Sophy Ridge On Sunday
Sky News’ Sophy Ridge with her agenda-setting political interviews - and analysis of what the guests have had to say.
Every week, Sophy speaks to the biggest names in politics and then invites correspondents and commentators into her studio to debrief on the main stories.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 235
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2024
Introducing... The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim
Sky News’ Yalda Hakim and NBC’s Richard Engel have covered world events for years. Now, they team up for a new podcast to share their experiences from the frontline.
They debrief from global flash…
They debrief from global flash…
00:01:34 |
Mon 30 Sep 2024
Introducing… Electoral Dysfunction
Today, something different – we're bringing you the trailer of an exciting new podcast from Sky called Electoral Dysfunction.
Beth Rigby. Jess Philips. Ruth Davidson.
With polls suggesting trust in po…
Beth Rigby. Jess Philips. Ruth Davidson.
With polls suggesting trust in po…
00:14:05 |
Fri 01 Mar 2024
Sophy hands over Sunday baton | Tony Blair & Kemi Badenoch
It's Sophy Ridge's final time presenting Sophy Ridge on Sunday, but she doesn't go quietly.
On this week's episode she interviews former Prime Minister Tony Blair and business secretary Kemi Badenoch…
On this week's episode she interviews former Prime Minister Tony Blair and business secretary Kemi Badenoch…
00:58:16 |
Sun 16 Jul 2023
Yes to trees, not tree-huggers | Rachel Reeves and Victoria Atkins
She could be the most powerful woman in Britain if the election goes her way. Joining Sophy on the podcast is the shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves, who explains more about her vision for Britain, and …
00:46:56 |
Sun 09 Jul 2023
NHS strikes and the 'complicated' issue of teacher pay rises | Steve Barclay and Bridget Phillipson
Host Sophy Ridge interviews Health Secretary Steve Barclay, who has criticised junior doctors, accusing them of "walking away" from talks over pay and conditions.
For teachers, Labour's shadow educat…
For teachers, Labour's shadow educat…
00:35:04 |
Sun 02 Jul 2023
Inflation, interest, and independence | John Glen, Lisa Nandy, and Humza Yousaf
With the Bank of England trying to bring down inflation, interest is now at 5%, its highest rate since April 2008.
The Government is now urging people to "hold their nerve", as Rishi Sunak put it. But…
The Government is now urging people to "hold their nerve", as Rishi Sunak put it. But…
00:53:08 |
Sun 25 Jun 2023
'Terrible': Ministers react to lockdown party video | Michael Gove and Anas Sarwar
Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has called a new leaked partygate video "terrible" - and says the fact the event went ahead is "indefensible".
The footage appears to show Tory staff drinking, dan…
The footage appears to show Tory staff drinking, dan…
00:55:57 |
Sun 18 Jun 2023
'The world has moved on from Boris Johnson' | Grant Shapps, Guto Harri, and Pat McFadden
After an explosive weekend, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned as an MP, taking supporters Nadine Dorries and Nigel Adams with him in exiting the Commons, with whispers that more may fo…
00:52:15 |
Sun 11 Jun 2023
Boris Johnson, small boats and unacceptable behaviour claims | Robert Jenrick and Jonathan Reynolds
MPs return to parliament this week after recess amid some headache headlines for the government surrounding the COVID inquiry and Boris Johnson's WhatsApp messages when he was prime minister.
Meanwhi…
Meanwhi…
00:37:05 |
Sun 04 Jun 2023
Suella Braverman’s speeding row | Thérèse Coffey and Andy Street
As Home Secretary Suella Braverman faces criticism over claims she asked civil servants to help her avoid completing a driving awareness course alongside other motorists, the Prime Minister is under …
00:40:23 |
Sun 21 May 2023
Local election results, Brexit and nurses' pay | Grant Shapps, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Jonathan Reynolds
The fallout from local election results, where the Conservatives lost more than 1,000 councillors and 49 councils, is hitting home for the Tories as Rishi Sunak faces criticism from his own party.
Pl…
Pl…
00:49:35 |
Sun 14 May 2023
Local elections and policing coronation protests | Wes Streeting, Lucy Frazer and Daisy Cooper
The Tories suffering a “hammering” in the local elections, losing more than 1,000 councillors and 49 councils. Sky News analysis also suggested Labour would become the largest party in Westminster in…
00:45:02 |
Sun 07 May 2023
Local Elections, attack ads and AI | Keir Starmer and Mark Harper
As campaigning ahead of this week’s local elections in England ramps up, so is the expectation management from both Labour and the Conservatives.
Transport Secretary Mark Harper says his party expects…
Transport Secretary Mark Harper says his party expects…
00:58:11 |
Sun 30 Apr 2023
Raab's bullying report and the local elections | Oliver Dowden and Ed Davey
Days after former deputy prime minister Dominic Raab's resignation, Sophy Ridge talks to the new man in the job, Oliver Dowden.
They discuss if he believes Dominic Raab is a bully, the upcoming local …
They discuss if he believes Dominic Raab is a bully, the upcoming local …
00:38:03 |
Sun 23 Apr 2023
Labour party adverts and NHS strike deals | Greg Hands and Wes Streeting
Chairman of the Conservative Party Greg Hands admitted the party could lose 1,000 seats at the forthcoming local elections on May 4. Speaking to presenter Trevor Phillips on Sophy Ridge on Sunday, Mr…
00:53:35 |
Sun 16 Apr 2023
Planes, ports, and paternity | Suella Braverman, Lisa Nandy, and Guy Opperman
It's been a busy few weeks for the Home Secretary Suella Braverman.
There's been the damning report into London's Metropolitan Police, questions over the Government's plans to reduce crossings in the …
There's been the damning report into London's Metropolitan Police, questions over the Government's plans to reduce crossings in the …
00:48:05 |
Sun 02 Apr 2023
Anti-social behaviour, ‘laughing gas’ ban plus Matt Hancock | Michael Gove and Lucy Powell
On the Sophy Ridge on Sunday podcast, Sophy speaks to levelling up secretary Michael Gove about measures to tackle anti-social behaviour, banning nitrous oxide - widely known as laughing gas - and an…
00:34:09 |
Sun 26 Mar 2023
Rwanda policy, strike deals and Boris Johnson | Oliver Dowden and Miguel Berger
After the government said it was working on starting its deportation flights to Rwanda by the summer, Sophy Ridge speaks to Oliver Dowden, chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster, about ministers' plans…
00:40:48 |
Sun 19 Mar 2023
Spring Budget, Scottish leadership race and Gary Lineker | Jeremy Hunt, Rachel Reeves, and Ash Regan
Despite a big week in politics looming, the row over Gary Lineker’s controversial tweet and subsequently stepping back from presenting Match of the Day is dominating headlines this weekend.
But that’s…
But that’s…
00:38:58 |
Sun 12 Mar 2023
The small boats plan and the Northern Ireland deal | Chris Heaton-Harris and Lord Dannatt
New small boat crossings legislation will be “very black and white”, the Northern Ireland secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has said.
Speaking to podcast host Sophy Ridge, he said the new laws will mean …
Speaking to podcast host Sophy Ridge, he said the new laws will mean …
00:38:40 |
Sun 05 Mar 2023
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