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Dec 2, 2021 • 44min

Landscapers, Boxing Day and Benedict Cumberbatch

Welcome to Backstage - the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week Claire Gregory is joined by Stevie Wong and Sky News arts and entertainment Correspondent Katie Spencer.We hear from ‘call me Ben’ Benedict Cumberbatch about his new film The Power of the Dog and review the new true crime drama Landscapers.Plus we talk about the first Black British Rom-com Boxing Day, Chucky as a teen-horror series, and The Great which is back for series 2.Get in touch via backstage@sky.uk
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Nov 25, 2021 • 48min

House of Gucci, Lady Gaga and two Christmas films

Welcome to Backstage - the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week, Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong and Katie Spencer talk about the highly anticipated new movie House of Gucci.Lady Gaga chats to us about accents and her heritage.We also start looking ahead to Christmas with Netflix’s Robin Robin and A Boy Called Christmas.Plus we discuss new series American Rust and, of course, the return of Selling Sunset. Get in touch via backstage@sky.uk
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Nov 18, 2021 • 48min

Halle Berry and The Wheel of Time

Welcome to Backstage – the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This is the place to come for all your intel on what to watch and what’s going on behind the scenes of showbusiness. Claire Gregory is joined by Stevie Wong and Sky News Arts and Entertainment editor Amy Hitchcock.Hear from Halle Berry who’s had a go at directing with her latest movie Bruised.Plus we have some fantastic news for you Potter fans and a deep dive review of what’s set to be the biggest fantasy show since Game of Thrones... Or is it?
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Nov 11, 2021 • 41min

Kaitlyn Dever, Crime and Red Notice

Welcome to Backstage – the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week we hear from Kaitlyn Dever about her new Disney Plus show Dopesick and we are put on Red Notice with Dwyane Johnson and Ryan Reynolds.Plus we discuss Irvine Welsh’s move in to television and the new podcast adaption The Shrink Next Door - find out who we pick to play us in an Apple TV+ show! Join our regular hosts Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong, along with Sky News arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer.
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Nov 4, 2021 • 47min

Kristen Stewart, Eternals and the return of Dexter

Welcome to Backstage – the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week we review the new Marvel film Eternals, get bloody with a reboot of Dexter and discuss what it is to be a British teenager with In My Skin.Plus Sky News Entertainment Correspondent Katie Spencer speaks to Kristen Stewart about her portrayal as Princess Diana in Spencer. Join our regular hosts Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong, along with Sky News arts and entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle.
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Oct 28, 2021 • 43min

Rebecca Hall, what to watch this Halloween and a must-see documentary

Welcome to Backstage – the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week we speak to Rebecca Hall about her new hard-hitting film ‘Passing’ starring Ruth Negga and Tessa Thompson. We also talk about the latest Zac Snyder movie Army of Thieves and Colin Kaepernick’s new show with Ava DuVernay - Colin in Black and White.Plus we’ve got recommendations for Halloween viewing and we tip documentary The Rescue for awards success.Join our regular hosts Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong, along with Sky News arts and entertainment reporter Chris Robertson.
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Oct 21, 2021 • 41min

Timothee Chalamet, Mark Strong and the week’s best new releases

Welcome to Backstage – the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week we hear from the stars of Dune - Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, and Denis Villeneuve about the new sci-fi epic. We also talk about the new show by Stephen Merchant - The Outlaws, and there’s an interview with Mark Strong and Daniel Mays about the new series of Temple. We also discuss the film adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen and get to know imdbTV via Leverage: Redemption.Join our regular hosts Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong, along with Sky News arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer.
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Oct 14, 2021 • 43min

A London Film Festival special

Welcome to Backstage – the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week we look at some of the highlights from this year’s London Film Festival.We talk about the new Netflix Western The Harder They Fall and hear from stars Idris Elba and Regina King.We discuss Jane Campion’s new movie Power of the Dog and whether the early awards buzz is justified.Liam Payne and Zach Galafianakas talk tech thanks to new family film Ron’s Gone Wrong.And it’s not just film at LFF – we review the third, highly anticipated series of Succession.Join our regular hosts Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong, along with Sky News arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer.
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Oct 7, 2021 • 51min

Jodie Comer, Ridley Scott and the week’s best TV

Welcome to Backstage – the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week we talk to Jodie Comer and Ridley Scott about their new French period film The Last Duel.We discuss the Netflix phenomenon Squid Game, the remake of Scenes From A Marriage and quirky new comedy Reservation Dogs.We hear from Joanne Froggatt and Michiel Huisman – who star in new thriller Angela Black and there’s enough horror to take you through to next Halloween.Join our regular hosts Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong, with special guest Sky News arts and entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle.
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Sep 30, 2021 • 50min

A big Bond special

Welcome to Backstage – the film and TV podcast from Sky News.After multiple delays No Time To Die is finally out and we’re celebrating with a Backstage special – partly recorded on the red carpet for the 007 film.Hear from all the stars involved with the movie including: Rami Malek, Billie Eilish, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Lashana Lynch, Lea Seydoux, and Bond himself Daniel Craig.Then get our review and find out whether it’s worth the wait, whether it’s worth the 2 hour 43 minute running time and what we think might be next for the franchise. Backstage is hosted by Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong and Sky News Arts and Entertainment Correspondent Katie Spencer.

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