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The Screenster Podcast

Screenster
Prime Video
Netflix
Under Salt Marsh
Wuthering Heights
Edinburgh Fringe
Outlander
Prisoner
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Widow's Bay
Apple TV
Is This Thing On
Blue Therapy
Hamnet
Two Weeks In August
The Walking Dead: Dead City
The Assassin
The Girlfriend
Margot Robbie
Jacob Elordi
Star City

The Screenster Podcast takes a closer look at the film and television world through the lens of industry insiders. Host and actress Georgie Grier talks to her guests about their careers, the highs and lows of this business and the good stuff on our screens.

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Latest Episodes

Georgie talks about what she's watching and what TV shows and films she's excited to see!

You can find Georgie on Instagram @screensteruk

Actor Lucy Halliday joins Georgie to chat about her role in the film 'California Schemin'' - the directorial debut of James McAvoy and hit TV show 'The Testaments'. 'California Schemin'' is now available to stream at home and you can buy the DVD (LOV... more

Georgie sits down with writer, actor and director, Catherine Shepherd, to discuss creating the brilliant new BBC series, 'Two Weeks in August'. Catherine talks about her reason for bringing the show to life, how she got it made and what she enjoys wa... more

Georgie is joined by actor Max Beesley ('Suits', 'The Gentlemen', 'Hijack') to talk about his work on the film 'Jack Ryan: Ghost War' alongside John Krasinski and Sienna Miller. Georgie and Max chat about his time on the film, some of his other brill... more

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Recent Guests

Lucy Halliday
Scottish actor known for California Schemin and The Testaments
California Schemin; The Testaments
Episode: Lucy Halliday on Disney+'s 'The Testaments' and 'California Schemin''
Catherine Shepherd
Creator and writer of Two Weeks in August
BBC / ITV Studios (writer-producer)
Episode: Creating BBC's 'Two Weeks in August' with Catherine Shepherd
Max Beesley
Actor known for roles in Suits, The Gentlemen, Hi Jack, and Jack Ryan Ghost War
Actor
Episode: 'Jack Ryan: Ghost War' on Prime Video with Max Beesley
Agnes O'Casey
Actor
Star City (Apple TV)
Episode: Agnes O'Casey on Apple TV's 'Star City'
Izuka Hoyle
Actor
Episode: Izuka Hoyle on Playing Amber Todd in 'Prisoner' on Sky
Andy Amadi
Creator and showrunner of Blue Therapy
Blue Therapy / Netflix
Episode: Creating 'Blue Therapy' on Netflix with Andy Amadi
Izzy Meikle-Small
Actor known for Outlander role as Rachel
Outlander
Episode: Playing Rachel in 'Outlander' with Izzy Meikle-Small
David Eldridge
Writer of Betrayal
Writer of Betrayal ( ITV ), theatre background
Episode: 'Betrayal' on ITV with Writer David Eldridge and Director Julian Jarrold
Julian Jarrold
Director of Betrayal (all four episodes)
Director, Mammoth Screen
Episode: 'Betrayal' on ITV with Writer David Eldridge and Director Julian Jarrold

Host

Georgie Grier
Host of The Screenster Podcast

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 122 ratings
  • Such an interesting podcast!

    As a fellow 90’s/early 2000’s rom com enthusiast, I love hearing all about them from the people involved in their creation! It’s so satisfying and Georgie is such a great host. Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MegShan87
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great show

    Really enjoy listening to this pod - love the array of guests and all the insight into the industry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    danny3488
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • I don't get out

    Hello I don't hello

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Md123456md
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Fav Podcast!

    My favourite podcast to tune into! I look forward to every new episode of Georgie’s insightful and entertaining podcasts. I love the range of guests and can highly recommend to anyone interested in TV and film 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TK3909
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Brilliant podcast!

    Keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hr9898
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Audiences value the range of guests and practical takeaways for anyone pursuing a career in film or television.
Listeners praise hosting warmth and industry insight, with guests delivering behind-the-scenes nuggets.
Episodes consistently highlight insightful, varied perspectives from actors and creators alike.
Fans appreciate the candid conversations that illuminate production realities and collaboration dynamics.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Creating BBC's 'Two Weeks in August' with Catherine Shepherd
Q: What impact did writing the entire series yourself have on the show's tone and character depth?
Catherine notes that writing solo gave a clear, cohesive voice and tone, particularly important for a character-driven piece, and that collaboration on set and with the director helped refine those characters into a believable ensemble.
Creating BBC's 'Two Weeks in August' with Catherine Shepherd
Q: How did you approach writing the eight-episode arc and ensure the stories intersect effectively?
She explains that they mapped out the eight parts with executives, planned major events, and ensured that every character's arc intersected with others, differentiating it from shows with more contained strands, while relying heavily on strong character foundations.
Creating BBC's 'Two Weeks in August' with Catherine Shepherd
Q: Can you walk us through how the idea started and what steps moved it toward production?
Catherine describes years of wanting to write about a Greek holiday, developing a five-page treatment with characters, pitching to a BBC commissioner, writing the pilot and a second episode, and eventually getting greenlit after a long development process and securing financing.
Lucy Halliday on Disney+'s 'The Testaments' and 'California Schemin''
Q: What is the prep leading up to both California Schemin and The Testaments look like?
Lucy outlines similar foundational prep across projects, including researching, playlists, and the use of accent coaching, with Toronto as a practical anchor for The Testaments.
Lucy Halliday on Disney+'s 'The Testaments' and 'California Schemin''
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about that transition from medicine to acting and what that casting call felt like?
She recounts taking a bold chance with a casting email, the audition, and how that open door led to her becoming an actor, shaping her subsequent career trajectory.

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The show offers behind-the-scenes access to film and television through conversations with industry insiders. Guests range from actors and writers to directors, composers, and showrunners, with discussions centering on career paths, on-set realities, and the craft of creating content for screen. The host brings a warm, insider perspective and often discusses process, collaboration, and the realities of building a career in TV and film. This mix of practical career guidance, creative storytelling, and insider intel makes it appealing to aspiring and working industry professionals, as well as fans who want a deeper understanding of how their favorite screens are made.

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Recent guests on The Screenster Podcast include:

1. Lucy Halliday
2. Catherine Shepherd
3. Max Beesley
4. Agnes O'Casey
5. Izuka Hoyle
6. Andy Amadi
7. Izzy Meikle-Small
8. David Eldridge

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