Backstage - TV & Film Sky News

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 so many. If you're wanting to avoid spoilers, skip from 09:47 to 13:12.

Brendan Fraser joins the podcast to talk all about The Whale, and his experience of awards season so far. In this part of the podcast, the team discuss the film's theme of obesity, which some may find upsetting. If you'd like to avoid this, skip from 13:12 to 22:29.

Rupert Grint and director M. Night Shyamalan talk about their new apocalyptic horror film Knock at the Cabin, with Rupert telling Backstage why this film might have hit a little close to home.

If you fancy a tear-jerker, the Apple TV+ show Dear Edward, starring White Lotus and American Horror Story's Connie Britton, might just be the one for you. Hear what the team made of this rather bleak series.

Bryan Cranston joins the podcast to talk about series two of his Paramount Plus series Your Honor - warning, it's a bit bloody.

Plus, a British soap history lesson for Stevie, as the team revisit the Crossroads Motel, with Helena Bonham Carter starring as Noele Gordon in the Russell T. Davies' new ITVX show Nolly.

Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer
Junior producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth

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.

Plus, 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.

The team also review Netflix film 'You People' starring Jonah Hill and Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Lopez's new film 'Shotgun Wedding'.

Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer
Jada-Kai Meosa John - junior producer
David Chipakupaku - producer
Annie Joyce - senior producer
Paul Stanworth - editor

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 star and Leading Actress nominee, Cate Blanchett, plus hear the team's review of the film.

Katie catches up with Margot Robbie, star of new film Babylon, from La La Land director Damien Chazelle, which charts the rise of talkies in the 1920s. But what did the team make of the three hour Hollywood epic?

Plus, hear Claire, Katie, and Stevie's thoughts on new Disney Plus superhero-comedy Extraordinary - and is anyone actually watching the new winter series of Love Island?

Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer
Producer: David Chipakupaku
Junior Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Paul Stanworth

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 Atlantic and HBO. The team give their thoughts on the post-apocalyptic drama.

The Chippendales are known for their saucy dancing - but did you know there's a dark origin to the collars and cuffs? Kumail Nanjiani and Annaleigh Ashford speak to the team about their new Disney+ show, Welcome To Chippendales.

Plus; Toni Collette and Anna Faris join the podcast to talk about their new Sky Original film The Estate; the team head to the NHS frontline for ITV1's new drama Maternal; and just what exactly is making everyone go wild for M3GAN?


Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer
Producer: David Chipakupaku
Junior Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Paul Stanworth

Welcome to Backstage - the TV and film review podcast from Sky News - and a Happy New Year to you all!

Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer are back for 2023, with Christian Bale and Harry Melling joining the podcast to talk about new Netflix film The Pale Blue Eye. Find out why Harry decided to learn his lines in a graveyard...

Stars of the new Prime Video supernatural thriller The Rig, Martin Compston and Emily Hampshire, chat to Backstage about oil rigs, and trying haggis for the first time.

The team head back to Hebden Bridge for the final series of Happy Valley on BBC One and iPlayer, and have a look at Vicky McClure's new show on ITVX, Without Sin.

Plus - get your polyester suit out the wardrobe, and polish up your egotistical catchphrase - The Apprentice is back on BBC One and iPlayer.

Hosts: Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong, and Katie Spencer
Producer: David Chipakupaku
Junior Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Paul Stanworth

It’s a festive end of year special for this week’s Backstage, the TV and film podcast for Sky News. Claire Gregory is joined by our Hollywood pundit Stevie Wong and Sky’s arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer.

The team discuss all the best things they have watched this year, from the latest iteration of The Batman, to the newest series of Bluey.

We also listen back to some of our mega Hollywood interviews from the past year, and look ahead to 2023. You can watch this episode of Backstage on our YouTube or SkyNews.com.

Hosts: Claire Gregory, Katie Spencer and Stevie Wong
Producers: Chris Lockyer and David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth