. We also grill #RobinHood star #TaronEgerton over his action hero credentials (he doesn’t reckon he has any), #RachelWeisz on why she’s sick of being asked THAT question and #ChanningTatum on his love for #AmandaBynes. Plus we go back in time to when #LadyGaga maxed out her budget on the #MonsterBall.

In this edition of the Sky News entertainment podcast, Katie, Stevie and Bethany discuss the celebrity response to the devastating wildfires sweeping California, the #Oscars nomination hopeful jumping through hoops to make the cut and #TomHardy’s gift to mothers around the world. We also talk to #FantasticBeasts #CrimesofGrindelwald stars #JudeLaw, #EddieRedmayne and #EzraMiller to see what they have to say about the franchise finally acknowledging #Dumbledore’s sexuality. Plus we go back in time to celebrate “#PeoplePower” with the #SpiceGirls.

In the 10th episode of Another Dead Man Walking. Sky News Senior Correspondent Ian Woods talks to Richard Glossip about his marriage, and Oklahoma’s plans to use nitrogen gas in his execution. In October, Woods revealed that Glossip was getting married to a 21 year old woman who is training to be an undertaker. And Woods and Glossip discuss the row which led to them not speaking for 18 months. The acclaimed podcast series began in July 2015 as Glossip was preparing to face execution for a murder committed by someone else. #RichardGlossip #Oklahama #SkyNews Series produced by Matt Steele.

Katie, Stevie and Bethany discuss celebs dodging their own gigs, the #WirelessFestival laying down the law and #KanyeWest laying off politics. We chat to #AmandlaStenberg about her latest film #TheHateUGive and corner the stars of #BohemianRhapsody on the red carpet to ask them whether the straight-washing accusations aimed at the movie are fair. Plus we go back in time to hear #JohnnyDepp give his least convincing performance ever as he apologises to Oz #sorrynotsorry.

In the latest of Sky News' 'Line 18' podcasts, Sky's Health Correspondent Paul Kelso looks at the long-term care of people with a learning disability and autism and how many are being kept in hospitals for far longer than is recommended. Produced by Laura Safe and Rachel Lucas. #line18 #skynews #care

Katie, Stevie and Bethany discuss the #Strictly scandal threatening to overshadow the show, #DoctorWho going global and the approach of #awards season – with a few cheeky #Oscars predictions thrown in. We chat to #JamieLeeCurtis about her return to #Halloween for a #reboot 40 years on and #Keira Knightley speaks on the #Colette red carpet on why she thinks it’s important for #women to tell it like it is. Plus we go back in time to hear #JustinBieber behaving badly.

Katie, Stevie and Claire discuss #MarkWahlberg and other celebs bizarre schedules, the future of the #DC Universe and new #Netflix releases #Maniac – with interviews with #EmmaStone and #JustinTheroux – and films #ToAllTheBoysI’veLovedBefore and #SierraBurgessIsALoser Plus we go back in time to hear #SirEltonJohn talking about #Glastonbury among other things.

In the latest of Sky News' 'Line 18' podcasts, Sky’s Economics Editor Ed Conway looks into the housing crisis and how people in various parts of the country are affected in different ways. Produced by Annie Joyce and Helen-Ann Smith. #line18 #skynews #housing

Stevie is at the Toronto Film Festival #TIFF and has the low down on #LadyGaga in #AStarIsBorn #Halloween and other movies that will be big come awards season. Katie explains why she loves #Lin-ManuelMiranda even more since he turned up at a pub in Wales and Claire speaks to #GemmaChan and #HenryGolding from #CrazyRichAsians. Plus there's a look back in time to when the #BigBrother house was a tourist attraction and the latest #CelebrityBigBrother comes under the spotlight.

After 49 days, endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh has completed his challenge to swim the full length of the English Channel – the first person to do so wearing just goggles and trunks.  He's done it as part of a campaign to ensure 30 percent of our oceans are fully protected by 2030.  Sky's Annie Green went behind the scenes to meet members of the crew to find out what life's been like at sea - and she caught up with Lewis as he finished his mammoth challenge. #TheLongSwim #SkyOceanRescue

The summer is coming to an end so Katie, Stevie and Claire discuss the TV we can look forward to this Autumn including #BakeOff #Strictly and #XFactor, #TheBodyguard, #SharpObjects and the final #BigBangTheory. Plus they dissect the #celebrity stories that have made headlines during silly season and hear from #IdrisElba on his directorial debut #Yardie and of course those #Bond rumours. And we go back in time to hear from another 007 #DanielCraig.

In Backstage, the entertainment podcast from Sky News, Katie, Stevie and Claire discuss the recently announced controversial changes to the #Oscars. Stevie reviews #TheMeg and #CrazyRichAsians and we hear from some of the #MercuryPrize nominees including #LilyAllen and #EverythingEverything. Plus we go back in time to hear #Kylie reflecting on her career.  #showbiz #entertainment #celebrity #films #movies #music #review #redcarpet

In this Sky News entertainment podcast, Katie Spencer, Stevie Wong and Claire Gregory contemplate whether we’re getting too 'woke' when it comes to showbiz. Stevie gives the new Mission Impossible film a glowing review and we hear from cast members Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson, plus get all the goss out of ComicCon where the new Doctor spoke to reporters and a host of new trailers were debuted, and we head back in time to when Madonna took a tumble. #showbiz #entertainment #insatiable #missionimpossiblefallout #tomcruise #simonpegg #rebeccaferguson #comiccon #doctorwho #jodiewhittaker #aquaman #glass #alita #madonna

Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh is trying to complete the mammoth task of swimming the length of the English Channel from Land’s End to Dover.  The aim is to swim 350 miles in 50 days. He is doing it as part of a campaign to ensure 30 percent of our oceans are fully protected by 2030. Sky's Rebecca Williams has spent day 15 with him as reaches the quarter point. 

In the latest of Sky News' 'Line 18' podcasts, Sky’s Kumba Kpakima meets some of the most feared gangs in London, and members of the communities being hit by violence. Produced by Anna Jones and Andy Hughes. #line18 #skynews #londoncrime #gangs