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Princess Beatrice Is a Surprise Character in Netflix’s Forthcoming Film ‘Scoop’—and She Won’t Be Happy About It, Royal Expert Says

“It’s altogether very bad news for [Prince] Andrew, and, indeed, for his whole family.”

Marie Claire · Apr 4, 2024

Scoop: who is Sam McAlister, the producer who landed Newsnight's explosive interview with Prince Andrew

She’s being played by Billie Piper in the explosive new show about Prince Andrew’s infamous Newsnight interview

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2024

Scoop: how much do the cast look like their real-life counterparts? From Billie Piper to Gillian Anderson

Netflix is making a film about the shocking Newsnight interview that changed everything for Prince Andrew. Here we take a look at the actors’ incredible transformations

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2024

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Netflix's Scoop: Gillian Anderson and Billie Piper on dramatising the explosive interview with Prince Andrew

Anderson initially turned down playing Emily Maitlis as being ‘too scary’

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2024

‘She was an unsung hero’: Billie Piper on playing producer Sam McAlister in a new drama about Prince Andrew’s Newsnight fiasco

In Scoop, Piper plays the woman who landed the interview. They discuss their unlikely alliance, the pitfalls of fame and Andrew’s delusions

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2024

‘I bonded with Billie Piper as a single mother,’ says Sam McAlister

The TV producer behind that Prince Andrew interview spoke to us at the premiere of Scoop, the film adaptation of the story behind it

Evening Standard · Mar 29, 2024

Scoop: who is playing who in Netflix's shocking drama about that bombshell Prince Andrew interview

The exchange has gone down in history as one of the palace’s biggest PR blunders. Now it’s being turned into a thrilling Netflix film starring Gillian Anderson and Billy Piper

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2024

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Netflix To Release Royal Drama 'Scoop' Based On Prince Andrew's Interview

Netflix's 'Scoop' delves into the aftermath of Prince Andrew's controversial interview with Emily Maitlis, offering a dramatic retelling of the royal scandal.

Rufus Sewell And Gillian Anderson Share Insights On Scoop

Rufus Sewell and Gillian Anderson discuss their roles in 'Scoop,' a Netflix film based on Prince Andrew's controversial interview with Jeffrey Epstein. Pre...

‘Amy Winehouse was not a victim,’ says Marisa Abela

The actor was speaking at an International Women’s Day event alongside disruptive TV producer Sam McAlister

Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2024

Gillian Anderson's super short bob and brown eyes in new Scoop trailer are blowing fans' minds

Gillian Anderson's transformation into Emily Maitlis for the new Netflix show Scoop is shocking fans

Woman & Home · Feb 13, 2024

Your Next Must-Watch Royal Film Hits Netflix on April 5, and the Trailer Was Just Released

‘Scoop’ depicts Prince Andrew’s catastrophic November 2019 BBC 'Newsnight' interview.

Marie Claire · Feb 12, 2024

Netflix releases teaser for film Scoop, starring Gillian Anderson

Discover the behind-the-scenes story of the infamous Prince Andrew interview on BBC Newsnight in Netflix's upcoming film Scoop. Starring Gillian Anderson, ...

First trailer released for Prince Andrew ‘PR disaster’ Newsnight interview drama Scoop

Based on the book by Newsnight producer Sam McAlister, the film features Gillian Anderson as Emily Maitlis and Rufus Sewell as Andrew

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2024

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Woman & Home · Feb 6, 2024

Who is Sam McAlister? The real story behind Billie Piper's character in Netflix's Scoop

Here's what you need to know about Sam McAlister in Scoop, and the real character played by Billie Piper in the new Netflix film

Woman & Home · Feb 6, 2024

New Prince Andrew Netflix film Scoop highlights the women behind infamous Newsnight interview – and the character likeness is uncanny

The new film looks at how TV producer Sam McAlister secured the interview in which the Duke of York talks about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2024

Scoop: Billie Piper and Gillian Anderson star in electrifying trailer for new Prince Andrew Newsnight film

The behind-the-scenes drama will land on Netflix in April

WhatToWatch · May 7, 2023

SCOOP: release date, cast, plot, trailer, interviews and all about the Prince Andrew Newsnight drama

SCOOP on Netflix stars Rufus Sewell, Gillian Anderson, Keeley Hawes and Billie Piper in a drama about Newsnight’s bombshell interview with Prince Andrew.

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Daily Mirror · May 3, 2023

Lorraine Kelly 'sweating' over Prince Andrew's 'curveball' before his infamous interview

Lorraine Kelly was left feeling 'awkward' and 'sweating' as Newsnight producer Sam McAlister detailed a "curveball" Prince Andrew dropped minutes before the now iconic interview

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

The Problem Prince review: Astonishing insight into Duke of York’s self-immolation

Emily Maitlis has her theories as to why the prince spoke to ‘Newsnight’ about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

The Independent UK · May 1, 2023

Andrew: The Problem Prince review – Fascinating series tries to understand why the royal gave the car-crash interview

Emily Maitlis has her theories as to why the prince spoke to ‘Newsnight’ about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2023

Andrew: The Problem Prince review – a deliciously vicious reminder of the dire state of the monarchy

This gripping documentary unpacks the dodgy truth about the king’s paedophile-affiliated brother. Is this really the sort of thing you want to pledge allegiance to?

Evening Standard · May 1, 2023

Andrew: The Problem Prince on Channel 4 review - same old, same old gets you no closer to understanding

This documentary explores the story behind the Newsnight interview - while leaving juicier stones unturned

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2023

Queenie author credits ‘super-considerate’ Ryan Calais Cameron during work on TV adaptation

Candice Carty-Williams is working on the TV version of her award-winning novel

Marie Claire · Apr 27, 2023

Prince Andrew may have agreed to the Newsnight interview to help Princess Beatrice, Emily Maitlis claims

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