2020

Once an unrivaled political power, the NRA is facing challenges from all sides. FRONTLINE investigates the organization’s history and evolution, how it aligned with President Donald Trump and his base, and why it is under attack ahead of the 2020 election.

On May 30, 2020, NASA and SpaceX made history, launching U.S. Astronauts aboard the first commercial spacecraft to the International Space Station. See rare, newly released footage of their historic flight, from launch to arrival onboard the ISS.

On August 2, 2020, two NASA astronauts plunged back to Earth aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule. Witness their historic flight, from the first manned launch from the US in nearly a decade, to the first splashdown attempt since the Apollo era.

In March 2020, Scotland's former first minister Alex Salmond emerges from the High Court in Edinburgh, cleared of 14 charges of sexual misconduct. The verdict concludes one of the most dramatic trials Britain has ever seen. From the moment the story breaks in the Daily Record in August 2018 to Salmond's acquittal the very day the UK locks down against Coronavirus, Kirsty Wark follows the ups and downs of a case that has seen tabloid scoops shock the nation and the destruction of one of the strongest political partnerships in modern politics.

On 8th September 2020, the Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos went up in flames. More than 12,000 migrants, already living in dire conditions, were burned out of their tents. The Greek authorities have blamed the blaze on a small number of residents of the camp, but among the refugees themselves many say local far-right activists started the fire.

Grand Sumo July 2020 Tournament from Tokyo.
Day 1: 50 minutes.
Day 8: 50 minutes.
Final Day: 90 minutes.

The Sky at Night team explore the life and death of stars. Chris Lintott investigates the strange dimming of Betelgeuse, which caused some speculation that it might be about to explode into a supernova. And Maggie Aderin-Pocock reports on the recent discovery of the biggest and brightest supernova ever observed. Lucie Green discovers how historical drawings that pre-date the invention of the telescope are helping us to predict solar activity, and Pete attempts to photograph our very own star, the Sun. The team also pay tribute to pioneering astronomer Margaret Burbidge, who died on 5th April 2020 at the age of 100, whose work led to the understanding that we are all made of stardust.

US Bureau Chief David Lipson travels through the north-east swing states to speak with voters about the 2020 presidential election; David finds out whether this fractured country will survive the ultimate democratic stress test.

As a part of Sport Relief 2020, a tricked-out Fiat Multipla arrives at Fulham FC while the players are training. Teammates Tom Cairney, Steven Sessegnon and Marcus Bettinelli ditch their £200k super cars and take this £2k image-wrecking hatchback for the day, playing games set by Chris Stark on the car’s radio. The Fulham boys then pass it on to Premier League Norwich FC after 'pimping' it to make it even more embarrassing to drive.

In the fall of 2020, a NASA spacecraft called OSIRIS-REx attempts to reach out and grab a piece of an asteroid named Bennu and bring it back to Earth. The OSIRIS-REx team has just three chances to extend its spacecraft's specialized arm, touch down for five seconds, and collect material from the surface of Bennu. Can they pull it off? NOVA takes you inside the mission as the team plans its approach: They must map the asteroid's surface, choose possible collection sites, and rehearse the risky maneuver. If the collection is successful, scientists could gain great insight into Earth's own origins—and even learn to defend against rogue asteroids that may one day threaten our planet.