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Backstage - TV & Film

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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 backstage@sky.uk

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Sep 30, 2024

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Episodes

Elton John, the Game of Thrones finale, and what to watch next 21.05.2019

So that's it. Game of Thrones is all over. After getting up very early in the morning to watch it, Katie, Bethany and Stevie pick over the final episode. Plus: Our guide to the TV you should get hooked on next, and we catch up with the stars of Rocketman.

Backstage at Cannes and the Baftas 17.05.2019

It's been a busy week with Katie getting the inside line on Killing Eve, The Virtues and Patrick Melrose from the Baftas red carpet. Plus, Stevie is avoiding French food in Cannes, and we ask whether criticism of Game of Thrones is justified.

My Dad Wrote A Porno: 'Someone came dressed as a cervix' 10.05.2019

Ever wondered what it would be like if your dad wrote a graphic novel and gave it to you to proof read? If so, this is the bonus edition for you. We chat to My Dad Wrote A Porno superstars Jamie Morton, Alice Levine and James Cooper about the birth of their hit podcast, celebrity fans, their impending TV stardom and just how hard it is to cast the perfect Belinda Blinked. And just a warning – ther...

Met madness, Spiderman spoilers and Hathaway’s wisdom 09.05.2019

Katie, Stevie and Bethany talk Met Ball outfits, Game of Thrones coffee-clangers, Spiderman’s new film and Netflix’s woke animation Bertie and Tuca. We also chat to Anne Hathaway about claiming her space and the My Dad Wrote a Porno podcasters about their new HBO show.

Backstage with Zac Efron and Extremely Wicked cast and crew 03.05.2019

We had so much to ask the cast and crew of Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, we thought we'd give you an extended talk with actors Zac Efron and Lily Collins, and director Joe Berlinger. The Ted Bundy biopic is in cinemas now, and on Sky Cinema.

Goodbye Avengers, overloading on Taylor and killing with Zac Efron 02.05.2019

Katie, Stevie and Bethany talk Avengers: Endgame (but you can switch out for the spoilers), the Bond 25 cast give us some updates, Taylor Swift drops her kaleidoscopic new single and Stormzy gets all political in his. Plus film chats with the Tolkien cast and crew, and Zac Efron on lessons to be learned from his Ted Bundy biopic, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.

BTS, Coachella and Avengers Endgame 27.04.2019

In Backstage, the entertainment podcast from Sky News, Katie, Stevie and Bethany talk BTS ruling the charts, Kanye creating drama at Coachella, Kim Kardashian paying it forward and the Marvel Comic Universe marathon Avengers: Endgame.

Our full chat with Deborah Frances-White 13.04.2019

Bethany and Katie went backstage for a chat with Deborah Frances-White about her Guilty Feminist UK tour and upcoming movie Say My Name. It was so much fun, we thought we'd put it out in full.

Mourning Fleabag, hurting Bear Grylls, and guilty feminism 12.04.2019

Stevie has been to the world premiere of the final season of Game of Thrones, while Katie and Bethany chat to Deborah Frances White - star of the Guilty Feminist podcast and writer of new film Say My Name. Plus we're already missing Fleabag, but very excited about Joker.

Apple TV, Us and Rocketman 29.03.2019

In Backstage, the entertainment podcast from Sky News, Katie, Stevie and Bethany discuss Apple’s celeb crammed introduction to the world of TV streaming, delve into the documentary inspired by hit podcast Serial and try to work out what the heck Netflix’s Russian Doll is all about. Plus we chat to the cast of Jordan Peele’s horror Us and Taron Egerton gives us a little insight into playing Elton J...

Fleabag, After Life and Marie Kondo 15.03.2019

In Backstage, the entertainment podcast from Sky News, Katie, Stevie and Bethany take a look at the TV getting everyone talking, the shows NOT to watch with your grandma and how to spark a little joy in your viewing life. Plus, the K-Pop scandal rocking South Korea and the college admissions ‘scam’ hitting celebrities in the US.

'Eat cake and throw up': Colman, Gaga and Lee on their Oscar wins 26.02.2019

Before packing up to head from LA, Bethany is joined by Hollywood reporter Brent Simon to review the Oscars, and hear the best bits from backstage as winners Olivia Colman, Spike Lee, Lady Gaga and Rami Malek face the press.

Oscars preview: British hopefuls and pre-show blunders 22.02.2019

Bethany is in LA where she's had the briefest of sneak peaks behind the scenes ahead of the Oscars. Joining her are Sky's entertainment correspondent Lucy Cotter and Hollywood journalist Brent Simon to discuss the PR nightmare that has been the build up to this year's awards. Plus we hear from hopefuls Glenn Close and Melissa McCarthy.

Liam Neeson, Barry Jenkins, Monty Python and Company 09.02.2019

In Backstage, the entertainment podcast from Sky News, Katie, Stevie and Bethany ask what was Liam Neeson thinking, and pull apart the bits in between the SuperBowl. Oscar winning director Barry Jenkins gives us the low-down on If Beale Street Could Talk and Company star Rosalie Craig tells us why we need to talk about single women in their 30s. Plus we go back in time to when Monty Python went ba...

Oscar nominations, Christian Bale, Bros and Gwyneth 25.01.2019

In Backstage, the entertainment podcast from Sky News, Katie, Stevie and Bethany dissect the Academy Award nominations and predict some winners; the Bros boys tell us how they’re doing their bit to combat fake news and we peek at the festival fail that’s spawned not one but two documentaries. We also chat to Oscar nominated Vice stars Christian Bale and Amy Adams. Plus we go back in time to re-liv...

Golden Globe wins, Bafta nods, and Stan & Ollie 18.01.2019

In Backstage, the entertainment podcast from Sky News, Katie, Stevie and Bethany get stuck into awards season, discussing the stars who took home the big prizes at the Golden Globes, the BAFTA nominations following suit and the possibility of a hostless Oscars. We talk to Stan And Ollie cast members Steve Coogan John C Reilly Shirley Henderson and director Jon S Baird. Plus we go back in time to w...

Lady Gaga, Spike Lee and Oasis 31.12.2018

Katie, Stevie and Bethany discuss the films getting them excited in 2019 - an eclectic mix including a chorus line of pitch-perfect #Cats, a big-eared baby elephant #Dumbo and the piano-playing Rocketman himself, Elton John. We chat to Spike Lee about his chances at Oscars 2019 with #BlacKkKlansman, and how far he thinks we've come in the three years since Oscars So White. Plus we go back in time...

Taron Egerton, Rachel Weisz and Channing Tatum 30.12.2018

Katie, Stevie and Bethany discuss a Coldplay rebrand, Shawn Mendes’ unnecessary sexuality clarification and Bruce Springsteen on Broadway. We also grill Robin Hood star Taron Egerton over his action hero credentials (he doesn’t reckon he has any), Rachel Weisz on why she’s sick of being asked THAT question and Channing Tatum on his love for Amanda Bynes. Plus we go back in time to when Lady Gaga m...

Golden Globes, Grammys, Sly Stallone and Steve Carell 20.12.2018

In Backstage, the entertainment podcast from Sky News, Katie, Stevie and Bethany discuss the British artists creating a buzz in Hollywood and the big cash rewards for reality stars who survive I'm A Celeb. Dolph Lundgren opens up about his CreedII bestie Sylvester Stallone and Welcome To Marwen’s lead man Steve Carell bows down to #stiletto wearing women everywhere. Plus we go back in time to find...

Fantastic Beasts, The Spice Girls and Oscars Panic 16.11.2018

In this edition of the Sky News entertainment podcast, Katie, Stevie and Bethany discuss the celebrity response to the devastating wildfires sweeping California, the #Oscars nomination hopeful jumping through hoops to make the cut and Tom Hardy’s gift to mothers around the world. We also talk to Fantastic Beasts Crimes of Grindelwald stars JudeLaw, Eddie Redmayne and Ezra Miller to see what they h...

Mark Wahlberg, Maniac and Sir Elton John 28.09.2018

Katie, Stevie and Claire discuss Mark Wahlberg and other celebs bizarre schedules, the future of the DC Universe and new Netflix releases Maniac – with interviews with Emma Stone and Justin Theroux – and films To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before and Sierra Burgess Is A Loser Plus we go back in time to hear Sir Elton John talking about Glastonbury among other things.

TIFF, Crazy Rich Asians and Celebrity Big Brother 12.09.2018

Stevie is at the Toronto Film Festival #TIFF and has the low down on Lady Gaga in A Star Is Born Halloween and other movies that will be big come awards season. Katie explains why she loves Lin-Manuel Miranda even more since he turned up at a pub in Wales and Claire speaks to Gemma Chan and Henry Golding from Crazy Rich Asians. Plus there's a look back in time to when the Big Brother house was a t...

Autumn TV, Idris Elba and Bond 29.08.2018

The summer is coming to an end so Katie, Stevie and Claire discuss the TV we can look forward to this Autumn including Bake Off Strictly and X-Factor, The Bodyguard, Sharp Objects and the final Big Bang Theory. Plus they dissect the #celebrity stories that have made headlines during silly season and hear from Idris Elba on his directorial debut Yardie and of course those #Bond rumours. And we go b...

Oscars changes, Mercury Prize and Kylie 15.08.2018

In Backstage, the entertainment podcast from Sky News, Katie, Stevie and Claire discuss the recently announced controversial changes to the #Oscars. Stevie reviews The Meg and Crazy Rich Asians and we hear from some of the Mercury Prize nominees including Lily Allen and Everything Everything. Plus we go back in time to hear Kylie reflecting on her career.

Being 'Woke,' Mission Impossible and ComicCon 31.07.2018

In this Sky News entertainment podcast, Katie Spencer, Stevie Wong and Claire Gregory contemplate whether we’re getting too 'woke' when it comes to showbiz. Stevie gives the new Mission Impossible film a glowing review and we hear from cast members Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson, plus get all the goss out of ComicCon where the new Doctor spoke to reporters and a host of new trailers were debuted,...

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