Welcome to Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News.

Ridley Scott’s latest theatrical release, Napoleon, is in cinemas this week.

The 85-year-old 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 updates us about filming the new Gladiator movie starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington.

It’s a big week for Doctor Who fans as the BBC premieres the first of the series’ specials – starring former doctor David Tennant.

We get a sneak peak of the show (no spoilers!) and hear what Tennant and Jodie Whittaker have to say about the 60th anniversary special episodes.

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Whittaker also tells us about her new Paramount Plus series, One Night, and her decision to take on tough acting roles.

The Lazarus Project star Paapa Essiedu on his ‘rambunctious opposition’ to typecasting – even when it’s to his detriment

Backstage podcast: Emerald Fennell, Paapa Essiedu, Caroline Quentin and Jason Isaacs

Rachel Zegler, Hunter Schafer, Tom Blyth and Brian Cox

Plus, Hannah Waddingham tells us about her Apple TV+ special, Hannah Waddingham: Home For Christmas, we hear from the stars of Channel 4’s new series The Couple Next Door and the team chat about new Netflix reality TV series Squid Game: The Challenge.

Hosts: Claire Gregory, Katie Spencer and Stevie Wong

Producer: Debbie Ridgard

Video director: Kevin Donaldson

Podcast Editor: Paul Stanworth

Video Editor: Dave Colley

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