The Screenster Podcast

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.

A24's 'Eternity': Recap

Georgie dedicates an episode to 'Eternity', an A24 film she was very excited to watch at the cinema. It combines two of her favourite things: romantic comedies and existentialism.  Have a wonderful Christmas!  You can find Georgie on Instagram at @screensteruk

12-18
20:00

What I'm Watching in December Part 2: 'Jay Kelly' on Netflix and 'The Housemaid'

Georgie chats about how much she loved 'Jay Kelly' on Netflix (warning, there are some mild spoilers about it!) and more of the shows and films she's excited to watch this month. Follow Georgie on Instagram at @screensteruk

12-11
09:43

What I'm Watching in December: 'Wake Up Dead Man' on Netflix and A24's 'Eternity'

Georgie talks about ALL the shows and films she's been watching and is excited to look out for in December. How are we going to fit it all in! Oh yes, how about that time between Christmas and New Year when you forget what day it is.  You can find Georgie on Instagram @screensteruk

12-04
12:58

'I Swear' with Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson, Peter Mullan & Director Kirk Jones

Georgie sat down with the cast and director of the film 'I Swear' to talk about their time making this brilliant movie. 'I Swear' is now out on various streaming services so you can watch it from home!

11-27
17:52

What I'm Watching in November: 'The Running Man' and 'Wicked: For Good'

Georgie chats about what she's been enjoying and what other shows and films she'll be looking out for.  You can find her on Instagram @screensteruk

11-13
10:09

'Maigret' on PBS Masterpiece with Benjamin Wainwright and Shaniqua Okwok

Georgie sits down with actors Benjamin Wainwright and Shaniqua Okwok to chat about their roles in the 2025 adaptation of crime drama 'Maigret'; available to stream on PBS and PBS Masterpiece on Prime Video. Georgie asks them what it was like filming in Budapest (not Paris), taking on such popular roles and bonding over games of cards and badminton. 'Maigret' is a Playground co-production for Masterpiece in association with Banijay Entertainment, Windhover Films, and Georges Simenon Limited.

11-06
20:32

Films I watched at the BFI London Film Festival & 'Nobody Wants This' on Netflix

Georgie chats about her favourites from the 2025 BFI London Film Festival as well as what she's watching on TV.

10-23
12:07

Composing the Score for 'The Girlfriend' on Prime Video with Ruth Barrett

Georgie sits down with composer Ruth Barrett ('The Terminal List: Dark Wolf', 'Bodyguard') to chat about how her job works, her time on Prime Video's 'The Girlfriend' and what she's watching!

09-18
40:27

What I'm Watching in August Part 2: 'The Thursday Murder Club', 'The Roses' and more!

Georgie chats about what she's watching and what she's looking forward to!

08-28
09:41

'Hostage' on Netflix, Writing and more with Sophie Robertson

Actor and writer, Sophie Robertson, joins Georgie on the podcast this week to talk about her role in the new Netflix series, 'Hostage' and more! 'Hostage' is out on Netflix today so DON'T MISS IT. Sophie and Georgie chat about starting out in the industry, side jobs, writing routines and what Sophie enjoys watching.

08-21
38:55

What I'm Watching in August: 'Materialists', 'Platonic' and more - Bonus Episode!

Georgie chats about the TV shows, films (and some theatre!) she has been watching and what she's looking forward to.

08-14
12:00

What I'm Watching at Edinburgh Fringe - Bonus Episode!

It's Edinburgh Fringe month! Georgie chats about what shows she's excited to watch.

08-07
05:15

What I've Watched in July - Bonus Episode!

Georgie chats about the tv shows and films she has been enjoying and what she's looking forward to watching in August.

07-31
06:55

Playing Siblings in 'The Assassin' on Prime Video with Shalom Brune-Franklin and Devon Terrell

Georgie is joined by actors Shalom Brune-Franklin ('Baby Reindeer', 'The Tourist') and Devon Terrell ('Barry') to chat about their time filming 'The Assassin' which premieres tomorrow, 25th July, on Prime Video and also stars Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore. Georgie finds out more about Shalom and Devon's time filming in Greece, they discuss drama schools in Australia and reveal what they like watching (and listening to) when they're not working. 

07-24
14:27

Production Design on Emmy Nominated 'Mountainhead', 'Succession' and more with Stephen Carter

Production Designer Stephen Carter ('Babygirl', 'Spotlight', 'Birdman') joins Georgie on the podcast this week to talk about his recent work on the film, 'Mountainhead', which is now available to own digitally in the UK and which has also just been nominated for an Emmy in the Outstanding Television Movie category!  Stephen chats about reuniting with Jesse Armstrong after working with him on the hit TV series, 'Succession'. Georgie finds out more about building sets vs working with real locations and what Stephen enjoys watching when he's not busy creating the worlds we are glued to!

07-17
28:58

Playing Lucia Narvaez in 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' on Sky and NOW with Dascha Polanco

Georgie is joined by actor Dascha Polanco ('Orange Is the New Black', 'In the Heights') to talk about her role in the latest season of 'The Walking Dead: Dead City', now streaming in the UK on Sky and NOW. Georgie and Dascha also chat about Dascha's brilliant role in a certain hit Netflix series, navigating the entertainment industry, and what she is currently watching and loving.

07-10
27:31

What I'm Watching in June - Bonus Episode!

Georgie chats about what she's watching on TV and at the cinema, and what there is to look forward to this month!

06-12
08:05

'Dept. Q' on Netflix with Chloe Pirrie

Actor Chloe Pirrie ('The Queen's Gambit', 'The Crown') joins Georgie on the podcast this week to talk about her role as Merritt in the new Netflix show, 'Dept. Q'. Chloe talks more about filming in Edinburgh, her other brilliant credits and what she's watching! 

06-05
25:27

Season 3 of 'And Just Like That…' on Sky and NOW with Michael Patrick King

Georgie chats to Michael Patrick King about season 3 of 'And Just Like That...', his work on 'Sex and the City' and more! Georgie was so excited to chat to Michael. She also finds out what he likes to watch when he's not working. Season 3 of 'And Just Like That...' is available to watch on Sky and NOW. 

06-02
16:49

Chatting with the Cast of BBC's 'What It Feels Like For a Girl'

Georgie sits down with the cast of 'What It Feels Like For a Girl' - including Calam Lynch, Jake Dunn, Ellis Howard, Hannah Jones and Laquarn Lewis to talk about their experiences of filming the show which is out on BBC iPlayer on 3rd June!

05-29
47:52

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