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Julia Hartley-Brewer slams Scoop as ‘snoozefest’ – ‘Watching paint dry better’ | Films | Entertainment

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Julia Hartley-Brewer slams Scoop as ‘snoozefest’ – ‘Watching paint dry better’ | Films | Entertainment

This weekend, Scoop has landed on Netflix, recreating the infamous interview Prince Andrew had with Emily Maitlis about his friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Rufus Sewell stars as the King’s brother opposite Gillian Anderson as the former BBC Newsnight presenter and Billie Piper as the producer who secured the exclusive. The new movie has … Read more

Scoop review – Netflix’s drama about Prince Andrew is an embarrassment of riches | Films | Entertainment

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Scoop review – Netflix’s drama about Prince Andrew is an embarrassment of riches | Films | Entertainment

Wishful thinking is an unforgiving mistress. The Duke of York learnt that in late 2019 after he agreed to an exclusive one-on-one interview with BBC Newsnight journalist Emily Maitlis to answer uncomfortable questions about his personal ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The meme-worthy hour of television was intended to end the social-media hubbub. … Read more