Episodes
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...
Published 07/07/23
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...
Published 06/30/23
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...
Published 06/23/23
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...
Published 06/16/23
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 -...
Published 06/09/23
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...
Published 05/26/23
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...
Published 05/18/23
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...
Published 05/11/23
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 -...
Published 05/05/23
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...
Published 04/28/23
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....
Published 04/21/23
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...
Published 04/06/23
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...
Published 03/31/23
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...
Published 03/24/23
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...
Published 03/13/23
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...
Published 03/10/23
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...
Published 03/02/23
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...
Published 02/23/23
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...
Published 02/20/23
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...
Published 02/16/23
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...
Published 02/09/23
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...
Published 02/02/23
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...
Published 01/27/23
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...
Published 01/19/23
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...
Published 01/13/23