
Backstage - TV & Film
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 backstage@sky.uk
Latest episodes

Feb 17, 2022 • 47min
Ben Stiller & Adam Scott, Morgan Freeman, and Oscar news
Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News, and your weekly insight into what goes on behind the scenes!This week, Stevie Wong and Katie Spencer are joined by Sky News Arts and Entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle to chat about all the latest releases.Our big interview this week is with Ben Stiller and Adam Scott - both of whom are part of the new creepy Apple TV+ sci-fi thriller Severence (Apple TV+, from 18th Feb). Claire Gregory spoke to them about the weird goings-on in a very sterile looking office...Space Force (Netflix, from 18th Feb) returns this week for a second series, but how excited about it should we be?The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel is back for her fourth run on Amazon Prime. Expect pearl-clutching jokes, and more gorgeous costumes! Plus; what do we make of the three Oscars hosts; Sarah Kendall's very funny Frayed is back on Sky Max on the 23rd February; and did we mention we had Morgan Freeman on? The Voice of God himself tells us about his new Sky History series, Great Escapes.Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! And if you want to drop us a line, backstage@sky.uk is our email.

Feb 10, 2022 • 53min
Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg and Julia Garner
Welcome to Backstage - the film and TV podcast from Sky News. This week we discuss:•Oscar Nominations•The future of Neighbours•Claire speaks to Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg about their new film Uncharted (cinemas, Feb 11th) and whether Tom will be hosting the Oscars•Julia Garner speaks to Stevie about Inventing Anna (Netflix, Feb 11th)•Does Bel-Air live up to the hype of its comedy predecessor? (Sky and Now, Feb 14th)•Josh Hartnett talks about The Fear Index (Sky and Now, Feb 10th)•Plus: we talk about triple Oscar-nominated animation Flee (Cinemas and Curzon Home Video, Feb 11th) and something for Valentine's Day in I Want You Back (Amazon Prime, Feb 11th)Send in your questions: backstage@sky.uk || Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

Feb 3, 2022 • 41min
Bafta nominations, Andrew Garfield and Jessica Chastain
Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News. This week, Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong are joined by Sky New Arts and Entertainment Correspondent Katie Spencer. We discuss the BAFTA nominations - Did Denzel get usurped by Mahershala Ali? Why is Leonardo Di Caprio there? Is Lady Gaga's Italian accent the path to success? We applaud (sceptically) the return of BBC Three to terrestrial television and chat about the second season of Starstruck.We hear from Andrew Garfield and Jessica Chastain as they discuss The Eyes of Tammy Faye. We lament over the NHS thanks to the BBC adaptation of This Is Going To Hurt starring Ben Wishaw. We talk about the new Apple TV+ show, Suspicion which gives Claire a trip down memory laneAnd the team speak about the TV adaptation of the Jack Reacher novels on Amazon Prime. Stevie's words on Alan Ritchson: 'He Is An Elk of a Man!' Enjoy! And let us know what you’ve been watching via backstage@sky.uk

Jan 27, 2022 • 34min
Pam and Tommy, Station Eleven, and Janet Jackson
Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News, and your weekly insight into what goes on behind the scenes! This week, Claire Gregory is off sick, but never fear. Sky News Arts and Ents Correspondent Katie Spencer and Stevie Wong are here to chat all things TV and Film.They discuss Pam and Tommy, a series based on Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's infamous sex tape scandal.Stevie's been to Sundance Film Festival (digitally, obviously), and has all the tips of what we'll be talking about this coming year.Katie and Steve also delve into the very familiar flu drama Station 11, and we hear from one of its stars, Mackenzie Davis. Plus; we chat about the new Janet Jackson documentary; there's a murderous Afterparty to attend; we prepare you for your new favourite binge watch, All Of Us Are Dead; and what on earth is The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window? Not one to miss!Let us know what you've been watching via backstage@sky.uk

Jan 20, 2022 • 48min
Sir Kenneth Branagh, Rupert Grint and a new Downton?
Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News. This week, Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong are joined by Sky New Arts and Entertainment Editor Amy Hitchcock.Sir Kenneth Branagh tells us about putting his own childhood into his new film Belfast. We catch up with Rupert Grint and Toby Kebbell and find out what they were missing on the set of the third series of Servant.We also discuss new film Mass, new Downton Abbey The Gilded Age and new bomb disposal drama Trigger Point as well as the final season of Ozark.Enjoy! And let us know what you’ve been watching via backstage@sky.uk

Jan 13, 2022 • 45min
Ricky Gervais, a Nicholas Cage film and lots more to look forward to
Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News. This week, Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong are joined by Sky New Arts and Entertainment Correspondent Katie Spencer. In this episode: Get your tissues ready for the final season of After Life and a chat with Ricky Gervais and Tom Basden about the new season.The new Nicholas Cage film, Pig, has (t)ruffled some feathers and we also talk about The Tragedy of Macbeth, the return of Too Hot To Handle and take a peek at the new season of Euphoria.A packed week – enjoy, and tell us what you're looking forward to in 2022 via backstage@sky.uk

Jan 6, 2022 • 47min
Jamie Dornan, Ben Affleck and what to watch this week
Welcome to Backstage - the film and TV podcast from Sky News.Happy new year! This week we discuss what we’ve been watching during the break and tease some of the biggest shows coming our way in 2022.Claire’s been chatting to Jamie Dornan and Shalom Brune-Franklin about great new thriller The Tourist.We discuss The Tender Bar and hear from stars Ben Affleck and Daniel Ranieri.Plus we look at the return of Discovery of Witches, Euphoria, The Apprentice and Cheer.A packed week – enjoy, and tell us what you're looking forward to in 2022 via backstage@sky.uk

Dec 23, 2021 • 43min
The Best TV Shows and Films of 2021
Welcome to Backstage - the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong and Katie Spencer countdown the Backstage top 10 film and TV shows of the year.Listen to see if they make it through the lists without anyone having a tantrum that their faves didn’t make it (spoiler: they don’t).We’re off next week but will return in January to look at some of the first releases of 2022.Get in touch via backstage@sky.uk

Dec 16, 2021 • 44min
Mahershala Ali, Henry Cavill and a great new thriller
Welcome to Backstage - the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong are joined by Sky News Arts and Entertainment reporter Chris Robertson.We hear from double-Oscar winner Mahershala Ali about his double role in Swan Song.Plus we discuss brilliant new mini-series The Girl Before, hear from Henry Cavill about the return of The Witcher and review the new Aaron Sorkin movie Being The Ricardos. Get in touch via backstage@sky.uk

Dec 10, 2021 • 47min
Tom Holland, Michael Sheen and two Christmas movies
Welcome to Backstage - the film and TV podcast from Sky News.This week Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong are joined by Sky News Arts and Entertainment journalist Bethany Minelle.Hear from Tom Holland ahead of the release of Spiderman: No Way Home, Michael Sheen and Nathalie Emmanuel talk about their new high-concept festive flick The Last Train To Christmas, and there’s some romance with A Christmas Number One.We also chat about Clifford the Big Red Dog and disagree over new sci-fi Encounter.Get in touch via backstage@sky.uk