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Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News, and your weekly insight into what goes on behind the scenes.

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How Barry Cryer made us laugh on the BBC over his long performing and writing career.

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Welcome to Backstage, the film and TV podcast from Sky News, and your weekly insight into what goes on behind the scenes.

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Percy Shakespeare rose to prominence in the 1920s and 30s, but died during World War Two.

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Self-confessed "nerd" James Knowles has spent the past seven months working on the BBC's quiz show.

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The station will premiere forgotten orchestral works by composers from diverse ethnic backgrounds.

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Writer and comedian Barry Cryer wrote for some of the biggest names in television throughout his long career.

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He provided the words for many of Britain's top comedy acts and was on the stage and airwaves himself.

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The comedian wrote jokes for the likes of the Two Ronnies, Tommy Cooper and Morecambe and Wise.

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Director-General Tim Davie says the BBC is "thrilled" to be working with firms in the Midlands.

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Ghosts in the Ruins is a "unique way" to celebrate the cathedral, composer Nitin Sawhney says.

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The Harvest Moon singer says airing Rogan's podcast amounts to "lies being sold for money".

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Spotify has said it "regrets" a decision by Neil Young to remove his tracks from the platform over the spread of COVID misinformation.

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Rather than a wedding band, Pamela Anderson had Tommy Lee's name tattooed on her ring finger, the inking marking a commitment made just 96 hours into their wild romance.

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The former Downton Abbey actress transforms into the Baywatch star for new TV drama Pam & Tommy.

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The festival, headlined by 50 Cent and Tyler the Creator, will return to its usual slot in June.

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He was in showbiz more than 75 years, often as a panto dame, and shared stage with Laurel and Hardy.

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Morrissey has written an open letter to Johnny Marr asking his former bandmate to stop talking about him in interviews.

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The seven-piece band, who hail from North America, were formed after auditions on TikTok.

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Kathryn Kates, the actress best known for her roles in Seinfeld and Orange Is The New Black, has died aged 73, her agent has confirmed.

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The singer calls on his former Smiths bandmate to "move on" and "stop using my name as clickbait".

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In China, the final scene of the 1999 film says the subversive plot fails and the authorities win.

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Disney has responded to Game of Thrones actor Peter Dinklage, who blasted the company's remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, calling it "f****** backwards".

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Rihanna has pledged $15 million (£11.1million) to fighting for climate justice.

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From playing an ex-con dealing with his daughter's murder in Mystic River, to his portrayal of California's first openly gay elected official in Milk, Sean Penn has had one of the most varied and acclaimed careers in Hollywood.

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The pandemic has already caused several delays in the 74-year-old musician's final world tour.

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Sir Elton John has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him to delay parts of his tour in the United States.

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Actor Peter Dinklage has criticised Disney for its live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

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Bob Dylan has sold his master recordings to Sony Music Entertainment in what is reported to be a multimillion-dollar deal - the latest in a series by big-name artists.

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Hollywood actor Matthew Rhys pays tribute to Wales' largest youth movement on its 100th anniversary.

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A court heard the rapper was subjected to a "malicious campaign" by YouTuber Latasha Kebe.

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The painting has been hung in the National Gallery, 100 years to the day after it moved to the US.

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Alec Baldwin's lawyers have appealed for a lawsuit brought against the actor over the fatal shooting on the set of his film, Rust, to be thrown out.

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A treasure trove of Beatles memorabilia, including handwritten song notes by Paul McCartney and clothes worn by John Lennon, is set to feature in a new auction - although the physical items won't exchange hands.

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Fat Boy Slim, Rag 'n' Bone Man and Becky Hill will headline the second, "sister" event in Shropshire.

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The star protests over vaccine misinformation in Joe Rogan's podcast, which is hosted by Spotify.

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Cardi B has been awarded nearly £1 million in damages after winning a defamation lawsuit against a popular YouTuber.

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Jamie Oliver's first cookbook used recipes scrawled on the "back of fag packs and beer mats", stored in a bin bag.

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Taylor Swift has hit back at Blur's former frontman Damon Albarn after he claimed she does not write her own songs.

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The original artwork, celebrating diversity, was painted over for a McDonald's advert.

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The deal covers the rights to all of Dylan's albums, as well as "multiple future new releases".

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James Snyder was first suspended from the show in November following a complaint from a co-star.

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Tony Schumacher based BBC One's The Responder on his own struggles while serving in the force.

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New slots for Coronation Street and Emmerdale are among the changes announced by the network.

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The Pulp Fiction actor is spotted in the city centre as he reprises his role of super-spy Nick Fury.

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An actor who played the lead in the Broadway version of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has been sacked from his role.

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The streets will be named in the development in West Yorkshire, where the literary sisters were born.

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Mercedes Gleitze was the first woman to swim the English Channel, but she kept her fame and accomplishments hidden from her family.

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Claims of bullying on The Apprentice are "unsubstantiated", a spokesperson for the programme has said.

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Two film fans are suing Universal Pictures, claiming they were duped into renting a film because their favourite actress was in the trailer, only to find she did not make the movie's final cut.

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Tributes are being paid to the son of Oscar-winning actress Regina King, who has died just days after his 26th birthday.

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Big US streamers are becoming too sensitive about the secrecy of their projects, industry figures say.

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Musicians retaining ownership of their master recordings can get 100% of streaming royalties.

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The Palace of Varieties is based on the life and times of Labour MP Dennis Skinner.

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Adele says she is overwhelmed by the support she received from fans after being forced to postpone the start of her Las Vegas residency.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger has been involved in a multi-vehicle crash in Los Angeles, California.

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The next two editions of Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible films have been delayed again due to the COVID-19 pandemic.`

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The producers of James Bond have said British actor Idris Elba is "part of the conversation" to be the next 007.

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How I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) became one of rock's biggest urban myths.

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The stand-up comedian appeared in films including Coming to America and Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

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