Georgie chats about some of the TV shows and films she will be looking out for this Christmas.

Akshay Kumar is an Actor and he joined Georgie for this episode of the podcast. Georgie reminds Akshay that he was always so nice to her at drama school and they chat about the brilliant productions he has worked on since; including ‘Pandora’, ‘Devs’ and ’Star Wars’. They also discuss stunts, side jobs, social media and what Akshay enjoys watching on TV.

Ed Guiney is a Producer and the Co-Founder of Element Pictures. Ed’s credits include the films ‘Room’, ‘The Favourite’ and in the television world, there was of course ‘Normal People’. Georgie asks Ed about how he got started in the industry, what it was like lifting the characters of Marianne and Connell from the page to the screen and Ed tells Georgie about working on Sally Rooney’s other brilliant novel, ‘Conversations with Friends’.

Connie Hilton is a Boom Operator and she joins Georgie on the podcast this week. Connie has worked on productions including 'Schitt's Creek' and so, of course, Georgie couldn't wait to ask her about her time on the show. Connie tells Georgie what it was like to film scenes like that legendary 'A Little Bit Alexis' dance and Georgie asks Connie more about what her job involves. They also discuss those TV shows that love to point out the 'booms in shot' and the short film that Connie directed. 

Georgie’s guest on the podcast this week is Actor, Lisa Durupt. Lisa talks about her work on productions like ‘Love, Guaranteed’ on Netflix and movies for the Hallmark Channel. Georgie tells Lisa that she thought her life would be like a romantic comedy by now and Lisa introduces Georgie to the concept of the Hallmark Christmas Drinking Game. They also chat about Lisa's work in stunts, the film scene in Canada and why the TV show ‘Workin’ Moms’ is so great.

Actor Jacob Hopkins (’True Blood’, ‘The Goldbergs’) joins Georgie on the podcast this week. Georgie tells Jacob she’s fascinated that he’s been part of a sitcom and asks him about working on sets from an early age. Jacob talks about his experience of voicing characters on animations and Georgie finds out whether his voice changed as he got older and how this affected his roles. They also chat about balancing long days of filming with the classroom, the highs and lows of social media and what they're watching on television.

Chris Milone is a Makeup Artist and he joins Georgie on the podcast this week, to talk about his wonderful work in the film and television world! Georgie asks Chris about the shows he has been part of, including ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’, ‘Pose’ and ‘Fosse/Verdon’. Georgie also finds out about Chris’s time touring with Madonna, how he covers tattoos and what he's been watching recently.

Isis Davis is an Actor and Writer and she joins Georgie on the podcast this week. Isis’s recent credits include the film ‘The Secret Garden’, where she plays the character Martha. Isis also joined the writing team on the popular TV series, ‘Killing Eve’. Georgie asks Isis more about working on these brilliant productions and they discuss diversity in the industry. Georgie finds out what Isis is watching at the moment and they chat about why the show 'Succession' is so great.

For the first episode of this new season, Georgie is joined by Actor and Producer, Jimmy Akingbola. Jimmy is currently hosting 'Sorry, I Didn't Know' a panel show on ITV. Jimmy chats to Georgie about his work on the show and getting it commissioned, diversity and inclusion in the industry and why he wanted to become an actor. Georgie tells Jimmy that she really didn't like drama school, they discuss writing a million letters and Jimmy reveals what he gets up to when he's not working.

The Screenster Podcast is back! Georgie will be chatting to more people in the film and television world about working on some of your favourite shows, their careers in general (the highs and the lows!) and what they are watching. Subscribe to get new episodes each week, starting this Thursday!