Backstage - TV & Film

Sep 30 2024 260 ep. 42 mins 316

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Going behind the scenes to bring you showbiz interviews, TV recommendations and our thoughts on the latest movie releases - from both sides of the Atlantic. Join Katie, Claire and Stevie for a fun look at the world of entertainment. Got a message for us? Email [email protected]

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Introducing... The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim

Sep 30 2024 1 mins

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 Mid

Introducing… Electoral Dysfunction

Mar 01 2024 14 mins

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 lead

Adam Driver, Sofia Coppola and Jamie Dornan

Dec 22 2023 50 mins

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 - hi

Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon, Reacher and Golden Globes nominations

Dec 15 2023 44 mins

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

Julia Roberts, Bradley Cooper and May December

Dec 08 2023 40 mins

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: Debbi

Timothee Chalamet, Richard Curtis and Jon Batiste

Dec 01 2023 38 mins

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. Dir

Ridley Scott, Jodie Whittaker and Hannah Waddingham

Nov 24 2023 46 mins

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 Do

Emerald Fennell, Paapa Essiedu, Caroline Quentin and Jason Isaacs

Nov 17 2023 44 mins

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 se

Actors' strikes, The Hunger Games and Robbie Williams

Nov 10 2023 38 mins

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, th

Nyad, Fingernails, How To Have Sex

Nov 03 2023 41 mins

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 directo