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Nina Robinson (Soundtruism Media Productions) and Ninna Makrinov (The Fat Psychologist podcast) join Flixwatcher to review Nina's choice Scoop. Scoop (2024) is a dramatisation of the jaw dropping 2019 BBC Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew. It is based on the book Scoops by former Newsnight editor Sam McAlister. Directed by Philip (The Crown) Martin, it stars Gillian Anderson as Newsnight host Emily Maitlis, Keeley Hawes as Amanda Thirsk, Prince Andrew's private secretary, Billie Piper as Sam McAlister and Rufus Sewell as Prince Andrew. Following the publication of images of Prince Andrew walking with child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein the Prince's PR team suggest some friendly press opportunities will help rebuild his image. After negotiations Sam Manages to secure an interview with Prince Andrew at Buckingham Palace for Newsnight. While filming the interview it becomes apparent that Prince Andrew has no self awareness and the Newsnight crew realise they have secured the interview of the decade. Scoop is the most made for TV film of recent years. It attempts to build drama around the negotiation of the interview and give a small glimpse into the lives of the major players. Recommendability and small screen scores were pretty high but lower engagement scores give an overall rating of 3.29. [supsystic-tables id=396]     Thanks to the Episode # 382 crew of Nina Robinson (@ninarobinson01) and Ninna Makrinov (@NinnaMakrinov) You can find their website here https://www.thefatpsychologist.com/ And at https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-fat-psychologist/id1805478996 Please make sure you give them some love   For more info on Scoop can visit Scoop IMDB page here Scoop Rotten Tomatoes page here. If you enjoyed this episode of Flixwatcher Podcast you probably know other people who will like it too! Please share it with your friends and family, review us, and join us across ALL of the Social Media links below. Episode #38w Crew LinksMore about ScoopFinal Plug! Subscribe, Share and Review us on iTunes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want your own Brand or Business Podcast? Try out our NEW Podcast Calculator: https://www.boxlight.io/ Behind the Scenes of Iconic Interviews with Sam McAllister In this episode of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future, Jimmy interviews Sam McAllister, the powerhouse producer behind the groundbreaking Prince Andrew interview. As a former barrister and BBC negotiator, Sam has secured some of Newsnight's biggest exclusives, interviewing world leaders, whistleblowers, and celebrities. Sam discusses her unique role, the intricacies of guest booking, and the traits needed for success. She also reflects on the Prince Andrew interview, its negotiation process, and the impact of her career moves, including being portrayed by Billie Piper in a Netflix film. Tune in for an in-depth look at the fascinating world of high-stakes media negotiations and the unsung heroes behind the scenes. 00:00 The Woman Who Made Prince Andrew Talk 01:22 From Barrister to BBC Power Broker 02:18 How to Convince Anyone to Say Yes to an Interview 02:59 The High-Stakes World of Guest Booking 09:20 Why Business Leaders Struggle on Camera 12:41 The Future of Business Communication & Media 22:14 The Hidden Power of Producers in News & TV 25:45 The Podcast Boom & Why Big Names Are Joining 39:39 How News Can Change in an Instant 41:53 Why Newsrooms Need More Diversity 43:09 The Chaos of Producing Breaking News 47:03 How I Secured the Prince Andrew Interview 50:27 The Art of High-Stakes Negotiation 01:02:09 How Producers Shape the News You See 01:05:14 Why Producers Rarely Get the Credit 01:12:18 What's Next for Media & My Career 01:14:20 Rapid-Fire: Biggest Wins, Regrets & Advice ********** Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmysjobs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmysjobsofthefuture Twitter / X: https://www.twitter.com/JimmyM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mcloughlin-obe/ Want to come on the show? hello@jobsofthefuture.co Sponsor the show or Partner with us: sunny@jobsofthefuture.co Credits: Host / Exec Producer: Jimmy McLoughlin OBE Producer: Sunny Winter Editor: Sunny Winter Junior Producer: Thuy Dong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prince Andrew has been touted as the Queen's favorite child time and time again and the way she has handled the situation concerning Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, it's apparent. Time and time again the Queen has been willing to forgive her son for his transgressions, even if they have put the monarchy in jeopardy. The reason for this is that the Queen has a blind spot for her favorite son, according to Sam McAlister.(commercial at 8:35)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1664547/the-queen-prince-andrew-emily-maitlis-newsnight-interview-scoops-book-sptBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Prince Andrew has been touted as the Queen's favorite child time and time again and the way she has handled the situation concerning Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, it's apparent. Time and time again the Queen has been willing to forgive her son for his transgressions, even if they have put the monarchy in jeopardy. The reason for this is that the Queen has a blind spot for her favorite son, according to Sam McAlister.(commercial at 8:35)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1664547/the-queen-prince-andrew-emily-maitlis-newsnight-interview-scoops-book-spt

Sam McAlister is the woman who secured the now infamous Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew, when he claimed to Emily Maitlis that he was in a Pizza Express in Woking on the night Virginia Giuffre alleges he slept with her. This was the broadcast which set public opinion alight, and from which many have supposed the royal family will never quite recover. In February 2025, McAlister joined us on stage to discuss the behind the scenes drama of the Prince Andrew interview, the making of the film adaption Scoop, the EMMY-nominated Netflix film starring Billie Piper and Gillian Anderson, and the challenges of navigating truth, power, celebrity and accountability in today's media landscape.  --------- This is the first instalment of a two-part episode. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam McAlister is the woman who secured the now infamous Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew, when he claimed to Emily Maitlis that he was in a Pizza Express in Woking on the night Virginia Giuffre alleges he slept with her. This was the broadcast which set public opinion alight, and from which many have supposed the royal family will never quite recover. In February 2025, McAlister joined us on stage to discuss the behind the scenes drama of the Prince Andrew interview, the making of the film adaption Scoop, the EMMY-nominated Netflix film starring Billie Piper and Gillian Anderson, and the challenges of navigating truth, power, celebrity and accountability in today's media landscape.  --------- This is the first instalment of a two-part episode. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Prince Andrew interview on BBC Newsnight came about after Buckingham Palace sought to clear his name amid growing scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The idea was first pitched when Prince Andrew's then-private secretary, Amanda Thirsk, was in discussions with BBC journalist Emily Maitlis and Newsnight editor Esme Wren about a possible interview. Initially, the palace wanted to use the interview to refute allegations that Prince Andrew had sexually abused Virginia Giuffre, who alleged she was trafficked to him by Epstein when she was 17. Thirsk and Andrew saw it as an opportunity to publicly address the controversy, believing it would help him regain credibility. The interview was arranged through direct negotiations between Thirsk and the Newsnight team, with Prince Andrew ultimately agreeing to the sit-down, which was filmed inside Buckingham Palace in November 2019.However, the interview turned into a public relations disaster for Prince Andrew. Instead of clearing his name, his lack of remorse, bizarre explanations, and contradictions only fueled greater criticism. He infamously claimed he could not have been with Giuffre on the alleged night because he was at Pizza Express in Woking and insisted he could not sweat due to a medical condition. The broadcast led to intense backlash, forcing Andrew to step back from royal duties days later. BBC journalist Sam McAlister, who negotiated the interview, later revealed that Andrew and his team failed to anticipate how damning his answers would sound, leading to what is now regarded as one of the most disastrous royal interviews in history.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The Prince Andrew interview on BBC Newsnight came about after Buckingham Palace sought to clear his name amid growing scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The idea was first pitched when Prince Andrew's then-private secretary, Amanda Thirsk, was in discussions with BBC journalist Emily Maitlis and Newsnight editor Esme Wren about a possible interview. Initially, the palace wanted to use the interview to refute allegations that Prince Andrew had sexually abused Virginia Giuffre, who alleged she was trafficked to him by Epstein when she was 17. Thirsk and Andrew saw it as an opportunity to publicly address the controversy, believing it would help him regain credibility. The interview was arranged through direct negotiations between Thirsk and the Newsnight team, with Prince Andrew ultimately agreeing to the sit-down, which was filmed inside Buckingham Palace in November 2019.However, the interview turned into a public relations disaster for Prince Andrew. Instead of clearing his name, his lack of remorse, bizarre explanations, and contradictions only fueled greater criticism. He infamously claimed he could not have been with Giuffre on the alleged night because he was at Pizza Express in Woking and insisted he could not sweat due to a medical condition. The broadcast led to intense backlash, forcing Andrew to step back from royal duties days later. BBC journalist Sam McAlister, who negotiated the interview, later revealed that Andrew and his team failed to anticipate how damning his answers would sound, leading to what is now regarded as one of the most disastrous royal interviews in history.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The Prince Andrew interview on BBC Newsnight came about after Buckingham Palace sought to clear his name amid growing scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The idea was first pitched when Prince Andrew's then-private secretary, Amanda Thirsk, was in discussions with BBC journalist Emily Maitlis and Newsnight editor Esme Wren about a possible interview. Initially, the palace wanted to use the interview to refute allegations that Prince Andrew had sexually abused Virginia Giuffre, who alleged she was trafficked to him by Epstein when she was 17. Thirsk and Andrew saw it as an opportunity to publicly address the controversy, believing it would help him regain credibility. The interview was arranged through direct negotiations between Thirsk and the Newsnight team, with Prince Andrew ultimately agreeing to the sit-down, which was filmed inside Buckingham Palace in November 2019.However, the interview turned into a public relations disaster for Prince Andrew. Instead of clearing his name, his lack of remorse, bizarre explanations, and contradictions only fueled greater criticism. He infamously claimed he could not have been with Giuffre on the alleged night because he was at Pizza Express in Woking and insisted he could not sweat due to a medical condition. The broadcast led to intense backlash, forcing Andrew to step back from royal duties days later. BBC journalist Sam McAlister, who negotiated the interview, later revealed that Andrew and his team failed to anticipate how damning his answers would sound, leading to what is now regarded as one of the most disastrous royal interviews in history.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

For this My Working Life edition of the Nowhere Office, Julia Hobsbawm and Stefan Stern are joined by Sam McAlister, the former Newsnight producer best known for securing the game-changing interview with Prince Andrew. She shares details of her background from working-class childhood to criminal barrister and her jump into TV. She talks about the joys of her newfound autonomy and the relentless hustle required to make it all work.  Sam takes us behind the scenes of TV news and gives her take on the pernicious role of class in the workplace.  The Nowhere Office is a Fully Connected Production in association with Sandstone Global Productions. Music by Julian Brezon. Learn more at workathon.io. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prince Andrew and the infamous BBC interview has been one of the biggest disasters in modern history for the monarchy and recently, the woman who was responsible for wrangling all the parts together to make things work is once again spilling the tea about how it all went down. In this episode, we hear from her and get some details about that fateful day. (commercial at 9:05)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://inews.co.uk/opinion/how-i-found-prince-andrews-sweet-spot-and-secured-the-infamous-newsnight-interview-1750247Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Mel and Gaz critique the true history behind the 2024 Netflix hit Scoop, the compelling story of BBC Newsnight's infamous Prince Andrew interview by Emily Maitlis. We talk about how the real Sam McAlister played her pivtol role, discuss the relationship between Jeffery Epstein and Prince Andrew and the reasons behind how their crimes remained covered up for so long. We also fit in a great Rotten Tomatoes game where Mel gets to guess the scores of some of cinema's great (and no-so-great) Television themed movies! If you like the show, we'd love it if you'd support us and leave us a REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE. Thanks! SUBSCRIBE: Apple | Spotify | Google | RSS

‘Now You Know' is the latest addition to the Al Jazeera Podcast family. Hosted by Samantha Johnson, the show is dedicated to amplifying women's voices, delving into stories and sometimes uncomfortable topics.  When the odds feel stacked against you, how do you come out swinging and winning? Former TV producer Sam McAlister went from working behind the scenes to hitting the headlines after securing the high-stakes interview with Prince Andrew following the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. In her autobiography, Scoops, and its recent Netflix adaptation, McAlister reveals how she overcame feeling like an outsider to achieve remarkable success. Please tell us what you think about our shows. Go to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey to fill out our survey. It only takes a few minutes, and it's anonymous. In this episode: Sam McAlister (@SamMcAlister1), TV Producer and Author Episode credits: This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Zaina Badr and Samantha Johnson. Joe Plourde is the sound designer. Jo DeFrias is the executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take's executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Prince Andrew and the infamous BBC interview has been one of the biggest disasters in modern history for the monarchy and recently, the woman who was responsible for wrangling all the parts together to make things work is once again spilling the tea about how it all went down. In this episode, we hear from her and get some details about that fateful day. (commercial at 9:05)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://inews.co.uk/opinion/how-i-found-prince-andrews-sweet-spot-and-secured-the-infamous-newsnight-interview-1750247Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

This week's episode is a 'scoop' in a myriad of ways, as not only do we have the maverick that is Sam McAlister on the show, who as well as being behind an Emmy nominated Netflix film of that name, also gives us a first look into how she made sure justice was served after coming face to face with an audacious perpetrator. The gang then 'solve' a crime which did nothing to change Sam's opinion of Central Park, but does (worryingly?) illustrate just how adept she would be at body disposal...And lastly today's listener crime is sweet enough to see someone get their just desserts, even after 20 years! Check out our Patreon page, for invites to our live zoom records, shout outs, ad free and early access to eps and LOTS MORE!Come and see Taylor and Hannah LIVE at their Christmas show in Brighton!Tickets are now on sale for their double header Christmas Show at The Brighton Komedia on 16th December 2024All details can be found here - Drunk Women Solving Crime - The UK's hit true crime comedy podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode is a real scoop, as all round maverick, Sam McAlister joins the force with some top tips for thwarting AND concealing criminal activities, thus proving she's handy to have around, no matter which side of the law you're on!Join us for the full experience on Wednesday, or check out our Patreon to see how it could get into your ears from Tuesday.Come and see Taylor and Hannah LIVE at their Christmas show in Brighton!Tickets are now on sale for their double header Christmas Show at The Brighton Komedia on 16th December 2024All details can be found here - Drunk Women Solving Crime - The UK's hit true crime comedy podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For ten years Sam McAlister was the interviews producer on BBC 2's flagship news programme Newsnight, securing head-to-head pieces with Silicon Valley CEOs, world leaders and Hollywood stars. A former barrister, she turned to journalism after a successful career in criminal law and has since negotiated with everyone from Buckingham Palace to the White House, Facebook to Tesla. Sam is now a Visiting Senior Fellow in Practice at LSE Law School, where she teaches negotiation. Working in a largely unseen role on Newsnight, Sam undertook the delicate negotiations that underpin some of the biggest exclusive interviews in British news.  Sam secured include exclusive interviews with Sheryl Sandberg, Justin Trudeau, Bill Clinton, Elon Musk, Benjamin Netanyahu, Trevor Noah, and Eric Schmidt.  Her book Scoops: Behind the Scenes of the BBC's Most Shocking Interviews, offers a backstage pass to some of these unforgettable moments. Most notably Sam led negotiations for the ground-breaking interview with HRH Prince Andrew. The first time a senior royal had agreed to such a journalistic interview, and in the midst of an international scandal, it went on to make headlines around the world and have a serious impact on the Royal Family and in April the story became the Netflix smash hot - ‘Scoop', starring Billie Piper and Gillian Anderson. At Media 360 in Brighton, Sam joined Fresh Air Production's Director of Content Michaella Hallam to talk about the biggest risks she's ever taken, Prince Andrew's approach to risk and why its important for brands to be innovative and take risks. This episode is part of Fresh Air's Media360 series, follow to hear from some of the top CMO's in the UK.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Andrew and the infamous BBC interview has been one of the biggest disasters in modern history for the monarchy and recently, the woman who was responsible for wrangling all the parts together to make things work is once again spilling the tea about how it all went down. In this episode, we hear from her and get some details about that fateful day. (commercial at 9:05)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://inews.co.uk/opinion/how-i-found-prince-andrews-sweet-spot-and-secured-the-infamous-newsnight-interview-1750247Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

"I was taught to chase happiness” You've heard Sam's Scoop, now it's Liz's turn. You might recognise Sam as being portrayed by Billie Piper in the hit Netflix movie Scoop. Today Liz Taylor sits down with the real deal to uncover the events that made her. Sam was the mastermind behind that interview between Emily Maitlis and Prince Andrew, in this episode, you'll hear how a working-class background and a single mother's tenacity led to the groundbreaking interview that shook the world.  From challenging class barriers to leaping from law to media, Sam's story is a masterclass in navigating life's twists with grace. This is an episode about breaking moulds, chasing happiness, and the power of being fearlessly oneself. Liz Taylor's 30-year career in event planning has built an impressive portfolio of events, including celebrity weddings, charity fundraisers like Children in Need with Gary Barlow and huge gala dinners such as the Winter White Gala at Kensington Palace for HRH Duke of Cambridge, as well as the Manchester United Champions League winning after party in Moscow and Coronation Street's 40th-anniversary celebrations. Liz Taylor Instagram - @liztaylorconsultancy X - @ConsultancyLiz Facebook - facebook.com/LizTaylorConsultancy LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/liztaylor-tlc Website - liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk Sam McAlister Instagram - @mcalis10 X - @SamMcAlister1

One of the buzziest films of the month is Netflix's new movie Scoop starring Gillian Anderson and Rufus Sewell—it came out April 5 and is about the BBC's process of securing Prince Andrew to appear on its program Newsnight, which he ultimately did in November 2019. This interview, which largely touched on his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, ended Andrew's career as a working royal; his interview with Emily Maitlis aired on a Saturday, and by that next Wednesday, he resigned from his position as a senior royal. Today on the show we have the person responsible for securing that landmark interview, Sam McAlister, who was a producer and booker at the BBC at the time. Now, it's important to note—and Sam and I do this in our conversation today—how absolutely impossible the prospect of getting a senior working royal to sit down and talk about his association with a convicted sex offender is. After all, the unofficial motto of the British royal family is “Never complain, never explain.” Members of the royal family rarely give interviews, and they never give interviews where they are already set up to fail. But Andrew's ego led the way, and not only was the interview allowed to happen at Buckingham Palace, but it was allowed to air, as Andrew thought he did a great job. Oh, the joys of self-delusion. In the film, Scoop, Sam is played by actress Billie Piper, who called Sam an “unsung hero.” If you've seen Scoop, while Andrew will no doubt draw viewers in, it's actually Sam who is the star of the movie, and as I say today on the show, a central theme is the story of women at the top of their game banding together to change history. That's exactly what happened here. I interviewed Sam both for the show and for a piece I wrote about her for Marie Claire, and in doing so I watched the Newsnight interview for the first time since November 2019, and it is ridiculously painful to watch. Sam, in her book, calls the interview on Andrew's part “a masterclass in how to destroy your life.” By that Wednesday, as I said, Andrew had left royal duty, and in January 2022, his mother, Queen Elizabeth, stripped Andrew of all of his royal patronages and military titles, in a final coup de grace for her reported favorite son. It's also important to note that, in addition to just being associated with Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew was accused of sexual assault by Virginia Guiffre, who alleged that she was 17 when he had sex with her. In February 2022, Andrew settled out of court with Guiffre, and he has repeatedly, fastidiously, and continuously up to present day denied any of these allegations. Sam's book, Scoops: Behind the Scenes of the BBC's Most Shocking Interviews, came out in September 2022 and became the basis of Scoop, which is out now on Netflix. In the book, Sam—who is a single mother and a former lawyer—details booking many hard-to-book guests, Prince Andrew of course, but also Julian Assange, Amy Schumer, Stormy Daniels, and so many others. I am so excited for you to meet the dynamo that is Sam McAlister and learn about what she calls “45 minutes of TV history.” Scoops: Behind the Scenes of the BBC's Most Shocking Interviews by Sam McAlister My piece for Marie Claire about Sam, “Don't Be Fooled: ‘Scoop' Isn't About One Man—It's About the Power of Women”

This week, Jacki and Lyle are back with a follow-up to their preview of the Netflix film, Scoop, starring Gillian Anderson, Billie Piper and Rufus Sewell. Based on the book of the same name by Sam McAlister, played by Piper, this Netflix drama did not disappoint as it recreated the story of one of the most notorious television interviews in history - Emily Maitlis and her interview with Prince Andrew regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and allegations of sexual abuse towards young women being trafficked by Epstein. Jacki and Lyle both praise the fantastic performances of the central cast, with Anderson as Maitlis, Piper as McAlister, Sewell as Prince Andrew and Keeley Hawes as Andrew's private secretary Amanda Thirsk all drawing particular acclaim. Jacki asks for Lyle's opinion on how Maitlis' character was depicted in the film, before assessing how Andrew represents what many in the PR industry would describe as a 'problematic client', with reference to his insistence on going about things his own way rather than listen to experts around him. Lyle draws comparisons between how it would appear McAlister obtained this interview and how Martin Bashir secured his interview with Diana, with the former seemingly working with Andrew's team to help them towards what they felt was the best course of action, and the latter having recently been found to have used manipulative tactics to coerce the then Princess of Wales into being interviewed. Jacki ultimately questions, with reference to the Netflix drama, why the Palace elected to press ahead with the Newsnight interview with little to none of their own conditions put in place, with Lyle asking whether this can be considered a turning point in securing the future of the programme itself.Artwork by DimosoMusic by Lyle FultonGet in touch via lyle@dimoso.com or info@dimoso.comMore information at www.dimoso.com and www.therestispr.comFollow us on Twitter - @TheRestIsPR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Hardman and Natasha Livingstone sit down with Sam McAlister for a very special episode of the The Crown Fact or Fiction that focuses on Scoop, Netflix's film about Prince Andrew's disastrous Newsnight interview. Scoop is based on Sam's first hand experience of booking Prince Andrew for Newsnight. Hear Sam tell the story behind the meetings, the planning, the recording and aftermath of the interview - what it was like to work on the biggest interview in the world, and how Netflix captured it for the screen. Sam's book Scoops is available now:https://amzn.eu/d/6qPhhfn Scoop is streaming on Netflix now. Tell us which episodes of The Crown are your favourites and we might give them the Fact or Fiction treatment on the next episode of the podcast!Email us at FactOrFiction@mailonline.co.ukor send us a message or voicenote on Whatsapp:07796657512 (start your message with "The Crown" so we know which show you're getting in touch with.)Make sure you're following The Crown: Fact Or Fiction so you don't miss an episode. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-crown-fact-or-fiction/id1714259572 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new Amy Winehouse biopic is finally out, but Back to Black has bitterly divided critics and fans. Some are disgusted by the ‘sanitisation' of key figures such as her dad Mitch Winehouse and former husband Blake Fielder-Civil, while others are delighted to see a film that doesn't revel in the sordid details of her drug addiction. We get into the thorny debate around the Sam Taylor-Johnson directed ‘love story', starring Marisa Abela and Jack O'Connell, as well as the wild recent reporting on how Mitch is currently suing two of Amy's best friends for auctioning off items she gave them. First, though, we give our verdicts on Netflix's Scoop, the thrilling dramatisation of Prince Andrew's car-crash Newsnight interview from 2019, told from the perspective of BBC celebrity booker Sam McAllister, played by an excellent Billie Piper. How accurate is the show when spotlighting the inner workings of celebrity booking?  DM us your thoughts on Instagram @straightuppod, and let us know what you'd like us to cover next week! And as ever please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, a rating on Spotify, lysm! Reccos discussed: Scoop, Netflix Prince Andrew would 'scream and shout' if his 72 teddies were not put back properly, Express Wendy Ide on Scoop for The Guardian Clarisse Loughgrey on Scoop for The Independent Peter Bradshaw on Scoop for The Observer Off the Fence newsletter on Scoop, Substack (9 April edition) Sam McAlister, Emily Maitlis and the drama behind Netflix's Scoop, Telegraph Civil War (in cinemas now) My Amy by Tyler James A Private War (film and book) Back To Black (in cinemas now) Sam Taylor-Johnson on art, age gaps and Amy Winehouse, The Guardian It's a grotesque insult for Back to Black to suggest Amy Winehouse died of heartache over her childlessness, Laura Snapes for The Guardian   The Amy Winehouse I knew — by our critic, Will Hodkingson for The Times  The row raging between Amy Winehouse's father and her best friends, The Times Emily The Criminal, Netflix Thanks so much to our amazing podcast partners: Innermost Nutrition, our favourite new plant protein that's actually really good for you, full of immune-boosting ingredients, a whopping 31g of plant protein and no nasty additives. It's stocked in Ocado, John Lewis, and Soho House, or visit⁠ ⁠⁠LiveInnermost.com⁠⁠⁠ London Nootropics, our fave adaptogenic coffee that naturally actually boosts mental clarity and physical energy, while also easing anxiety, all without any of coffee's usual jitters. We are obsessed and you will be too! Get 20% OFF YOUR BOX with the DISCOUNT CODE straightup at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠londonnootropics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today, on the show host Dom Lenoir welcomes not only one, not two or three, but four lovely guests: Philip Martin, Sam McAlister, Rufus Sewell & Keeley Hawes. They talk all about the making of the new Netflix film Scoop (2024): directing a movie based on true events writing a book based on your life preparing to play real-life people who are still alive filmmaking tips & tricks and much more! SCOOP is out on Netflix now! | TRAILER How the BBC obtained the bombshell interview with Prince Andrew about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.   LINKS Check out the YES SHE CANNES workshop and get 20% off with the code “FILMPOD” Or check out Tori and Matthew Butler-Hart's DAGR   GIVEAWAY Get a FREE copy of the excellent Shotlister App. Just download the App using this link and you can get Shotlister App now (usually $99). Only 100 copies are available so be quick and GET IT NOW! They need to be redeemed on an iPhone or iPad. But once redeemed Pro will also work on the Mac. shotlister.com/filmmakerspod   PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/   COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's difficult woman is Newsnight's star booker Sam McAlister. A working class girl who's mixed with princes and paupers, Sam has always known how to get where she needs to be. The story behind THAT Prince Andrew interview has now been turned into a blockbuster Netflix film, listen as I interview the woman behind the SCOOP

In November 2019, Prince Andrew sat down with BBC Newsnight for a bombshell interview that forever ruined his reputation. It is now the subject of a new Netflix movie. While presenter Emily Maitlis took centre stage, the woman behind the scenes who made it all happen was producer Sam McAlister. She tells The Indo Daily how it all unfolded.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2019, under extreme scrutiny for his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, and facing allegations about his own conduct, Prince Andrew sat down for the infamous interview with BBC's Newsnight. 

On this episode of Nerd's Talking The Podcast, we delve into the intriguing world of journalism and scandal with our review of the new Netflix film, "Scoop." Directed by Philip Martin, this British biographical drama takes us behind the scenes of one of the most controversial interviews in recent memory. "Scoop" stars an impressive cast including Gillian Anderson, Keeley Hawes, Billie Piper, and Rufus Sewell. The film tells the gripping story of how the women of "Newsnight" secured Prince Andrew's infamous 2019 interview about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The screenplay by Peter Moffat and Geoff Bussetil is adapted from the 2022 book "Scoops: Behind the Scenes of the BBC's Most Shocking Interviews" by former Newsnight editor Sam McAlister. The interview, described as the "scoop of the decade," became the public catalyst for the downfall of Prince Andrew. It focused on Andrew's relationship with Epstein and allegations of sexual assault of a minor. The film provides a dramatic retelling of the negotiation process between the women of "Newsnight" and Buckingham Palace, highlighting the challenges they faced in securing the interview. Described as more than just a car crash but "a plane crashing into an oil tanker, causing a tsunami, triggering a nuclear explosion," the interview had far-reaching implications for the royal family and the British monarchy. Join us as we discuss the performances, the storytelling, and the impact of "Scoop" in this episode of Nerd's Talking The Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdstalking/support

In this episode, Andrea, Emmy and Emily break down the Netflix movie that everyone is talking about right now, Scoop, which follows BBC Newsnight producer Sam McAlister's efforts to land the now-infamous interview with Prince Andrew. To discuss the episode, we're joined by Sam McAlister herself, who talks all about what it was like to be in the room while filming, if she's been in touch with Andrew's palace aide Amanda Thirsk since then, and how she reacted when she found out that Billie Piper was going to play her in the film! We're also joined by Scoop actor Alex Waldmann, who played Andrew's PR Guru Jason Stein, who reveals what it was like filming in a perfect replica of Buckingham Palace, and what he learned after meeting Jason himself while preparing for the role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The woman who made it happen. Pat was joined on the show by Sam McAlister, the producer who organised the interview with Prince Andrew for Newsnight.

Sam McAlister, Author of Scoop and Executive Producer of the movie Scoop joins Ray to chat about the infamous Prince Andrew interview and her recollections of that time.

With the Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan now in its third week, the United Nations warns at least half a million Palestinians are at risk of famine at a time when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. Families are trying to maintain their traditions amid the war.For the second time ever in the U.S. a human has contracted the bird flu. There has been a recent outbreak among dairy cows, and health officials say the individual had direct exposure to cows who presumably had the virus.Americans have until April 15 to file their taxes or file an extension. If you live in Maine or Massachusetts, you have until April 17. An expert offers some last minute tips if you still have to file.The new Netflix movie “Scoop” takes viewers behind the scenes to see how the explosive 2019 BBC interview with Prince Andrew, where he spoke about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, came about. Award-winning actor Billie Piper plays the real life BBC producer Sam McAlister, who led the negotiations that landed that interview.Breaking barriers in the world of chess, Maurice Ashley became the first Black chess grandmaster in 1999. He fell in love with the game after immigrating to the U.S. from Jamaica. Now, he has a new book that gives life advice drawn from the wisdom of chess.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Jacki and Lyle discuss the upcoming Netflix drama, Scoop, based on the book Scoops: Behind The Scenes of the BBC's Most Shocking Interviews written by former BBC producer Sam McAlister. Specifically, the film centres on arguably the most shocking interview of the 21st century - Newsnight's interview with Prince Andrew about his association with Jeffrey Epstein and allegations of sexual assault of a minor against Andrew which he denies. The biographical drama stars Gillian Anderson as Emily Maitlis, Billie Piper as McAlister, and Rufus Sewell in the role of Prince Andrew. Directed by Philip Martin, it depicts the process of securing the 2019 interview, and is due for release in early April. Jacki and Lyle discuss similarities between this dramatisation and those recently released depicting real-life events, such as the recent Alan Bates vs. The Post Office on ITV. Lyle asks whether PRs will need to become more aware for the need to control the narrative of a particular story before scriptwriters and TV producers get there first! Jacki opens up on her intrigue about how the film will recreate the moments that led to the interview itself, with the efforts of McAlister and Maitlis to secure the interview yet to have been dramatised on screen. Lyle and Jacki then discuss what the film's directors are hoping the audience will take from the film, with Lyle mentioning that this is a consideration at every level of performance art. For more details on what to expect from Scoop on Netflix, head to: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/scoop-prince-andrew-movie-rufus-sewell-gillian-andersonArtwork by DimosoMusic by Lyle FultonGet in touch via lyle@dimoso.com or info@dimoso.comMore information at www.dimoso.com and www.therestispr.comFollow us on Twitter - @TheRestIsPR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we look at a long awaited report, which says women born in the 1950s affected by changes to the state pension age should receive thousands of pounds in compensation. The report suggests the so called Waspi (Women Against State Pension Inequality) women, should receive a payout of between £1,000 and £2,950. Some 2.6 million women were affected by the change in the pension age, and if everyone got the upper end of that, the government would face a bill of up to £7.7bn. Neither the government or Labour have so far committed to paying this. Adam and Chris speak to the chair of Waspi Angela Madden and Senior Money Reporter at the Times Lily Russell-JonesAnd, Adam and Chris are joined by Sam McAlister author of Scoops, the story behind the Prince Andrew Newsnight interview. The book has been adapted into a Netflix drama starring Gillian Anderson, which comes out on April 5th.A small amendment was made to this podcast after publication.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Joe Wilkinson. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

I interview Sam McAlister author of "Scoops" and also interview Becca Day author of "All Her Little Lies'. I also review "Annie Stanley All At Sea" by Sue Teddern, "I'm a Fan" by Sheena Patel and "Aquicorn Cove" by Katie O'Neil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You will have heard about the BBC Newnight interview with Prince Andrew - it was a seismic scoop that reverberated around the world.But how did it happen? The answer is one woman: Sam McAlister. This is how she bagged the interview of the decade.Read all about it: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Sam-McAlister/Scoops--The-BBCs-Most-Shocking-Interviews-from-Prince-And/27025330https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtBS8COhhhMhttps://variety.com/2023/film/global/netflix-prince-andrew-film-scoop-gillian-anderson-rufus-sewell-1235514568/ Supported by Studio To Be.Hosted and produced: Maeve McClenaghan Audio production support: Chloe BehrensSound design and audio mixing: Alec CowanOriginal music: Claudia MezaTheme music: Dice muse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam McAlister is a producer and author of Scoops: The BBC's Most Shocking Interviews from Prince Andrew to Steven Seagal. When she worked for Newsnight, she was the producer who secured the infamous interview with Prince Andrew, conducted by Emily Maitlis. This interview eventually led to Prince Andrew being suspended from public duties and stepping back from all of his patronages. McAlister is now being portrayed by the actress Billie Piper in a coming Netflix adaptation of the Prince Andrew interview. On the episode, she tells Katy about coming from a 'grafting, entrepreneurial' family and how that informed her competitiveness; her brief career in law; and the behind-the-scenes story of how she secured the interview. Produced by Natasha Feroze and Cindy Yu.

Sam McAlister is a producer and author of Scoops: The BBC's Most Shocking Interviews from Prince Andrew to Steven Seagal. When she worked for Newsnight, she was the producer who secured the infamous interview with Prince Andrew, conducted by Emily Maitlis. This interview eventually led to Prince Andrew being suspended from public duties and stepping back from all of his patronages. McAlister is now being portrayed by the actress Billie Piper in a coming Netflix adaptation of the Prince Andrew interview. On the episode, she tells Katy about coming from a 'grafting, entrepreneurial' family and how that informed her competitiveness; her brief career in law; and the behind-the-scenes story of how she secured the interview. Produced by Natasha Feroze and Cindy Yu.

Prince Andrew has been touted as the Queen's favorite child time and time again and the way she has handled the situation concerning Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, it's apparent. Time and time again the Queen has been willing to forgive her son for his transgressions, even if they have put the monarchy in jeopardy. The reason for this is that the Queen has a blind spot for her favorite son, according to Sam McAlister.(commercial at 8:35)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1664547/the-queen-prince-andrew-emily-maitlis-newsnight-interview-scoops-book-spt

She is the woman who clinched the 2019 interview with Prince Andrew, described as 'a plane crashing into an oil tanker, causing a tsunami, triggering a nuclear explosion'. She is many things beside: the first in her family to go to university; a trained barrister; a single mum; a master of persuasion. In her former BBC colleagues' words, she was the 'booker extraordinaire', responsible for many of Newsnight's exclusives over the past decade, including Stormy Daniels, Sean Spicer, Brigitte Hoess, Steven Seagal, Mel Greig and Julian Assange.After 12 years producing content for Newsnight, McAlister reflects with candour on her experience, sharing not just the secrets of how the best news gets made, but also the changes to the BBC, the future of 'mainstream media' in the age of clickbait and the role of power and privilege in shaping our media landscape.This is a backstage pass to the most unforgettable journalism of our times. (Waterstones)Sam met Jack at The Wolseley in Mayfair on Piccadilly, Central London.Follow and subscribe to The Booking Club:Twitter: @bookingclubpodInstagram: @bookingclubpodFacebook:@bookingclubpodTikTok: @bookingclubpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Laura continues her fascinating interview with Sam McAlister, the producer and booker extraordinaire who secured the BBC Newsnight Interview with Prince Andrew. Laura and Sam discuss the set-up of the interview and continue to discuss the psychology of the interview and Prince Andrew's behaviour and actions including what he did and what he should have done. You will not want to miss this. #PrinceAndrew #Scoops #BBCNewsnight #VirginiaGiuffre #Epstein #GhislaineMaxwell #WomenMatter #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #TrueCrime #Podcast #Crime Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VenaSmaNXQ   Information about the DASH, Coercive Control and Train the Trainer Masterclasses with Laura https://shoutout.wix.com/so/eeOI-OpnS?languageTag=en   Scoops Book https://www.amazon.com/Scoops-Behind-Scenes-Shocking-Interviews/dp/0861544404   Crime Analyst Merch https://crime-analyst.myshopify.com/   Leave a Review If you want to support my work and Crime Analyst and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review here: https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The last few weeks have seen Prince Harry take centre stage, with a series of controversial interviews, promoting his best-selling memoir Spare. But one royal interview stands apart from all the others, when in November 2019 Prince Andrew sat down with BBC Newsnight for a bombshell interview that forever ruined his reputation. While presenter Emily Maitlis was front of camera, the woman behind the scenes who made it all happen was producer Sam McAlister. She tells The Indo Daily how she secured the now infamous interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Laura speaks with Sam McAlister, producer, and booker extraordinaire for the BBC, who secured the BBC Newsnight Interview with Prince Andrew in 2019. Sam is a former barrister and author of the book, Scoops. Scoops details all the behind the scenes of the BBC most shocking interviews, which includes the BBC interview with Prince Andrew, which changed history forever. Sam shares behind the scenes details about the interview with Prince Andrew and Laura provides insight into the psychology of his behaviour and actions. Laura also tells Sam she was asked to analyse and profile the interview for the BBC before the interview aired on BBC Newsnight. Before discussing Prince Andrew, Laura asks Sam about the most watched BBC Newsnight interview with Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus. Amanda was 16 and Gina 14 years old when they were tricked into going with Aerial Castro in Cleveland Ohio. Castro took them to his home, and they spent years locked in his basement, even giving birth whilst in captivity. You will not want to miss this. More about Sam: Sam was the first in her family to go to university, before training to be a criminal barrister. As a single mum, she decided her real passion was in news. Now BAFTA-nominated for her work with BBC Newsnight, McAlister's hard-won exclusives have shaped the public conversation including Stormy Daniels, Sean Spicer, Brigitte Höss, Steven Seagal, Mel Greig and Julian Assange. #PrinceAndrew #Scoops #BBCNewsnight #VirginiaGiuffre #Epstein #GhislaineMaxwell #WomenMatter #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #TrueCrime #Podcast #Crime Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUSbdplroIA   Scoops Book https://www.amazon.com/Scoops-Behind-Scenes-Shocking-Interviews/dp/0861544404   Information about the DASH Coercive Control and Train the Trainer Masterclasses with Laura https://shoutout.wix.com/so/eeOI-OpnS?languageTag=en   Crime Analyst Merch https://crime-analyst.myshopify.com/   Leave a Review If you want to support my work and Crime Analyst and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review here: https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The producer who was responsible for securing the interview with Prince Andrew is now coming under fire from her former colleagues at BBC and from sources within the palace who have taken umbrage with the fact that she wrote a book and now plans on being involved in bringing that story from the pages to the big screen. Critics speaking as unnamed sources have reached out to the telegraph to tell their story. Let's dive in!(commercial at 11:36)To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/07/23/bbc-anger-ex-producer-steals-glory-emily-maitliss-prince-andrew/

Prince Andrew and the infamous BBC interview has been one of the biggest disasters in modern history for the monarchy and recently, the woman who was responsible for wrangling all the parts together to make things work is once again spilling the tea about how it all went down. In this episode, we hear from her and get some details about that fateful day.(commercial at 9:04)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://inews.co.uk/opinion/how-i-found-prince-andrews-sweet-spot-and-secured-the-infamous-newsnight-interview-1750247

In November 2019 a BBC interview with Prince Andrew sent shockwaves around the world. This was one of many exclusive interviews secured by "booker extraordinaire" Sam McAlister, a former producer on the BBC's Newsnight programme, who also convinced Elon Musk, Sheryl Sandberg and Stormy Daniels to sit in the hot seat. She has now released a book: Scoops: Behind the Scenes of the BBC's Most Shocking Interviews.

Find out what John Sweeney really thinks about his interview with Sam McAlister, the producer behind THAT Prince Andrew interview. Available exclusively on Global Player. https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/42KuWb/ Download it from the App store or go to globalplayer.com If you're already on Global Player, search 'Sweeney Keeps Talking'.

Sam McAlister has negotiated with everyone from Buckingham Palace to The White House, Tesla to Facebook. But she's best known for arranging one of the most shocking and revealing interviews of all time: Prince Andrew's infamous showdown with Emily Maitlis. Sam started out as a barrister – it wasn't for her. Her anxiety was through the roof, her hair fell out, and she says the only time she felt happy was in the cells with the clients. How did Sam go from that to bagging the scoop of the decade? For exclusive bonus content visit Global Player: https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/42KuWb/

Sign up for Intelligence Squared Premium here: https://iq2premium.supercast.com/ for ad-free listening, bonus content, early access and much more. See below for details. In November 2019 Prince Andrew sat down with Newsnight, the BBC's flagship current affairs programme, to speak about Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged relationship with Virginia Giuffre. Just months after the explosive interview in January 2020, Prince Andrew was stripped of his military affiliations and royal patronages with the approval of his mother, Queen Elizabeth. Described as a PR disaster and a 'car crash', many have wondered how this interview came to be. In this episode, former Newsnight producer Sam McAlister talks to broadcast journalist Petrie Hosken about what went on behind the scenes at Buckingham Palace and how the news is made. Sam McAlister's new book Scoops: Behind the Scenes of the BBC's Most Shocking Interviews is available now. … We are incredibly grateful for your support. To become an Intelligence Squared Premium subscriber, follow the link: https://iq2premium.supercast.com/  Here's a reminder of the benefits you'll receive as a subscriber: Ad-free listening, because we know some of you would prefer to listen without interruption  One early episode per week Two bonus episodes per month A 25% discount on IQ2+, our exciting streaming service, where you can watch and take part in events live at home and enjoy watching past events on demand and without ads  A 15% discount and priority access to live, in-person events in London, so you won't miss out on tickets Our premium monthly newsletter  Intelligence Squared Merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prince Andrew and the infamous BBC interview has been one of the biggest disasters in modern history for the monarchy and recently, the woman who was responsible for wrangling all the parts together to make things work is once again spilling the tea about how it all went down. In this episode, we hear from her and get some details about that fateful day.(commercial at 9:05)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://inews.co.uk/opinion/how-i-found-prince-andrews-sweet-spot-and-secured-the-infamous-newsnight-interview-1750247

Episode two hundred eleven - part four Jenn sat down with Sam McAlister to talk about her fascinating new book, SCOOPS: BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE BBC'S MOST SHOCKING INTERVIEWS. They talked about her journey from barrister to journalist, interviewing royals, and being an outsider in elite circles.

When Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus released their book "Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland", which recounted in excruciating detail their decade of captivity at the hands of pedophile serial rapist abuser Arial Castro, every news outlet clamored to be the first to interview them. BBC producer Sam McAlister, incredibly moved and haunted by their horrifying case, knew she wanted to give them a chance to tell their story on "Newsnight". So she did what she did best, after meticulous research she gave the publishers her best pitch, and assurance that Amanda and Gina would be given the "dignity and compassion" to share their experience. Join us as Sam tells us about that interview and the very emotional connections she made with their story.#HerNameIsAmandaBerry#HerNameIsGinaDeJesus#HerNameisMichelleKnight#ArialCastro #BBC #Newsnight #Survivors CRIME ANALYST PODCAST - You're interested in real crime? Tick You're interested in good storytelling? TickYou want content that's respectful to the victims and honours them TickAnd you want more insight and in-depth analysis about “the who” “the what” “the where” “the when” “the how” and “the why”? TickAnd you want to know how you can prevent it? TickCongratulations! You've found your next podcast!Ride shotgun with me, Laura Richards world renowned and award-winning Criminal Behavioural Analyst, former New Scotland Yard every week as we profile behaviour and identify the red flags to prevent murders in slow motion.Come join me in the intelligence cell as we deconstruct and analyse real cases.www.crime-analyst.comKILLER CASTING PODCAST - Next up we talk about the controversial casting of James Franco in the role of Fidel Castro for the film "Aline of Cuba". We sit down with Casting Director Carla Hool and actress/producer Elaine Del Valle to discuss representation and why it matters. Join us. www.killercastingpod.com BEST CASE WORST CASEBe sure and check out Jim's podcast Best Case/Worst Case that he does along with former Federal Prosecutor Francey Hakes. Join them as they go behind police lines with unparalleled access to law enforcement officers, looking back at their most memorable cases – for better or for worse. Subscribe now!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-case-worst-case/id1240002929See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're back! In this episode, Rachel and Roberta are joined by Sam McAlister, former BBC Newsnight producer and author of Scoops: Behind the Scenes of the BBC's Most Shocking Interviews, to chat all about the disastrous Prince Andrew interview, those Hugh Grant casting rumors, what Andrew and Beatrice are *really* like in person, and so much more. Before that, they go over the swearing in of the Queen's 15th Prime Minister, Liz Truss, at Balmoral, as well as the Sussexes' Euro tour, back to school season for the royals, Prince Charles's guest editorship, Mindy Kaling... Grab a scotch and tune in!--Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal happenings at purewow.com/royals. Shop Royally Obsessed sweatshirts and totes at shop.royallyobsessed.com. Follow us on Instagram at @RoyallyObsessedPodcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What do Prince Andrew, James Comey, and Julian Assange have in common? Their exclusive interviews were brokered by BBC producer extraordinaire, Sam McAlister. In today's episode, Sam tells us the backstory behind securing the most explosive interview in "News Night" history, when she convinced Prince Andrew to sit down and discuss his connection with serial sex abuser and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. What happened next rocked the palace and the world. Join us as we crack open Sam's new memoir "Scoops".#SCOOPS #SamMcAlister #PrinceAndrewinterview #theroyals #VirginiaGiuffre #JeffreyEpstein#BBC #Newsnight #journalism #televisionCRIME ANALYST PODCAST - You're interested in real crime? Tick You're interested in good storytelling? TickYou want content that's respectful to the victims and honours them TickAnd you want more insight and in-depth analysis about “the who” “the what” “the where” “the when” “the how” and “the why”? TickAnd you want to know how you can prevent it? TickCongratulations! You've found your next podcast!Ride shotgun with me, Laura Richards world renowned and award-winning Criminal Behavioural Analyst, former New Scotland Yard every week as we profile behaviour and identify the red flags to prevent murders in slow motion.Come join me in the intelligence cell as we deconstruct and analyse real cases.www.crime-analyst.comKILLER CASTING PODCAST - Next up we talk about the controversial casting of James Franco in the role of Fidel Castro for the film "Aline of Cuba". We sit down with Casting Director Carla Hool and actress/producer Elaine Del Valle to discuss representation and why it matters. Join us. www.killercastingpod.com BEST CASE WORST CASEBe sure and check out Jim's podcast Best Case/Worst Case that he does along with former Federal Prosecutor Francey Hakes. Join them as they go behind police lines with unparalleled access to law enforcement officers, looking back at their most memorable cases – for better or for worse. Subscribe now!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-case-worst-case/id1240002929See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Negotiation is a dialogue between two or more people to reach a mutually beneficial agreement. These skills are essential both in the workplace as well as in our personal life. It's the key to getting ahead and getting the outcomes we want.  But successful negotiation requires self-awareness, preparation, and practice. My guest, Sam McAlister, mastered this art after relentlessly pursuing scoops for her entire career. She'll share her secret sauce with us in this episode. As the BAFTA nominated interview producer on BBC Newsnight, Sam has negotiated with everyone from Buckingham Palace to The White House, Facebook to Tesla. With skills honed over a decade in the BBC's elite news programs, she persuades reluctant individuals to participate in a news program renowned for its rigor and bite and has been called the "booker extraordinaire." During our conversation, Sam explains how she secured some of the most exclusive interviews in journalism. She also offers her best tips for successful negotiation, including common mistakes to avoid and how to gain leverage even if we don't have a lot to offer. If you liked what you heard, don't forget to like, rate, share and subscribe to this podcast. Thank you!

Prince Andrew has been touted as the Queen's favorite child time and time again and the way she has handled the situation concerning Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, it's apparent. Time and time again the Queen has been willing to forgive her son for his transgressions, even if they have put the monarchy in jeopardy. The reason for this is that the Queen has a blind spot for her favorite son, according to Sam McAlister. (commercial at 8:35)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1664547/the-queen-prince-andrew-emily-maitlis-newsnight-interview-scoops-book-spt

Prince Andrew has been touted as the Queen's favorite child time and time again and the way she has handled the situation concerning Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, it's apparent. Time and time again the Queen has been willing to forgive her son for his transgressions, even if they have put the monarchy in jeopardy. The reason for this is that the Queen has a blind spot for her favorite son, according to Sam McAlister. (commercial at 8:35)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1664547/the-queen-prince-andrew-emily-maitlis-newsnight-interview-scoops-book-spt

In November 2019 Prince Andrew sat down with BBC Newsnight for a bombshell interview that forever ruined his reputation. While presenter Emily Maitlis took centre stage, the woman behind the scenes who made it all happen was producer Sam McAlister. She tells The Indo Daily how it all unfolded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Andrew and the infamous BBC interview has been one of the biggest disasters in modern history for the monarchy and recently, the woman who was responsible for wrangling all the parts together to make things work is once again spilling the tea about how it all went down. In this episode, we hear from her and get some details about that fateful day. (commercial at 9:05)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://inews.co.uk/opinion/how-i-found-prince-andrews-sweet-spot-and-secured-the-infamous-newsnight-interview-1750247

Prince Andrew and the infamous BBC interview has been one of the biggest disasters in modern history for the monarchy and recently, the woman who was responsible for wrangling all the parts together to make things work is once again spilling the tea about how it all went down. In this episode, we hear from her and get some details about that fateful day. (commercial at 9:05)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://inews.co.uk/opinion/how-i-found-prince-andrews-sweet-spot-and-secured-the-infamous-newsnight-interview-1750247

This is the astonishing inside account of Prince Andrew's Newsnight interview. The details will blow your mind. Sam McAlister produced the show for years and was able to convince guests to give interviews when no-one else could. In her new book 'Scoops', she takes us behind the scenes of various interviews including Julian Assange, Steven Seagal and Amy Schumer. It's a fascinating inside account of how she manages to secure the biggest guests as well as honesty about the mistakes made along the way. The years spent trying to convince Prince Andrew to do the show, the meetings she had with him before, the experience of being in that room as the interview unfolds and then his reaction afterwards will all astound you. Buy Sam's book 'Scoops' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scoops-Behind-Scenes-Shocking-Interviews/dp/0861544404/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AU16NUDYA3FA&keywords=9780861544400&qid=1642179379&sprefix=9780861544400,aps,62&sr=8-1 Follow Sam on Twitter: @SamMcAlister1 Buy tickets to The Political Party, live at The Duchess Theatre including the next show with ALAN JOHNSON on Monday 25 July here: https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde Buy tickets to Matt's brand new stand-up show Clowns To The Left Of Me, Jokers to the Right at The Edinburgh Festival here: https://www.mattforde.com/2022tour Forthcoming guests at The Political Party include: 25 July: Alan Johnson7 Aug: Gordon Brown15 Aug: Anas Sarwar22 Aug: Joanna Cherry17 Oct: Matt Hancock5 Dec: Rachel Reeves Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"It all started with an innocuous email"BAFTA nominated producer Sam McAlister is speaking to Niall now about how she secured that infamous 2019 Prince Andrew Interview, her book Scoops and the movie based on the famous interview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"It all started with an innocuous email" BAFTA nominated producer Sam McAlister is speaking to Niall now about how she secured that infamous 2019 Prince Andrew Interview, her book Scoops and the movie based on the famous interview.

"It all started with an innocuous email" BAFTA nominated producer Sam McAlister is speaking to Niall now about how she secured that infamous 2019 Prince Andrew Interview, her book Scoops and the movie based on the famous interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam McAlister, Producer of the Prince Andrew interview of which the film will be based off, joined Kieran Cuddihy on the show to discuss the famous interview being turned into a film.

Sam McAlister, Author of Scoops

Former Brexit Party MEP Ben Habib kicks off today's show to discuss the ongoing Conservative Party Leadership race before Tom Tugendhats speech. We get his thoughts on who he would like to see lead the country by next week. Lee Anderson MP joins shortly after from College Green to share why he has chosen to back Kemi Badenoch in her leadership fight. After listening in to Penny Mordaunt MPs leadership speech, legendary journalist Sam Mcalister returns to The Independent Republic to talk about her new book 'Scoops', as she provides a behind the scenes look at the BBCs most shocking interviews including her incredible success with the now infamous Prince Andrew interview for BBC's Newsnight. Travel Editor for The Independent Simon Calder joins Mike to discuss why Heathrow is planning to cap passengers to 100,000 today to fight the summer travel chaos, and Former Met Police Detective Maggie Oliver closes the show to discuss child sex crimes in Telford that has been ignored for generations leading to more than 1,000 girls being abused, an inquiry has found. All that and so much more, so tune in! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.