Coming soon to a lamppost near you? That was the feeling over the summer, as flags started appearing on buildings, bridges and posts – but the undertone was unclear. For some, flags were about national pride, for others, it felt like a nationalist warning.

While patriotism and pride can be expressed in inclusive ways, the current political climate has made it a more polarised and contentious issue. So, how has the debate changed?

In our final festive episode looking back at the biggest moments of the year, Niall is joined by director of the British Future thinktank and author of ‘How To Be A Patriot’ Sunder Katwala and our data and forensics correspondent Tom Cheshire.

Producer: Soila Apparicio

Editor: Mike Bovill

Nobody expected a sit-down meeting between two world leaders to become one of the most explosive encounters of Ukraine’s war with Russia.

When President Zelenskyy walked into the Oval Office to face Donald Trump back in February, their White House meeting descended into a fiery, confrontational, openly hostile clash. But did that showdown shift the course of the conflict?

Niall is joined by military analyst Michael Clarke and Sky’s international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn to look back at the bust up, and how it impacted the push for peace in Ukraine.

Producer: Soila Apparicio

Editor: Mike Bovill

It's arguably the biggest royal scandal since 1992's "annus horribilis" - Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, stripped of his titles and set to be evicted from Royal Lodge in Windsor.

Now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, his downfall was caused by more revelations over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

In the first of our festive episodes looking back at the biggest moments of the year, Niall is joined by ex-BBC royal watcher Jenny Bond and Sky's royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills.

They discuss why the King decided to take such a drastic step by ostracising his brother and whether it's enough to limit the damage done to 'The Firm'.

Producer: Soila Apparicio

Editor: Mike Bovill

Most of us have told the odd tall tale from time to time – but not many people would pretend to be an MI6 agent or a wealthy Swiss banker.

Those are just a couple of the outlandish lies told by notorious British conman Mark Acklom - whose life of deception started as a teenager and took him all over Europe.

Sky’s crime correspondent Martin Brunt spent years on Acklom’s trail, after one of his devastated victims contacted him asking for help.

As Acklom’s latest court hearing gets underway, Martin tells Niall why some stories are stranger than fiction.

Producer: Tom Gillespie

Editor: Mike Bovill

It’s been 25 years since a crew of astronauts first stepped foot on the International Space Station – and it’s been occupied ever since.

The station itself will be “de-orbited” in 2030, but naturally humankind’s ambition to explore the universe remains as limitless as ever.

What will the new space race between the US and China look like? Or could the ambitions of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos take us into another dimension?

Niall is joined by Sky’s science correspondent Thomas Moore.

Producer: Tom Gillespie

Editor: Mike Bovill

Work Christmas parties might be in full swing - but many young people are simply wishing they had a job to go to.

Figures show the unemployment rate has risen again and those aged between 16 and 24 have been hit the hardest.

Nowadays it seems not even a degree is enough to land you a job - so what’s causing youth unemployment and what can be done to reduce it?

Niall is joined by social media influencer and careers adviser Soshanna Davis - better known as the Fairy Job Mother.

Producer: Tom Gillespie

Editor: Mike Bovill

The world was shocked to see the scenes at Bondi Beach – one of Australia’s most iconic locations – after 15 people were shot dead and dozens more injured when two gunmen opened fire on members of the Jewish community at a Hanukkah celebration.

What did intelligence and law authorities know of the suspects – a father and son - and what more could have been done to confront a rise in antisemitic attacks across Australia?

Niall is joined by Sky’s Nicole Johnston – who was at the scene within an hour – and finds out more about the sense of inevitability and foreboding amongst Australian Jews with Josh Roose – an associate professor of politics, specialising in extremism, at Deakin University.

Producers: Tom Gillespie & Emily Hulme

Editor: Mike Bovill

He’s the most streamed artist on the planet and will headline the Super Bowl halftime show – so, who is Bad Bunny?

The star dubbed the 'King of Latin Trap’ has become a household name across the US and Latin America – but his political stance and decision to cancel concerts over fears they would be targeted by immigration raids has caused controversy.

Niall is joined by Anamaria Sayre, co-host of Alt.Latino, curator and producer for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, to understand Bad Bunny’s career to date and what could be next.

Producers: Soila Apparicio, Emily Hulme & Natalie Ktena

Editor: Mike Bovill