Backstage
By Sky News
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 [email protected]
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Introducing… Electoral Dysfunction
Today, something different – we're bringing you the trailer of an exciting new podcast from Sky called Electoral Dysfunction. Beth Rigby. Jess Philips. Ruth Davidson. With polls suggesting trust in politicians is low, three political powerhouses..… -
Adam Driver, Sofia Coppola and Jamie Dornan
On the Backstage end of year special, the team looks at the best TV series and films released over the past 12 months - from Barbenheimer to Succession. Adam Driver, Penelope Cruz and Shaleine Woodley chat about new film Ferrari. Sofia Coppola an… -
Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon, Reacher and Golden Globes nominations
Are you ready for a new film franchise? After the idea was turned down by Star Wars, Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child Of Fire is out in cinemas. Zack Snyder and one of the stars of the film Staz Nair tells us about creating the new... -
Julia Roberts, Bradley Cooper and May December
Actress Julia Roberts speaks about her new film Leave The World Behind and how she would survive an apocalyptic scenario. From the premiere of Maestro, director and actor Bradley Cooper responds to the initial online reactions to the film's trailer.… -
Timothee Chalamet, Richard Curtis and Jon Batiste
It's the film Timothee Chalamet fans have been waiting for - Wonka has had its world premiere in London. Following in the footsteps of Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp, we hear from the actor about taking on the iconic role of Willy Wonka. Oscar and... -
Ridley Scott, Jodie Whittaker and Hannah Waddingham
Ridley Scott's latest theatrical release, Napoleon, is in cinemas this week. The director tells us about his "bum-ache factor" when it comes to film runtimes, Joaquin Phoenix's use of an American accent when portraying the once Emperor of France and… -
Emerald Fennell, Paapa Essiedu, Caroline Quentin and Jason Isaacs
On this week’s Backstage podcast, director Emerald Fennell chats to us about her film Saltburn - starring Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E Grant and Carey Mulligan. The team takes a look at the final season of The Crown on... -
Actor’s strikes, The Hunger Games and Robbie Williams
US actors' union SAG-AFTRA has agreed a "tentative deal" with Hollywood studio bosses - bringing a 118-day strike to an end. On this week's Backstage podcast, we hear from the union’s chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland. Rachel Zegler, Tom... -
Backstage | Nyad, Fingernails, How To Have Sex
On this week’s Backstage we hear from Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi about her new Netflix film Nyad. We also talk to Bonnie Stoll, who is played by Jodie Foster in the film. Director Christos Nikou chats about his inspiration behind Fingernails - the ne… -
Eddie Izzard in Doctor Jekyll and David Yates’ Pain Hustlers
On this week's Backstage, we hear from Eddie Izzard about her role in new film Doctor Jekyll. Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts director David Yates speaks to us about his latest film Pain Hustlers starring Emily Blunt and Chris Evans. BAFTA...
