Backstage - TV & Film

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...

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...

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 P...

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 Greg...

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, a...

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...

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 Hans...

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 than...

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...

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 revie...

Welcome to Backstage – the film and TV podcast from Sky News. This week we get a heads-up on a US talent show which is bound to make its way to the UK. We speak to Jared Harris about his role in the new, complex sci-fi saga 'Foundation' about what the future could look like and ask about the explosive budget for the Apple TV+ show. We’re weirded out by The Green Knight and we’re taken to church wh...

Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News. This week we discuss Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and hear from its stars. We also talk about returning dramas Sex Education and The Morning Show and we watch a show that asks... what happened to all of the men? Plus we hear from actress and director Melanie Laurent. This week's show is hosted by Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Chris...

Welcome to Backstage - the film and TV podcast from Sky News. This week, Claire, Stevie and Amy chat about some of the buzziest movies coming to London Film Festival. Claire has a chat with the esteemed Jennifer Hudson about her legendary role in Respect as the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. The crew go to the North to cavort with whale catchers to review The North Water – which has gone where no...

Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News. In this episode, we hear from the star of Marvel’s newest movie Shang Chi, Simu Liu. We also talk about the new version of Cinderella starring Camila Cabello and... pretty much everyone? You can find out what to watch as we join Timothy Spall's bus hopping tearjerker ‘The Last Bus’, check out the new landmarks on ‘Landmark’ and dabble in...

Welcome to Backstage! This week, we step into the weird and wonderful world of wellness retreats with Nicole Kidman's new show 9 Perfect Strangers. We hear from the ever-lovely Henry Golding, we reach the brink of Walking Deadliness with season 11, and what happens in the Night House - stays in the night house. This is the film and TV podcast from Sky News, this week hosted by Claire Gregory, Kati...

Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News, where you can find out what to watch and hear from A-list guests. This week’s episode is hosted by Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong and guest host Sky News Arts Editor Amy Hitchcock. This week hear from Ryan Reynolds on his ‘role of a lifetime’ as the owner of Wrexham AFC and we chat to Minnie Driver about the second series of Modern Love. St...

Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News. Hosted by Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer. This week we talk about addictive new teen drama Cruel Summer and hear from its stars. We discuss Joseph Gordon Levitt’s new series Mr. Corman, and we have a musical number with Lin Manuel Miranda's new film Vivo. Plus we review new comedy Buffering. Stay tuned and don't forget to...

Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News hosted by Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer. This week we dissect Jungle Cruise, we talk to Ben Sharrock about his new film Limbo, and discuss the new music doc from Edgar Wright The Sparks Brothers. Plus we review Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson and we find out how our own Katie Spencer has basically become a grime star. St...

Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News. This week Claire and Stevie are joined by Sky News Arts and Entertainment Editor Amy Hitchcock to remember the legend that was Amy Winehouse. Our Amy’s been chatting to the singer Amy's goddaughter Dionne Bromfield - who is also the subject of a new MTV documentary, 10 years on from the star’s death. We also talk about Ted Lasso and hear...

In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years. Episode 10 of the 21-part series is On Stage with Amy Winehouse. Three days before Amy Winehouse died of alcohol poisoning, she made her final stage appearance alongside her Goddaughter and musical protégée Dionne Bromfield. Now for t...

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 Editor Amy Hitchcock. In this episode, we hear from James Norton about his new film, Nowhere Special and those enduring Bond rumours. We also discuss the return of Baptiste and War of the Worlds and get stuck in a land of musicals with Shmigadoon! Stay...

Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News. This week Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Chris Robertson chat about Black Widow and there’s new property porn from Australia - we’ve been watching Luxe House Sydney. We also remember legendary director Richard Donner and wonder what it is like to be faced with tough life decisions after watching The Surrogate. Plus we talk about the ne...

Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News with Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer. This week, we have a brief chat about F9 - the latest in the Fast and Furious franchise. We review new sci-fi The Tomorrow War and hear from its star Chris Pratt. Fancy a new host? We might have a new recruit to the podcast as Stevie enlists Stephen Dorff to come work with us. There's a...

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 Editor Amy Hitchcock to chat about this week's film and TV news and gossip. We hear from Oscar-winner Thomas Vinterberg who tells how he feels about the Leonardo DiCaprio remake of Another Round. There’s reviews of two documentaries - Mary J Blige: My...

Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News. This week Claire Gregory and Stevie Wong are joined by Chris Robertson from the Sky News entertainment team. We discuss In The Heights, the new Lin Manuel Miranda musical, and hear from him and some of the stars. We also talk to Rose Byrne about her new show Physical on Apple TV Plus. And we chat about the gorgeous animation Luca on Disn...