Sky News Crewcast - The Sky News Camera Department Podcast Fri, 29 May 2026 09:13:34 +0100 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2447264 en-gb © 2026 Sky News Crewcast - The Sky News Camera Department Podcast yes 080256bf-44f1-5826-bf56-196817e6a931 Phil Hooper episodic false Sky News Cameraman Phil Hooper talks to members of the Sky News camera department about their experiences working as part of the news gathering team at Sky News.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Phil Hooper https://storage.buzzsprout.com/f00gpwbwdd4ssnshiitu3dzv1nzl?.jpg Sky News Crewcast - The Sky News Camera Department Podcast Graeme McNeill - Part 2 Graeme McNeill - Part 2 In this episode, Phil concludes his chat with Belfast based Camera Operator Graeme McNeill. After speaking about growing up and working in Northern Ireland last time out, this time they discuss his recent trips to Iran and Afghanistan. Graeme explains what it’s like going into a country that is under attack from The United States, the challenge of corporate compliance when it comes to kit, issues at the Iranian border, how his team were mistaken for the US President and more...

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Guest: Graeme McNeill

Producer: Nathan Hale 

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]]> In this episode, Phil concludes his chat with Belfast based Camera Operator Graeme McNeill. After speaking about growing up and working in Northern Ireland last time out, this time they discuss his recent trips to Iran and Afghanistan. Graeme explains what it’s like going into a country that is under attack from The United States, the challenge of corporate compliance when it comes to kit, issues at the Iranian border, how his team were mistaken for the US President and more...

Presenter: Phil Hooper

Guest: Graeme McNeill

Producer: Nathan Hale 

Music: Lee Byatt

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]]> Phil Hooper Buzzsprout-19258140 Fri, 29 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100 2691 2 2 full false Graeme McNeill - Part 1 Graeme McNeill - Part 1 We are delighted to announce the return of the Sky News camera department podcast for another season. 

Phil Hooper is back, with a new logo and a new theme tune (composed by the camera department’s very own Lee Byatt).

In this episode Phil speaks to Graeme McNeill, the Belfast based camera operator. In this, the first of two parts, Graeme talks about what it was like growing up in Northern Ireland, trying (and occasionally failing) to avoid covering “Paddywhackery”, the importance of doing the right thing and much more.

Presenter: Phil Hooper

Guest: Graeme McNeill

Producer: Nathan Hale 

Music: Lee Byatt



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]]> We are delighted to announce the return of the Sky News camera department podcast for another season. 

Phil Hooper is back, with a new logo and a new theme tune (composed by the camera department’s very own Lee Byatt).

In this episode Phil speaks to Graeme McNeill, the Belfast based camera operator. In this, the first of two parts, Graeme talks about what it was like growing up in Northern Ireland, trying (and occasionally failing) to avoid covering “Paddywhackery”, the importance of doing the right thing and much more.

Presenter: Phil Hooper

Guest: Graeme McNeill

Producer: Nathan Hale 

Music: Lee Byatt



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]]> Phil Hooper Buzzsprout-19064676 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100 3018 2 1 full false Jackie Faulkner Jackie Faulkner It’s the final episode of season one of Crewcast and who better to round things off than recently honoured Jackie Faulkner MBE.

Jackie needs no introduction to most of us at Sky. She is arguably the person most responsible for the way the department is today. The passion, drive and empathy she showed during her time at Sky News has granted her lifelong “Legendary” status for most. 

For those that don’t know her, fear not! Thanks to resident podcaster Phil Hooper you can get to know her through this fascinating conversation. Jackie talks about life at Sky in the early days, from building site to transmission of the first broadcast, getting 05:30 calls from Rupert Murdoch and what it was like to send people to their first war. 

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]]> It’s the final episode of season one of Crewcast and who better to round things off than recently honoured Jackie Faulkner MBE.

Jackie needs no introduction to most of us at Sky. She is arguably the person most responsible for the way the department is today. The passion, drive and empathy she showed during her time at Sky News has granted her lifelong “Legendary” status for most. 

For those that don’t know her, fear not! Thanks to resident podcaster Phil Hooper you can get to know her through this fascinating conversation. Jackie talks about life at Sky in the early days, from building site to transmission of the first broadcast, getting 05:30 calls from Rupert Murdoch and what it was like to send people to their first war. 

Presenter: Phil Hooper
Guest: Jackie Faulkner
Producer: Nathan Hale 


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]]> Phil Hooper Buzzsprout-18370118 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000 2890 1 11 full false Ashna Hurynag Ashna Hurynag In a first for Crewcast, our resident podcaster Phil Hooper speaks to one of our Correspondents. Ashna Hurynag is loved by the camera department and wider company and Phil felt it was only right to catch up with her before she leaves Sky News and heads to pastures new at Good Morning Britain to be produced by ITN. 

Ashna talks to Phil about some of her experiences in the last five years at Sky and the importance of kindness, authenticity and food(!) in our line of work.

Warning: Contains some strong language

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]]> In a first for Crewcast, our resident podcaster Phil Hooper speaks to one of our Correspondents. Ashna Hurynag is loved by the camera department and wider company and Phil felt it was only right to catch up with her before she leaves Sky News and heads to pastures new at Good Morning Britain to be produced by ITN. 

Ashna talks to Phil about some of her experiences in the last five years at Sky and the importance of kindness, authenticity and food(!) in our line of work.

Warning: Contains some strong language

Presenter: Phil Hooper
Guest: Ashna Hurynag
Producer: Nathan Hale 

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]]> Phil Hooper Buzzsprout-18217603 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 2835 1 10 full false Josh Masters Josh Masters This Month, resident Sky News cameraman and podcaster Phil Hooper speaks with London based shoot / edit Josh Masters. Josh talks about his time at Sky News so far, from his placement on the Mick Deane bursary to travelling the world for Sky. 

If you've ever wondered how to pack one bag for a trip to the Arctic and Africa or what it's like to doorstep a sitting US President then this one is for you.

Warning: Contains some strong language

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Guest: Josh Masters
Producers: Nathan Hale & Dave Rees

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]]> This Month, resident Sky News cameraman and podcaster Phil Hooper speaks with London based shoot / edit Josh Masters. Josh talks about his time at Sky News so far, from his placement on the Mick Deane bursary to travelling the world for Sky. 

If you've ever wondered how to pack one bag for a trip to the Arctic and Africa or what it's like to doorstep a sitting US President then this one is for you.

Warning: Contains some strong language

Presenter: Phil Hooper
Guest: Josh Masters
Producers: Nathan Hale & Dave Rees

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]]> Phil Hooper Buzzsprout-17987916 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100 2643 1 9 full false Richie Mockler Richie Mockler This Month, resident podcaster Phil Hooper speaks to excellent cameraman and even better human Richie Mockler. 

Richie shares a few of the incredible experiences he has had since he joined Sky News including the time his team was ambushed in Ukraine. He also talks about how his passion and drive were forged from challenges at a very early age.

Take a listen, it doesn’t disappoint… 

Warning: Contains some strong language

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]]> This Month, resident podcaster Phil Hooper speaks to excellent cameraman and even better human Richie Mockler. 

Richie shares a few of the incredible experiences he has had since he joined Sky News including the time his team was ambushed in Ukraine. He also talks about how his passion and drive were forged from challenges at a very early age.

Take a listen, it doesn’t disappoint… 

Warning: Contains some strong language

Presenter: Phil Hooper
Guest: Richie Mockler
Producer: Nathan Hale

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]]> Phil Hooper Buzzsprout-17741400 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0100 3527 1 8 full false James Scurry James Scurry Something a bit different this episode.

We talk about how our mental health can be impacted, by what we see and do. Phil talks openly about his personal experiences in order to highlight the signs to look out for should we become affected. 

In this conversation, our resident podcaster Phil Hooper talks with James Scurry, a Sky News producer and trained psychotherapist. They discuss mental health in our profession, focusing on the growing recognition of trauma among journalists, the need for peer support and practical tips for maintaining mental wellbeing.

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]]> Something a bit different this episode.

We talk about how our mental health can be impacted, by what we see and do. Phil talks openly about his personal experiences in order to highlight the signs to look out for should we become affected. 

In this conversation, our resident podcaster Phil Hooper talks with James Scurry, a Sky News producer and trained psychotherapist. They discuss mental health in our profession, focusing on the growing recognition of trauma among journalists, the need for peer support and practical tips for maintaining mental wellbeing.

Presenter: Phil Hooper
Guest: James Scurry
Producer: Nathan Hale

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]]> Phil Hooper Buzzsprout-17488895 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 22:00:00 +0100 2948 1 7 full false Garwen Mcluckie Garwen Mcluckie The word “Legend” is over used but we make no apology for using it here.

This month we are delighted to bring you a frank, funny and heartfelt chat with Johannesberg based legend Garwen Mcluckie. Recorded on the eve of taking up his new role in Istanbul with Alex Crawford, Garwen speaks to Phil Hooper about his time in Africa working for Sky News and so much more. 

WARNING: contains some strong language and descriptions of violent and traumatic events. Listener discretion is advised.

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]]> The word “Legend” is over used but we make no apology for using it here.

This month we are delighted to bring you a frank, funny and heartfelt chat with Johannesberg based legend Garwen Mcluckie. Recorded on the eve of taking up his new role in Istanbul with Alex Crawford, Garwen speaks to Phil Hooper about his time in Africa working for Sky News and so much more. 

WARNING: contains some strong language and descriptions of violent and traumatic events. Listener discretion is advised.

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 Guest: Garwen Mcluckie
 Producer: Nathan Hale

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]]> Phil Hooper Buzzsprout-17330455 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0100 3072 1 6 full true Ed Bayliss Ed Bayliss Episode 5 is here. Phil caught up with the Gaffer Ed Bayliss and they spoke about how Ed got in to Sky news, his journey as a runner, sound recordist, camera operator, editor and eventual head of cameras and assignments. He talks about some of the lows and highs he's faced along the way.

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]]> Episode 5 is here. Phil caught up with the Gaffer Ed Bayliss and they spoke about how Ed got in to Sky news, his journey as a runner, sound recordist, camera operator, editor and eventual head of cameras and assignments. He talks about some of the lows and highs he's faced along the way.

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 Guest: Ed Bayliss
 Producer: Nathan Hale

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]]> Phil Hooper Buzzsprout-17020565 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1845 1 5 full false Adam Murch Adam Murch Episode 4 is here and it’s the one we’ve all been waiting for… Legendary original alumni Adam Murch talks to Phil about his time at Sky News in the month of Sky News' 36th Birthday. One not to miss.

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]]> Episode 4 is here and it’s the one we’ve all been waiting for… Legendary original alumni Adam Murch talks to Phil about his time at Sky News in the month of Sky News' 36th Birthday. One not to miss.

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]]> Phil Hooper Buzzsprout-16695478 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 2282 1 4 full false Olivia Prutz Olivia Prutz In this episode, Phil speaks with current Jerusalem based shoot edit Olivia Prutz. Olivia talks about her career so far and how she finds working at Sky News ahead of her impending move East. 

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]]> In this episode, Phil speaks with current Jerusalem based shoot edit Olivia Prutz. Olivia talks about her career so far and how she finds working at Sky News ahead of her impending move East. 

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]]> Phil Hooper Buzzsprout-16534466 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000 3232 1 3 full false Ed Young Ed Young In late 2024, our resident Sky News camera department Podcaster Phil Hooper spoke in depth with US based shoot edit Ed Young. It’s a fascinating conversation that touches on some of the big issues that we face in our roles as well as making the most of the chance to get to know more about Ed and his career. 

Warning Podcast contains occasional use of the F Bomb!
 
 Presenter: Phil Hooper
 Guest: Ed Young
 Producer: Nathan Hale

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]]> In late 2024, our resident Sky News camera department Podcaster Phil Hooper spoke in depth with US based shoot edit Ed Young. It’s a fascinating conversation that touches on some of the big issues that we face in our roles as well as making the most of the chance to get to know more about Ed and his career. 

Warning Podcast contains occasional use of the F Bomb!
 
 Presenter: Phil Hooper
 Guest: Ed Young
 Producer: Nathan Hale

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]]> Phil Hooper Buzzsprout-16534422 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000 3403 1 2 full false Asher Knight Asher Knight In Focus employed the dulcet tones of the camera department’s Podcast specialist Phil Hooper to speak to Asher Knight. Phil took a walk around the Sky campus and asked Asher how he’s getting on in his new role as this year’s Mick Dean bursary award winner. Asher talks about his first impressions working in news and his hopes for the future.


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]]> In Focus employed the dulcet tones of the camera department’s Podcast specialist Phil Hooper to speak to Asher Knight. Phil took a walk around the Sky campus and asked Asher how he’s getting on in his new role as this year’s Mick Dean bursary award winner. Asher talks about his first impressions working in news and his hopes for the future.


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Guest: Asher Knight

Producer: Nathan Hale

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