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 unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond. Every week, they will examine our political leaders and their policies – how they’re written, and how they’re sold to voters – as we prepare for a general election.  With so much at stake, they will work out which politicians are coming out on top and who is hav ..read more

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 and Cailee Spaeny speak about meeting Priscilla Presley for their film Priscilla. Game Of Thrones star Iwan Rheon tells us about Men Up - his new film about the medical trials for what would become Viagra. Plus, Jamie Dornan talks to us about series two of The Tourist - and his top films of the year. Hosts: Claire Gregory, Katie Spencer and Stevie W ..read more

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 sci-fi universe and creating fully-formed new languages for its characters. The Golden Globes nominations have been announced for its 2024 ceremony with Barbie leading the way. Da'Vine Joy Randolph, who is nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture, chats about the awards buzz the film is receiving. Pl ..read more

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. Plus, director Todd Haynes chats about his film May December starring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore and Charles Melton. Producer: Debbie Ridgard Video director: Malachi Bernard Video editor: Dave Colley Podcast editor: Paul Stanworth ..read more

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 Grammy award-winner Jon Batiste speaks to us about Netflix documentary American Symphony, which features him and his wife Suleika Jaouad. Director Richard Curtis, the man behind Notting Hill and Love Actually, tells us about his new Sky Cinema film Genie, starring Melissa McCarthy And Paapa Essiedu. Plus we take a look at the new Eddie Murphy and Tr ..read more

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 Netflix and this year's line-up for ITV's I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here. Jason Isaacs and Laura Aikman speak about new ITVX drama series about Cary Grant called Archie. Paapa Essiedu and Caroline Quentin discuss the second series of Sky Max's The Lazarus Project. And the team reviews Disney+'s new limited series A Murder At The End Of The World ..read more

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 Blyth, Hunter Schafer and Francis Lawrence speak to us at the UK premiere of The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes. Plus, the team talk about new Netflix docuseries Robbie Williams, the second season of Australian series The Newsreader on BBC and Prime Video's Bond-themed series 007: Road To A Million starring Brian Cox. Hosts: Katie ..read more

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 new Apple TV+ film starring Jessie Buckley, Jeremy Allen White, Riz Ahmed, Annie Murphy and Luke Wilson. Plus, making her feature directorial debut, Molly Manning Walker tells us about her new film How To Have Sex. Hosts: Katie Spencer, Bethany Minelle and Jayson Mansaray Producer: Debbie Ridgard Video director: David Gilman Video Editor: Dave Coll ..read more

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 award-winning BBC drama, Time, has returned for a second series. Set in a women's prison, it stars Jodie Whittaker, Bella Ramsey and Tamara Lawrance. Fancy a scare this Halloween? The team share their film and TV picks for this weekend - The Enfield Poltergeist, The Fall of the House of Usher and Five Nights at Freddy’s. Hosts: Katie Spencer, Claire Gr ..read more

On this week’s Backstage, we hear from Daniel Kaluuya as he makes his directorial debut alongside Kibwe Tavares for futuristic London-based film The Kitchen. Sir Lenny Henry speaks about his new ITV drama Three Little Birds - inspired by stories his mother and others told him about moving to the UK in the late 1950s. Director Errol Morris discusses filming the final interview of former British spy-turned-novelist, David Cornwell - better known as John le Carre. Plus, the team chat about the new Disney+ series Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story. Hosts: Claire Gregory, Bethany Minelle and ..read more