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'''''Sputnik: Orbiting the world with George Galloway''''' is a weekly television programme on [[RT UK]] presented by British politician [[George Galloway]] and his wife Gayatri. It is produced by Global Media Services, a subsidiary of the American news agency [[Associated Press]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kennedy|first1=Dominic|last2=Parfitt|first2=Tom|url=http://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/kremlin-state-television-station-has-its-british-bank-accounts-closed-82pkcz0ll|title=Kremlin television station has its British bank accounts closed|work=The Times|location=London|date=17 October 2016|accessdate=17 October 2016}} {{subscription required}}</ref> The series began its run on 16 November 2013, but was off-air because of the [[United Kingdom general election, 2015|2015 general election]] between 28 March 2015 (71) and 16 May 2015 (72).<ref>[http://rt.com/shows/sputnik/ ''Sputnik'' programme guide], RT</ref> |
'''''Sputnik: Orbiting the world with George Galloway''''' is a weekly television programme on [[RT UK]] presented by British politician [[George Galloway]] and his wife Gayatri. It is produced by Global Media Services, a subsidiary of the American news agency [[Associated Press]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kennedy|first1=Dominic|last2=Parfitt|first2=Tom|url=http://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/kremlin-state-television-station-has-its-british-bank-accounts-closed-82pkcz0ll|title=Kremlin television station has its British bank accounts closed|work=The Times|location=London|date=17 October 2016|accessdate=17 October 2016}} {{subscription required}}</ref> The series began its run on 16 November 2013, but was off-air because of the [[United Kingdom general election, 2015|2015 general election]] between 28 March 2015 (71) and 16 May 2015 (72).<ref>[http://rt.com/shows/sputnik/ ''Sputnik'' programme guide], RT</ref> |
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The programme covers world affairs with expert guests in conversation with the programme's hosts. It usually covers two separate stories; one in each half of the 30 minute slot. |
The programme covers world affairs with expert guests in conversation with the programme's hosts. It usually covers two separate stories; one in each half of the 30 minute slot. |
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Revision as of 20:47, 4 June 2017
| Sputnik | |
|---|---|
 George Galloway, host of Sputnik. | |
| Genre | News and current affairs |
| Created by | RT UK |
| Presented by | George Galloway, Putri Gayatri Pertiwi |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Production location | London |
| Original release | |
| Network | RT |
Sputnik: Orbiting the world with George Galloway is a weekly television programme on RT UK presented by British politician George Galloway and his wife Gayatri. It is produced by Global Media Services, a subsidiary of the American news agency Associated Press.[1] The series began its run on 16 November 2013, but was off-air because of the 2015 general election between 28 March 2015 (71) and 16 May 2015 (72).[2]
The programme covers world affairs with expert guests in conversation with the programme's hosts. It usually covers two separate stories; one in each half of the 30 minute slot.
There are some trademarks and catchphrases in each episode, including George Galloway, just before turning to social media contributions, saying: "What's rattling, Gayatri?", and his sign-off: "It's been marvellous!"
Notable guests
- Gilad Atzmon, Israeli-born musician and political activist.[3]
- Vince Cable, Liberal Democrat politician.[4]
- David Davis, British Conservative Party politician.[5]
- Nigel Farage, then leader of the UK Independence Party.[6]
- Rob Griffiths, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Britain.[7]
- Lee Jasper, political activist.[8]
- Steve Keen, economist and author.[9]
- Seumas Milne, associate editor of The Guardian.[10][11]
- Peter Oborne, British journalist and writer.[12]
- Jill Stein, presidential candidate for the Green Party of the United States.[13]
- Andy Worthington, historian and investigative journalist.[14]
References
- ^ Kennedy, Dominic; Parfitt, Tom (17 October 2016). "Kremlin television station has its British bank accounts closed". The Times. London. Retrieved 17 October 2016. (subscription required)
- ^ Sputnik programme guide, RT
- ^ "When George schmoozed Gilad". Community Security Trust. 6 January 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ^ "Episode 091". Sputnik. 26 September 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2016 – via RT International.
- ^ "Rt Hon David Davis MP » David Davis talks on Sputnik with George Galloway over Iraq Inquiry". daviddavismp.com. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ^ Sommers, Jack (13 February 2016). "Nigel Farage Interviewed By George Galloway, Who Agreed With Him On Everything They Discussed". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- ^ "Episode 041". Sputnik. 6 September 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2016 – via RT International.
- ^ Lee Jasper. "Lee Jasper Official Blog". leejasper.blogspot.com.au. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ^ "Speaking with George Galloway on Sputnik about HSBC - Steve Keen's Debtwatch". Steve Keen's Debtwatch. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ^ "Episode 009". Sputnik. 11 January 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2016 – via RT International.
- ^ "Episode 072". Sputnik. 16 May 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2016 – via RT International.
- ^ Sputnik: Episode 126, 28 May 2016 Linked 30 May 2016
- ^ Sputnik: Episode 113, 27 February 2016 Linked 30 May 2016
- ^ "Video: Andy Worthington Promotes We Stand With Shaker on George Galloway's Sputnik Show on RT". andyworthington.co.uk. Retrieved 18 July 2015.