Apollo 8: Christmas on the Far Side of the Moon

Apollo 8: Christmas on the Far Side of the Moon

For many, Christmas is for spending time close to loved ones. But in 1968, astronauts Frank Borman, Bill Anders and Jim Lovell would spend their Christmas Day further away from home than any human had ever done before.

With the help of archive material, former NASA employees, author Robert Kurson and the astronauts themselves, Anna Foster remembers the Apollo 8 mission on its 50th anniversary.

The mission was everything to Apollo 8 commander Frank Borman. For him, beating the Soviets in the space race and the safety of his crew were paramount. William Anders was the rookie of the crew. Bill had never been to space before, and he was excited to document and remember every last second of the experience. In new interviews, they share their memories, the mission and its legacy with Anna.

In the year leading up to the flight, America had faced some of it’s toughest times. The Vietnam war appeared unwinnable, Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy were murdered and riots broke out on streets across the country. The American people needed something to change.

NASA's moon programme was over budget and behind schedule, three astronauts had died the previous year aboard an Apollo capsule and the Soviet Union was readying its own massive booster for a possible lunar mission. Then, at the end of one the worst years in US history, with the odds stacked against them, NASA ripped up its rulebook to send three men to the far side of the moon.

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Bury expelled from EFL: Your reaction

Bury expelled from EFL: Your reaction

As Bury Football Club are ejected from the English Football League, Sarah Brett hears immediate reaction from fans and local MPs.

27 Elo 201942min

The Children of the Troubles

The Children of the Troubles

It’s been 50 years since the start of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, when serious violence broke out in 1969. Over 30 years, more than 3,500 people died, communities became divided and there was murder on both sides. These are the Children of the Troubles, their young lives changed forever.Pictured: Danny Toland is in the middle between the mum and dad, and his sister Majella is directly in front with the blue collar.

16 Elo 201927min

UK hit by major power cut: Your stories

UK hit by major power cut: Your stories

Stephen Nolan investigates after homes, businesses, hospitals and travel networks were hit by a massive power cut across large areas of England and Wales.He also hears from an energy analyst about what lay behind the outage, after National Grid said it was caused by issues with two power generators but the problem was now resolved.

9 Elo 201929min

Homeless World Cup: Cardiff 2019

Homeless World Cup: Cardiff 2019

Nihal Arthanayake spoke to the players and organisers of the annual Homeless World Cup. The 2019 event is the 17th time the football tournament, which aims to improve the lives of rough sleepers and those without a home, has been held. It featured around 500 homeless players from more than 40 countries.The BAFTA nominated actor Michael Sheen, who helped campaign to bring the World Cup to Wales, exclusively revealed to Nihal that he had given everything he has, financially, to ensure the event went ahead.

30 Heinä 201949min

A scorching week in politics

A scorching week in politics

Adrian Chiles welcomes journalist and political activist Ash Sarkar and comedian Geoff Norcott to chew over one of the most dramatic and significant political weeks in recent memory as Boris Johnson became the UK's new prime minister. They replay the best moments from the week and take a sideways look at some of the funnier moments too.

26 Heinä 201947min

Boris Johnson: First Commons address and MP reaction

Boris Johnson: First Commons address and MP reaction

Listen back to the moment Boris Johnson made his first speech as prime minister in the House of Commons.You will also hear the response from MPs, including Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn and newly elected Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson. Following the debates, 5 Live's Emma Barnett and BBC Deputy Political Editor John Pienaar give their analysis.

25 Heinä 20191h 2min

A tale of two speeches: May out, Johnson in

A tale of two speeches: May out, Johnson in

Relive the moment Theresa May gave her last speech as prime minister and Boris Johnson gave his first. 5 Live's Anna Foster was outside Downing Street with political correspondent Nick Eardley.

24 Heinä 201924min

Boris Barometer: Your views on the UK's new PM

Boris Barometer: Your views on the UK's new PM

Prime Minister Boris Johnson: How does that make you feel?Are you energised? Are the guy ropes off? Is he the man to get the job done?5 Live's Nicky Campbell hears from callers.

24 Heinä 201942min

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