The explosive film “Scoop” has brought to light the bombshell Newsnight interview with the Duke of York, sparking further questions about the royal’s connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Inspired by BBC Newsnight producer Sam McAlister’s memoir of the same name, the film delves into the behind-the-scenes drama of securing the infamous interview.
Sam McAlister, a former BBC Newsnight producer, studied at the University of Edinburgh before transitioning into a career as a criminal defense barrister.
She spent a decade working as a producer for the BBC Newsnight program before choosing voluntary redundancy in 2021. Throughout her career, McAlister secured exclusive interviews with prominent figures such as Bill Clinton and Elon Musk.
One of her most significant achievements was securing Prince Andrew’s Newsnight appearance, where he discussed his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The interview, conducted by journalist Emily Maitlis, took a year to organize and led McAlister to write the book “Scoop.”
McAlister is now an executive producer of the Netflix movie “Scoop” and has become a professional speaker and Visiting Senior Fellow at the London School of Economics. She combines her background in negotiation and media to teach others, leveraging her experiences from both Newsnight and her legal career.
In the film “Scoop,” McAlister is portrayed by actress Billie Piper, while Gillian Anderson plays Emily Maitlis. Piper, a single mother like McAlister, was intrigued by the opportunity to portray the unsung hero behind the scenes of the Newsnight interview.
As McAlister eagerly anticipates Maitlis’s upcoming project, “A Very Royal Scandal,” she dismisses rumors of a feud and expresses genuine excitement for her colleague. The series will focus on the same interview and promises to shed more light on the royal scandal.
“Scoop” is a must-watch film that provides viewers with a glimpse into the world of high-profile interviews and the challenges of investigative journalism.
Now available to stream on Netflix, the film offers a captivating look at the events surrounding the Duke of York’s Newsnight interview with Jeffrey Epstein.
