Unreliable Witness | Storycast

Unreliable Witness | Storycast

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Trailer: The hunt for the Brink's-Mat gold

May 28, 2019 • 1 min
In 1983, an armed gang stole £26m in gold bars from a high-security depot near London’s Heathrow Airport. Dubbed the crime of the century by the press, the heist changed the face Britain’s criminal landscape and the life of one undercover Scotland Yard detective. Ian Brown tells what happened when he was sent out to recover the gold. Narrated by Sky News crime correspondent Martin Brunt.
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The hunt for the Brink's-Mat gold: PART 1 - The Heist

June 10, 2019 • 43 mins
In 1983, members of an armed gang break into the maximum security Brink’s-Mat depot near London’s Heathrow Airport and escape with £26m in gold. As the pressure mounts, Metropolitan Police chiefs turn to a wily, undercover detective with a reputation for being lucky. Ian Brown is given the job of cracking one of the most high-profile cases in Britain’s criminal history. But first, he must get on the trail that will lead to the miss...
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The hunt for the Brink's-Mat gold: PART 2 - The Sting

June 24, 2019 • 49 mins
The trail to recover the £26m in stolen gold from the high security Brink’s-Mat depot in London in 1983 leads undercover detective Ian Brown and a maverick group of Flying Squad officers overseas. Ripping up the rule book, they find an unlikely ally in their quest to crack the ‘crime of the century’ in the form of the US Drug Enforcement Agency.
But what’s happened to the 6,800 gold bars?
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Beyond the hunt for the Brink's-Mat gold

July 11, 2019 • 31 mins
BONUS EPISODE: Where is the missing gold? How Ian Brown got on the case and why Kent’s 'Bermuda Triangle’ changed Britain’s criminal landscape forever.
Sky’s crime correspondent Martin Brunt and producer Rob Mulhern discuss the big talking points from the series. Featuring additional recordings and unheard bonus material. Hosted by Tom Macleod.
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Trailer: What happened to Annie?

November 29, 2019 • 1 min
In 2005, the body of 30-year-old Swedish woman, Annie Börjesson, was found on Prestwick beach on Scotland's west coast. The authorities told Annie’s mother her daughter died of suicide. However, in the 14 years since, a new narrative has emerged that points not to suicide, but murder, cover-up and one of the world’s most secretive security agencies.
Narrated by Rona Dougall. #WhathappenedtoAnnie?
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What happened to Annie? PART 1: The body on the beach

December 3, 2019 • 22 mins
In December 2005, a dog walker discovers the body of a Swedish woman on Prestwick beach in Ayrshire on Scotland's west coast. Annie Börjesson’s family are told the 30-year-old died by suicide. But something felt wrong. Why had Annie been found along with her passport? Why didn't Annie board her flight at Prestwick airport?
Narrated by Rona Dougall
Produced by Robert Mulhern
#WhathappenedtoAnnie?
Email: StoryCast@sky.uk
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What happened to Annie? PART 2: The case for murder?

December 5, 2019 • 22 mins
Having learned that a London funeral company notified Scottish Police about disturbing markings on Annie’s body, her mother Guje Börjesson and best friend Maria set off on their own investigation. But some disturbing discoveries lie in wait.
Narrated by Rona Dougall
Produced by Robert Mulhern
#WhathappenedtoAnnie?
Email: StoryCast@sky.uk
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What happened to Annie? PART 3: Testing the evidence

December 10, 2019 • 18 mins
As Annie Börjesson's family continue their search for answers, they are forced to consider the somewhat incredible theory, that Annie’s death may in some way be connected to CIA activity at Prestwick Airport.
Narrated by Rona Dougall
Produced by Robert Mulhern
#WhathappenedtoAnnie?
Episode 4 released on 12th December.
Email: StoryCast@sky.uk
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What happened to Annie? PART 4: The CIA and Prestwick

December 11, 2019 • 24 mins
Kristina Börjesson, a campaigning US journalist with a similar name to Annie, finds herself at the centre of a story linking Annie’s death with secret CIA flight’s through Prestwick Airport in 2005. Could Annie have died in a case of mistaken identity?
Narrated by Rona Dougall
Produced by Robert Mulhern
#WhathappenedtoAnnie?
Episode 5 released on 17th December.
Email: StoryCast@sky.uk
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What happened to Annie? PART 5: The case for suicide?

December 16, 2019 • 22 mins
In the case of Annie’s death, how might the police have arrived at their conclusion of suicide?

Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK.
Narrated by Rona Dougall
Produced by Robert Mulhern
#WhathappenedtoAnnie?
Email: StoryCast@sky.uk
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What happened to Annie? PART 6: The search for answers

December 18, 2019 • 22 mins
Was Annie Borjesson murdered or did she die by suicide? As Guje and Maria make one final journey, the investigation attempts to reach a conclusion.
Narrated by Rona Dougall
Produced by Robert Mulhern
#WhathappenedtoAnnie?
Email: StoryCast@sky.uk
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What happened to Annie? Update: Where we're at

February 26, 2020 • 1 min
A quick update as to where we're at as we explore what happened to 30 year-old Annie Borjesson - a Swedish woman whose body was found on Prestwick beach on Scotland's west coast in 2005.
#WhathappenedtoAnnie
Email: StoryCast@sky.uk
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What happened to Annie? BONUS: The fight for key evidence

March 4, 2020 • 22 mins
Classified files, the fight for key evidence and family reaction. This bonus episode updates with developments in the case of Annie Börjesson since part 6 of the series.
Hosted by Jayne Secker.
Produced by Robert Mulhern/Jayne Secker
Editing: Dave Terris
Production Assistance: Chris Scott, Charlotte Ekstrom
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Introducing...Polonium & the Piano Player

July 9, 2020 • 2 mins
Two Russians agents release a miniature nuclear weapon in a 5-star London hotel. But former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko is not the only victim?
From Sky News StoryCast.
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Polonium & the Piano Player: PART 1 - A Nuclear Connection

July 13, 2020 • 27 mins
Ex-KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko is lured by Russian agents to a meeting in a 5-star London hotel. What happens next will change his life, the relationship between the UK and Russia, and suck the hotel's piano player Derek Conlon into a world of espionage and murder.
(Episode 2 released Monday 20 July).
Narrated by Diana Magnay.
Produced by Robert Mulhern
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Polonium & the Piano Player: PART 2 - The Poisoning

July 20, 2020 • 23 mins
A former KGB agent takes us deep into the world of the Russian spies who have just poisoned Alexander Litvinenko and piano player Derek Conlon using a miniature nuclear weapon.
(Episode 3 released 27th July).
Narrated by Diana Magnay.
Produced by Robert Mulhern
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Polonium & the Piano Player: PART 3 - Victims and suspects

July 27, 2020 • 28 mins
As one of the biggest police investigations in British history gets underway, Derek Conlon is astonished to learn that he too has been poisoned. But having crossed into the world of espionage, that’s only the beginning of his problems.

Episode 4 released Monday August 3, 2020.

Narrated by Diana Magnay. Written and produced by Robert Mulhern. Production support by Chris Scott, and Dave Terris. Original Music by Derek Conlon. Digital...
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Polonium & the Piano Player: PART 4 - The Reckoning

August 3, 2020 • 32 mins
With relations between London and Moscow deteriorating, Derek Conlon escapes to a new life, but destiny and the nuclear poison appear to have decided his fate.

Narrated by Diana Magnay. Written and produced by Robert Mulhern.
Production support by Chris Scott, and Dave Terris. Musical credit: "Olive" by Jake Chudnow, Original instrumentals by Derek Conlon. Digital by Phil Whiteside and Ronan Hughes. Legal support by Matt McKenzie....
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Trailer: Storycast '21

May 10, 2021 • 1 min
Using the timeframe of the last 21-years, Sky News’ multi-award-winning podcast returns to some of this century's biggest news stories, using the focus of extraordinary personal stories defined by these events.
New episodes every Monday from May 17.

Series producer: Rob Mulhern
Host: Jayne Secker
Researcher: Tom Gillespie
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StoryCast '21: EP1/21 Miracle Boy

May 16, 2021 • 16 mins
StoryCast '21: On 26th December 2004, one of the deadliest disasters in modern history played out when a Tsunami led to almost 230,000 deaths in south east Asia. Amid the devastation, a Sky News camera crew discover an 8-year-old boy. Their subsequent report is seen by Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese footballer, known to many as the greatest player of his generation, but less so for his role in this remarkable survival story.

Stor...
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