Backstage - TV & Film

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 flashpoints and discuss their encounters with the biggest decision makers. They’ll also be joined by some of those key players to help make sense of world events. From conflict in the Middle East, to the US election, and the war in Ukraine there is no better place for analysis and expertise. New episodes from Richard and Yalda every Wednesday, starting October 9th.

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 politicians is low, three political powerhouses unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond. Every week, they will examine our political leaders and their policies – how they’re written, and how they’re sold to voters – as we prepare for a general election. With so much at stake, they will work out which politicians are coming out on top and who is having an Electoral Dysfunction – and what it all actually means for you. Here's the trailer. For more, follow Electoral Dysfunction now wherever you listen to podcasts.

On the Backstage end of year special, the team looks at the best TV series and films released over the past 12 months - from Barbenheimer to Succession. Adam Driver, Penelope Cruz and Shaleine Woodley chat about new film Ferrari. Sofia Coppola and Cailee Spaeny speak about meeting Priscilla Presley for their film Priscilla. Game Of Thrones star Iwan Rheon tells us about Men Up - his new film about the medical trials for what would become Viagra. Plus, Jamie Dornan talks to us about series two of The Tourist - and his top films of the year. Hosts: Claire Gregory, Katie Spencer and Stevie Wong Producer: Debbie Ridgard Video director: James Whicher Podcast editor: Paul Stanworth

Are you ready for a new film franchise? After the idea was turned down by Star Wars, Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child Of Fire is out in cinemas. Zack Snyder and one of the stars of the film Staz Nair tells us about creating the new sci-fi universe and creating fully-formed new languages for its characters. The Golden Globes nominations have been announced for its 2024 ceremony with Barbie leading the way. Da'Vine Joy Randolph, who is nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture, chats about the awards buzz the film is receiving. Plus, the team take a look at the second series of Prime Video’s Reacher, Percy Jackson and the Olympians series on Disney Plus and series two of Vigil on BBC. Hosts: Claire Gregory, Bethany Minelle and Stevie Wong Producer: Debbie Ridgard Video Director: Adam Noble Video Editor: Dave Colley Podcast Editor: Paul Stanworth

Actress Julia Roberts speaks about her new film Leave The World Behind and how she would survive an apocalyptic scenario. From the premiere of Maestro, director and actor Bradley Cooper responds to the initial online reactions to the film's trailer. Plus, director Todd Haynes chats about his film May December starring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore and Charles Melton. Producer: Debbie Ridgard Video director: Malachi Bernard Video editor: Dave Colley Podcast editor: Paul Stanworth

It's the film Timothee Chalamet fans have been waiting for - Wonka has had its world premiere in London. Following in the footsteps of Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp, we hear from the actor about taking on the iconic role of Willy Wonka. Oscar and Grammy award-winner Jon Batiste speaks to us about Netflix documentary American Symphony, which features him and his wife Suleika Jaouad. Director Richard Curtis, the man behind Notting Hill and Love Actually, tells us about his new Sky Cinema film Genie, starring Melissa McCarthy And Paapa Essiedu. Plus we take a look at the new Eddie Murphy and Tracy Ellis-Ross Christmas film on Prime Video - Candy Cane Lane. Hosts: Claire Gregory, Bethany Minelle and Stevie Wong Producer: Debbie Ridgard Podcast Editor: Paul Stanworth Video Director: Neil Hunter Video Editor: Dave Colley

Ridley Scott's latest theatrical release, Napoleon, is in cinemas this week. The director tells us about his "bum-ache factor" when it comes to film runtimes, Joaquin Phoenix's use of an American accent when portraying the once Emperor of France and gives us an update about filming the new Gladiator film starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington. It's a big week for Doctor Who fans as the BBC premieres the first of the series' specials - starring former doctor David Tennant. We get a sneak peak of the show (no spoilers!) and hear what David Tennant and Jodie Whittaker have to say about the 60th anniversary special episodes. Jodie Whittaker also tells us about her new Paramount Plus series, One Night and her decision to take on tough acting roles. Plus, Hannah Waddingham tells us about her Apple TV+ special, Hannah Waddingham: Home For Christmas, we hear from the stars of Channel 4's new series The Couple Next Door and the team chat about new Netflix reality TV series Squid Game: The Challenge.…

On this week’s Backstage podcast, director Emerald Fennell chats to us about her film Saltburn - starring Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E Grant and Carey Mulligan. The team takes a look at the final season of The Crown on Netflix and this year's line-up for ITV's I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here. Jason Isaacs and Laura Aikman speak about new ITVX drama series about Cary Grant called Archie. Paapa Essiedu and Caroline Quentin discuss the second series of Sky Max's The Lazarus Project. And the team reviews Disney+'s new limited series A Murder At The End Of The World. Hosts: Claire Gregory, Bethany Minelle and Jayson Mansaray Producer: Debbie Ridgard Video director: Amy Black Editor: Dave Colley Podcast Editor: Paul Stanworth

US actors' union SAG-AFTRA has agreed a "tentative deal" with Hollywood studio bosses - bringing a 118-day strike to an end. On this week's Backstage podcast, we hear from the union’s chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland. Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, Hunter Schafer and Francis Lawrence speak to us at the UK premiere of The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes. Plus, the team talk about new Netflix docuseries Robbie Williams, the second season of Australian series The Newsreader on BBC and Prime Video's Bond-themed series 007: Road To A Million starring Brian Cox. Hosts: Katie Spencer, Claire Gregory and Thomas Crosse Producer: Debbie Ridgard Podcast Editor: Wendy Parker Video Director: Amy Cotterell Video Editor: Dave Colley

On this week’s Backstage we hear from Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi about her new Netflix film Nyad. We also talk to Bonnie Stoll, who is played by Jodie Foster in the film. Director Christos Nikou chats about his inspiration behind Fingernails - the new Apple TV+ film starring Jessie Buckley, Jeremy Allen White, Riz Ahmed, Annie Murphy and Luke Wilson. Plus, making her feature directorial debut, Molly Manning Walker tells us about her new film How To Have Sex. Hosts: Katie Spencer, Bethany Minelle and Jayson Mansaray Producer: Debbie Ridgard Video director: David Gilman Video Editor: Dave Colley Podcast Editor: Wendy Parker

On this week's Backstage, we hear from Eddie Izzard about her role in new film Doctor Jekyll. Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts director David Yates speaks to us about his latest film Pain Hustlers starring Emily Blunt and Chris Evans. BAFTA award-winning BBC drama, Time, has returned for a second series. Set in a women's prison, it stars Jodie Whittaker, Bella Ramsey and Tamara Lawrance. Fancy a scare this Halloween? The team share their film and TV picks for this weekend - The Enfield Poltergeist, The Fall of the House of Usher and Five Nights at Freddy’s. Hosts: Katie Spencer, Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong Producer: Debbie Ridgard Video director: Kevin Donaldson Video Editor: Charlie Joseph Podcast Editor: Wendy Parker

On this week’s Backstage, we hear from Daniel Kaluuya as he makes his directorial debut alongside Kibwe Tavares for futuristic London-based film The Kitchen. Sir Lenny Henry speaks about his new ITV drama Three Little Birds - inspired by stories his mother and others told him about moving to the UK in the late 1950s. Director Errol Morris discusses filming the final interview of former British spy-turned-novelist, David Cornwell - better known as John le Carre. Plus, the team chat about the new Disney+ series Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story. Hosts: Claire Gregory, Bethany Minelle and Stevie Wong Producer: Debbie Ridgard Video director: Amy Cotterell Video Editor: Michael Halliday Podcast Editor: Paul Stanworth

This week’s Backstage is live from the BFI London Film Festival as some of the most anticipated films of the year hold screenings in the UK. Martin Scorsese chats about his new film Killers of the Flower Moon, starting Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert DeNiro and Brendan Fraser. Steve McQueen talks about his upcoming documentary Occupied City he made alongside his wife Bianca Stigter, and Lulu Wang tells us about working with Nicole Kidman for Prime Video’s six-part series Expats. Plus, Todd Haynes speaks about Charles Melton’s performance in May December – a film starring Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore about an actor preparing for a role based upon a tabloid scandal. Hosts: Katie Spencer and Claire Gregory Producers: Debbie Ridgard, Jada-Kai Meosa John Camera and audio: Ali Abbas and Joss Matthews Podcast Editor: Wendy Parker

On this week's Backstage, we hear from David Beckham about his Netflix docuseries Beckham. Caitlyn Jenner chats about Sky documentary series House Of Kardashian. Plus, the team discuss the fifth and final series of BBC show Ghosts. Producer: Debbie Ridgard Podcast Editor: Wendy Parker Hosts: Claire Gregory, Katie Spencer and Stevie Wong

Welcome to Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News. On this week's Backstage, hosts Claire Gregory, Bethany Minelle, and Stevie Wong discuss the end to the strike by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and what that might mean for Hollywood production while actors remain on the picket line. Nadiya Hussain of Bake Off fame has a new cooking show, Nadiya’s Simple Spices (BBC), and tells Claire about the influence of her family when cooking. Director Ken Loach discusses the US writers' strike ending - and his latest film The Old Oak, which tells the story of a former mining village in northeast England that becomes the new location for Syrian refugees. Plus, the team reviews new series Boiling Point (BBC), the Taylor Swift Eras Tour film, and the Boys’ spin-off Gen V (Prime Video). Producers: Soila Apparicio, Debbie Ridgard, and Jada- Kai Meosa John Editor: Paul Stanworth

On this week's Backstage, we hear from actress Mischa Barton about the return of Neighbours to our TV screens. Director Albert Hughes chats about taking on new series The Continental: From The World Of John Wick. Plus, the team chat about the final series of Netflix's Sex Education starring Ncuti Gatwa, Emma Mackey and Asa Butterfield.

On this week’s Backstage we chat about how celebrities are trying to control their narratives, after the Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner divorce news, as well as Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’ leaked letters. Stevie gives a roundup of some of his favourite moments from the Toronto Film Festival, and director of Dumb Money, Craig Gillespie, tells us how he was introduced to the GameStock saga by his son during the pandemic. Plus, creator of Wilderness, Marnie Dickens, talks about writing a love letter to Taylor Swift for the show’s soundtrack. *While we've got you...please take a few moments to let us know your thoughts on our podcasts and your listening preferences by filling in a short survey. Click here Producers: Jada-Kai Meosa John and Emma Woodhouse Podcast Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Paul Stanworth and Adam Jay

Taylor Swift is giving fans another chance to catch her Eras Tour in the US - this time in the cinema. On this week's Backstage, we chat about the 1989 singer's venture into film and some of the premieres from the Toronto International Film Festival. Writer and director Celine Song talks about her cinematic debut Past Lives as it hits cinemas, actress Roisin Gallagher speaks about her new Sky Atlantic series The Lovers, and director Thea Sharrock tells us about her new film Wicked Little Letters. Producer: Debbie Riggard Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Paul Stanworth

On this week's Backstage, we hear from actress Rebekah Staton about BBC One's thriller series, The Following Events are Based on a Pack of Lies. We also chat to executive producer and director Sanaa Hamri about filming on location for season two of Prime Video's The Wheel of Time, and we hear from actor Harris Dickinson about new film Scrapper. Plus, the team discusses new Netflix series One Piece, the US writers' and actors' strikes, and the cancellation of shows The Idol and The Great. Producer: Debbie Ridgard Editor: Paul Stanworth

On this week's Backstage podcast, hosts Claire Gregory and Katie Spencer are live from Edinburgh TV Festival - an event that showcases upcoming shows and programmes coming to TV screens and streaming platforms in the near future. Emmy-nominated producer Julia Nottingham speaks to us about the highly anticipated documentary series "Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story" coming to Disney+ this Autumn, Annabel Scholey chats about her new indie film Chuck Chuck Baby and Ruth Wilson talks about The Woman in the Wall, a new BBC One drama based on Ireland's controversial Magdalene Laundries. Plus, we discuss the big takeaways from this year's Edinburgh TV festival, including announcements from ITVX about new show Fortune Hotel and the return of Big Brother.

On this week's Backstage, we chat about the latest box office figures as Barbie and Oppenheimer continue to dominate at the cinema. Ahead of the release of Gran Turismo, actor David Harbour chats about filming live stunts and understanding Tom Cruise's approach to moviemaking. We hear from Nathan W Pyle, the creator of Apple TV's Strange Planet, and Sarah Lambert - the showrunner for Sigourney Weaver's latest Prime Video series The Lost Flowers Of Alice Hart. Plus, we review BBC's Wolf, Netflix's Heartstopper, and Only Murders In The Building (Disney+). Vote for Backstage in the Listener Choice category at this year's British Podcast Awards by following this link: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting Timecodes: 01.13 - Box office figures for Barbie, Oppenheimer and Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One 04.00 - David Harbour on filming Gran Turismo 07.30 - Strange Planet - interview with creator Nathan W Pyle 11.22 - BBC's Wolf 18.40 - Netflix's Heartstopper 25.35 - Prime Video's The Lost Flowers…

On this week's Backstage, we hear the latest from the SAG-AFTRA strikes in the US as Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston makes a defiant speech targeted at Disney's CEO Bob Iger. David Tennant and Michael Sheen chat about season two of Prime Video's Good Omens. Plus, Elizabeth Banks speaks about pay disparity and her role in new Apple TV+ film The Beanie Bubble, based on the 90s Beanie Babies craze. Timecodes: 01.19 – Update on SAG-AFTRA strikes in the US 07.15 - Barbenheimer box office numbers 09.50 – Venice and Toronto Film Festival announcements 15.50 – Prime Video’s Good Omens season two – interview with David Tennant and Michael Sheen 26.53 – Apple TV+’s The Beanie Bubble – interviews with Zach Galifianakis, Elizabeth Banks, Kristin Gore and Damian Kalush

How are the actors' strikes impacting film and TV? We have an update on the SAG-AFTRA strike as Barbie and Oppenheimer hit the big screen this weekend. On this week’s Backstage we hear from Avatar and Guardians of the Galaxy star Zoe Saldana about her new series Special Ops: Lioness and her thoughts on the actors’ strike in the US. Last year’s big summer hit, The Bear is back for season two. Ebon Moss Bachrach chats about the 'unbelievable' reaction the series received. Plus, fresh off the back of Wimbledon, Aidan Turner tells us about his new drama series set in the world of pro-tennis, Fifteen-Love. Producer: Debbie Ridgard Editor: Paul Stanworth Timecodes: 00.00.34 - Barbie and Oppenheimer hit cinemas 00.07.47 - SAG-AFTRA strike underway in the US. We hear from Brian Cox 00.15.23 - Disney +'s The Bear season two - Interview with Ebon Moss Bachrach 00.27.00 - Prime Video's Fifteen-Love - Interview with Aidan Turner and Ella Lily Hyland 00.36.50 - Paramount +'s Special Ops: Lioness - Interview with Zoe…

It's the moment cinema-goers have been waiting for - Barbenheimer! On this week’s Backstage, we hear from Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling from the pink carpet at the European premiere of Barbie. Cillian Murphy and Christopher Nolan chat to us about Oppenheimer and Elle Fanning talks about using "dark humour" in season three of The Great. Plus, who was snubbed and who was honoured as the 2023 Emmy's nominations were revealed? Join host Claire Gregory, Sky's Arts & Entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle and TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong. Timecodes: 00.01.02 - SAG-AFTRA writer's strikes 00.06.00 - 2023 Emmy nominations 00.11.17 - Timothée Chalamet in new Wonka trailer 00.14.15 - Barbie - interviews with Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and Greta Gerwig 00.23.59 - Oppenheimer - interview with Cillian Murphy and Christopher Nolan 00.33.03 - Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One review 00.37.20 - Lionsgate+'s The Great - interview with Elle Fanning 00.44.45 - Paramount +'s Quantum Leap - review

On this week's Backstage podcast we hear from Mamoudou Athie and Leah Lewis about Pixar and Disney's latest release, Elemental. Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse writers Chris Miller and Phil Lord chat about season two of Apple TV+'s The Afterparty and Jack Whitehall talks about doing an American accent on camera after being mocked by Olivia Colman. Plus, Leah McNamara and Yasmin Monet Prince tell us about their experience filming Sky Original drama Then You Run. Timecodes: 00.57 - The latest on the potential SAG-AFTRA actor's strike and potential problems for the Oppenheimer UK premiere 03.43 - Biker Grove to return after 17 years 05.25 - Sex Education to end after season four 06.36 - Pixar and Disney's Elemental - interview with Mamoudou Athie and Leah Lewis and review 15.57 - Sky Original Then You Run - interview with Leah McNamara and Yasmin Monet Prince and review 26.10 - Apple TV+'s The Afterparty - interviews with Chris Miller, Phil Lord, Anthony King, Jack Whitehall and Paul Walter Hauser and review…

This week on the Backstage podcast, Claire meets her hero Harrison Ford, who talks about his final outing as Indiana Jones (and tells her where to stand). There are mixed reviews for Idris Elba’s new action series, Hijack, and we hear about Wham!, the documentary charting the rise of 80s pop-royalty, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. Plus a review of ITV’s new family drama, Riches, and Claire is on the black carpet for the new season of The Witcher. Producer: Jim Farthing Editor: Amy Hitchcock

On this week's Backstage podcast, we hear from Scarlett Johansson, Bryan Cranston, Maya Hawke and the cast of Wes Anderson's Asteroid City. Jennifer Lawrence and Andrew Barth Feldman chat about their new film, No Hard Feelings. Plus, Tom Cruise tells us about Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One at the UK premiere in London. Timecodes: 01.20 - The highlights from Netflix's fan event Tudum, the latest Oscar's rule changes and early reactions to Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer 09.20 - Interviews with Bryan Cranston, Scarlett Johansson and Maya Hawke on Wes Anderson's Asteroid City 21.00 - Tom Cruise on Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One 26.22 - New series I'm A Virgo 30.15 - Jennifer Lawrence and Andrew Barth Feldman on No Hard Feelings 36.50 - And Just Like That season two

On this week's Backstage podcast, we hear from Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker about the star-studded sixth season of the Netflix show. Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald chat about the Take That-inspired film, Greatest Days, starring Aisling Bea. At the Full Monty's premiere in Sheffield, Robert Carlyle speaks about the impact of writers' strikes, and singer Alexandra Burke tells us about her first film role in Pretty Red Dress. Plus, Samuel L Jackson and Olivia Colman chat all about their new Marvel series Secret Invasion. Timecodes: 00.00 What's coming up on this week's podcast 03.56 Greatest Days film - Take That and Aisling Bea 13.25 The Full Monty - Robert Carlyle 21.00 Black Mirror - Charlie Brooker 30.40 Secret Invasion - Samuel L Jackson and Olivia Colman 38.30 Pretty Red Dress - Alexandra Burke

Welcome to Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News. On this week's episode, Claire Gregory is joined by Sky News' arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer and TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong. We hear from Eva Longoria about her feature directorial debut for her film Flamin' Hot and the stars of Ted Lasso - Brendan Hunt and Nick Mohammed. Plus, we review some of the most anticipated new TV series including Sky Atlantic's The Idol starring Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd - and Apple TV+'s The Crowded Room starring Tom Holland. Producer: Debbie Ridgard Editor: Paul Stanworth

On this week’s Backstage podcast, Claire Gregory is joined by Sky News' Arts and Entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer and producer Jayson Mansaray to talk about the week's stories - including the death of Tina Turner and Phillip Schofield's departure from ITV's This Morning. Our cinema pick of the week is The Little Mermaid. We hear from the stars, Jacob Tremblay, Daveed Diggs, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem and the film’s director Rob Marshall. Plus, we review some of the most anticipated new TV series including Sky Max and Now's detective series Poker Face starring Natasha Lyonne, Apple TV+’s Platonic and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Netflix series FUBAR. Producer: Debbie Ridgard

Welcome to Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News. From the Cannes Film Festival, Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory is joined by TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, who are amongst the stars, action and controversy. Claire and Stevie report fresh from attending THAT Johnny Depp press conference and discuss his new film, Jeanne Du Barry. Plus, all the gossip surrounding the big premieres including Indiana Jones and films from Leonardo DiCaprio, Pixar, and possibly the most star-studded film ever by Wes Anderson. Claire is also very excited to speak with Richard Gere and Emma Roberts about their new romcom, Maybe I Do. Producer: Jim Farthing Editor: Paul Stanworth

Welcome back to Backstage - the TV and film podcast from Sky News. Joining Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory this week is TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, and Sky arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer. This week the team is joined by Rachel McAdams and Abby Ryder Fortson who tell us the importance of their new film, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, based on the classic 1970 novel by Judy Bloom. There are mixed reviews for Air, the star-studded film with Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis and Jason Bateman about Nike’s 1980s collaboration with Michael Jordan. Plus, Patricia Arquette and Matt Dillon tell us about their new comedy series High Desert, and hear the team's thoughts on the UK’s first gay dating show, I Kissed A Boy. Producer: Jim Farthing Editor: Paul Stanworth

Welcome back to Backstage - The TV and Film podcast from Sky News. Joining Sky’s entertainment reporter Claire Gregory this week is TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, and arts and entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle. On this week’s Backstage, Melanie Lynskey chats about the final storyline of Yellowjackets and her husband Jason Ritter’s appearance in The Last Of Us. We hear from the stars of the new Apple TV Plus series Silo, review the latest release in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3 - and hear from Patricia Arquette and Matt Dillon about the writer’s strike in the US. Producer: Debbie Ridgard Editor: Paul Stanworth

Welcome back to Backstage - The TV and Film podcast from Sky News. Joining Sky’s entertainment reporter Claire Gregory this week is TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, and arts and entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle. On this week’s Backstage, we are joined by Florence Pugh and Zach Braff on working with your ex and getting into the head of an addict for Sky’s new original film A Good Person. We’ve everything you need to know about hot new shows Fatal Attraction and Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden’s new spy thriller Citadel. Plus, Jim Broadbent & Penelope Wilton on dealing with grief for our cinema pick of the week: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. Producers: Jada-Kai Meosa John and Debbie Ridgard Editor: Paul Stanworth

Welcome back to Backstage - the TV and film podcast from Sky News. Joining Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory this week is TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer, Sky's arts and entertainment correspondent. Jennifer Garner is on the podcast this week, talking all about her brand new Apple TV+ thriller, The Last Thing He Told Me - and if that wasn't tense enough for you, Niamh Algar also joins the podcast to talk about her new ITV1 high-stakes medical drama Malpractice. Deep breaths everyone. Staying with the medical theme, Rachel Weisz speaks to Backstage about playing twins in the new TV remake of Dead Ringers on Prime Video, don't watch with your dinner. The team give their thoughts on the final series of The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, as well as the new Chris Evans and Ana De Armas film Ghosted. Plus, how long will Kim Kardashian actually last in American Horror Story Series 12 before being bumped off? Producers: David Chipakupaku and Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor: Paul Stanworth

Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News. Whether you’re celebrating Easter, Ramadan, Passover, or just getting some well-earned rest over the Bank Holiday weekend, Sky’s entertainment reporter Claire Gregory, TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, and Sky’s arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer have all the TV and film you need. Lily Allen and Freema Agyeman, stars of the new Margate-set Sky Atlantic drama Dreamland, are the big guests on this week’s show. They tell the team about the joys of British beaches, what it’s like playing sisters, and what Lily has learned from turning her hand from music to acting. The team head through The Portable Door, and speak to stars Sam Neill and Patrick Gibson about the YA novel’s new film adaptation for Sky Cinema. Guy Ritchie joins the podcast to talk about his new project Operation Fortune for Prime Video – expect Jason Statham, guns, and Hugh Grant as an evil billionaire. And don’t watch it with your parents – Netflix’s sexy new thriller,…

Welcome to Backstage the TV and film podcast from Sky News. Sky’s entertainment reporter Claire Gregory is joined by TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, and arts and entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle. Chris Pratt and Charlie Day join the team to talk about playing the iconic plumber brothers Mario and Luigi in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Steven Yeun and Ali Wong talk about using real life for inspiration in Netflix’s new dark comedy ‘Beef.’ Murder Mystery is back – hear what the team has to say about the sequel to the Netflix hit. Plus, Toni Collette and John Leguizamo tell us the importance of seeing girls coming into their power in the new show, Prime Video’s ‘The Power’ and Taron Egerton tell us why he said an instant ‘yes’ to his new film ‘Tetris.’ Producer – Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor- Paul Stanworth

Welcome to Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News. Joining Sky's arts and entertainment reporter Claire Gregory and correspondent Katie Spencer to pick through the week's best releases and showbiz news is TV and film critic Stevie Wong. The team discuss the BAFTA TV nominations. Brian Cox is the week's big guest talking about the latest series of Sky Atlantic's Succession. David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah on starring in the new south London-based film Rye Lane. There's Rina Sawayama on working with Keanu Reeves in John Wick 4. Plus, we review the BBC's latest adaptation of Great Expectations, starring Olivia Colman, and the return of Yellowjackets on Paramount Plus. Producers - David Chipakupaku and Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor - Paul Stanworth

Welcome to a special edition of Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News, recorded at this year's Oscars Vanity Fair afterparty. Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory is joined in LA by arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer, and TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, to chew over a rather wholesome and historic night in Hollywood. Find out which celebrities zoom past on the blue carpet, the one person everyone was celebrating when they got their awards, and why Jamie Lee Curtis might be her own biggest cheerleader. Plus - is everything alright with Hugh Grant?! Producer - David Chipakupaku Editor - Paul Stanworth

Welcome to a special edition of Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News, recorded in LA. As the stars begin to arrive for the 2023 Oscars, Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory, TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, and Sky's arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer bring you their predictions for where the chips may fall on film's biggest and glitziest night. Which film will pull in the most awards? What do Rihanna and the cast of RRR have up their sleeves for the performances? And what on earth will Will Smith be up to on the night? Plus, we have interviews with nominees Angela Bassett, Ke Huy Quan, Stephen Spielberg, The Daniels, Colin Farrell, and Michelle Williams, who tell us the difference an Oscar nod can make. Backstage will return for a special post-Oscars episode on Monday. To find out how to watch all of this year's nominated films, click here for our handy guide. And, don't forget, you can watch the Oscars Red Carpet live on Sky News from 11pm on Sunday 12th March. Then, if…

Welcome to Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News. Joining Sky's arts and entertainment reporters Claire Gregory and Bethany Minelle to pick through the week's best releases and showbiz news is TV and film critic Stevie Wong. Elizabeth Banks joins the team to talk about her new film Cocaine Bear. And yes, it's about a bear that takes a lot of drugs. Sam Claflin and Camila Morrone drop by to discuss their new Prime Video series Daisy Jones & The Six. Find out what they loved about making their 70s musical drama. It's the school on everyone's lips - hear what the team have to say about the second series of ABC and Disney+'s Abbott Elementary. Plus; Claire catches up with Idris Elba, as Luther's first film premieres; Nicholas Pinnock talks all things Django on Sky Atlantic and NOW; and what will happen at the Oscars? The SAG Awards may have just given us a clue... Producers - David Chipakupaku and Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor - Paul Stanworth

It's a packed podcast this week, with plenty of stars coming joining Sky's entertainment reporters Claire Gregory and Bethany Minelle, and TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong. Hugh Jackman chats about his new film The Son, and tells the team how almost nothing he stars in impresses his children. Where in the world is Eugene Levy? Apart from on the podcast, he's been travelling the globe for his new Apple TV+ show, Reluctant Traveller. He tells the team about what's left on his bucket list. Parks and Rec star Adam Scott's Party Down returns for a third series on Lionsgate+. He tells Backstage what's changed for him, and the show's cast, since the cult-hit comedy debuted in 2010. Plus; Sky News presenter Sam Naz tells Backstage about her new WWII film on NOW; the team discuss whether ITVX's latest drama You & Me is worth your time; and there's celebration of the camptastic Ariana DeBose BAFTA rap. Presenters - Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Bethany Minelle Producers - David Chipakupaku and Jada-Kai Meosa John…

A special BAFTAs edition of Backstage recorded after the 2023 awards - with Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory and arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer at the ceremony in London, and TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong in the US sharing how the BAFTAs were seen on the world stage. They hear from nominees Michelle Yeoh and Jamie Lee Curtis, and last year's Best Support Actress winner Ariana DeBose. The team also speak to Daria Navalnaya - a film about her father, the Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, who is currently imprisoned in his country, won in the Best Documentary category at the awards. Plus, hear how Emma Thompson almost didn't make it to the ceremony, and what exactly happens backstage at the biggest night in British film. Producer - David Chipakupaku Editor - Paul Stanworth

Welcome to Backstage, the TV and film review podcast from Sky News. Joining Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory this week is TV and movie review Stevie Wong, and arts and entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle. On this week's show, Paul Rudd tells us what he'd be getting up to in an alternative universe, as Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania hits the cinemas. Claire, Stevie, and Bethany give their verdicts on the latest crime dramas from the BBC, The Gold and Better, which follow hot on the heels of Happy Valley. If you liked The Gold, why not listen to The Hunt For The Brink's-Mat Gold from Sky News StoryCast? Jenny Slate drops by to talk about her Oscar contender, Marcel The Shell With Shoes On, and tells us why she thinks her new film could be compared to a swimming pool. Plus, if you're needing a thriller in your life this week, hear the team's review of new Apple TV+ movie Sharper, which stars Julianne Moore, and a dancing Sebastian Stan. And what might happen at Sunday's BAFTA Film Awards?…

Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV review podcast from Sky News. Claire Gregory is joined this week by Sky's arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer, and TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong. The team give their thoughts on Happy Valley's explosive finale and the showdown between Catherine Cawood and Tommy Lee Royce. Warning, there are spoilers, so if you're still trying to avoid those, skip from 2:15 to 7:58. And if you want to listen to Claire's starring appearance this week's on the Sky News Daily podcast, click here. Joe Goldberg is back and up to no good. Penn Badgley joins the podcast to talk all things You series four. Jessie Buckely and Claire Foy speak to the show about their Oscar-nomianted film Women Talking, which is out this week in cinemas. Just a warning that the team will be discussing the film's content of rape, sexual assault, and drug abuse. If you'd rather not listen to that, skip from 19:44 to 28:41. New Sky Max comedy Funny Woman follows Gemma Arterton as a 60s beauty queen…

Welcome to Backstage, the TV and film review podcast from Sky News. This week, Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory is joined by arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer, and reviewer Stevie Wong. Can awards seasons ever go on without a hitch? Claire, Stevie, and Katie talk about the Andrea Riseborough Oscars row, and whether the Academy may change its campaigning rules. Episode three of The Last of Us has set the internet alight - the team look at why it's resonated with so many. If you're wanting to avoid spoilers, skip from 09:47 to 13:12. Brendan Fraser joins the podcast to talk all about The Whale, and his experience of awards season so far. In this part of the podcast, the team discuss the film's theme of obesity, which some may find upsetting. If you'd like to avoid this, skip from 13:12 to 22:29. Rupert Grint and director M. Night Shyamalan talk about their new apocalyptic horror film Knock at the Cabin, with Rupert telling Backstage why this film might have hit a little close to…

This week, Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory is joined by arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer, and reviewer Stevie Wong as they react to this year's Oscar nominations. Former Buffy star Sarah Michelle Gellar chats to Claire about her new YA supernatural film Wolf Pack - and Lockwood and Co. director Joe Cornish talks ghosts. Stevie has - virtually - been to Sundance Film Festival, and has all the films you should keep your eyes peeled for. The team also review Netflix film You People starring Jonah Hill and Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Lopez's new film Shotgun Wedding. Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer Jada-Kai Meosa John - junior producer David Chipakupaku - producer Annie Joyce - senior producer Paul Stanworth - editor

This week, Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory is joined by arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer, and reviewer Stevie Wong. The team are at BAFTA HQ, as the nominations are revealed for this year’s film awards. Claire, Katie and Stevie analyse the nominees, plus hear from EE Rising Star and Leading Actor nominee Daryl McCormack. Psychological drama Tár follows a successful composer whose career goes into a tailspin after an allegation is made against her. Hear from its star and Leading Actress nominee, Cate Blanchett, plus hear the team's review of the film. Katie catches up with Margot Robbie, star of new film Babylon, from La La Land director Damien Chazelle, which charts the rise of talkies in the 1920s. But what did the team make of the three hour Hollywood epic? Plus, hear Claire, Katie, and Stevie's thoughts on new Disney Plus superhero-comedy Extraordinary - and is anyone actually watching the new winter series of Love Island? Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer…

Welcome to Backstage - the TV and film review podcast from Sky News, with entertainment reporters Claire Gregory and Bethany Minelle, and TV reviewer Stevie Wong. Awards season has begun, with the return of The Golden Globes, after last year's ceremony was held off-screen. Claire, Stevie, and Bethany have their takes on the winners, nominees, and that piano music. It's thought of as one of the best video games in the world - now The Last Of Us has been turned into a brand new series on Sky Atlantic and HBO. The team give their thoughts on the post-apocalyptic drama. The Chippendales are known for their saucy dancing - but did you know there's a dark origin to the collars and cuffs? Kumail Nanjiani and Annaleigh Ashford speak to the team about their new Disney+ show, Welcome To Chippendales. Plus; Toni Collette and Anna Faris join the podcast to talk about their new Sky Original film The Estate; the team head to the NHS frontline for ITV1's new drama Maternal; and just what exactly is making everyone go wild…

Welcome to Backstage - the TV and film review podcast from Sky News - and a Happy New Year to you all! Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer are back for 2023, with Christian Bale and Harry Melling joining the podcast to talk about new Netflix film The Pale Blue Eye. Find out why Harry decided to learn his lines in a graveyard... Stars of the new Prime Video supernatural thriller The Rig, Martin Compston and Emily Hampshire, chat to Backstage about oil rigs, and trying haggis for the first time. The team head back to Hebden Bridge for the final series of Happy Valley on BBC One and iPlayer, and have a look at Vicky McClure's new show on ITVX, Without Sin. Plus - get your polyester suit out the wardrobe, and polish up your egotistical catchphrase - The Apprentice is back on BBC One and iPlayer. Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer Producer: David Chipakupaku Junior Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor: Paul Stanworth