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The Interviews (ft. Steven Knight, Camille Cottin, Corin Hardy)

Sep 11, 2026 · 54m

Summary

Stephen Knight discusses his new Oasis documentary, *Do Not Look Back in Anger*, revealing how he shaped the narrative around reconciliation and the emotional impact of the band's reunion on fans. Camille Cotan talks about the *Call My Agent* film, exploring its emotional depth and her role in the upcoming *Les Misérables* adaptation. The episode concludes with a live interview with director Corin Hardy, who promotes his film *Whistle* and shares anecdotes from the London podcast festival.

Topics discussed

Introduction to Stephen Knight and Oasis documentary Premiere reactions and emotional impact of the reunion How the project started and Knight's connection to Liam Knight's role as writer and the brothers' mindset Rehearsal footage and the brothers' contrasting attitudes The band's current form and the film's direction Global fan connections and the theme of redemption Family dynamics and the fear of a 'car crash' Transition to Camille Lellouche and Lupin film Emotional impact and political context of the film Casting choices and the show's lockdown success Global reach and the decision to end the series Character evolution and personal stakes for the protagonist Acting in a show about the industry and House of Gucci Working with Ridley Scott and upcoming Les Misérables Role in Les Misérables and closing the interview Introduction of director Corin Hardy Banter about Air America jacket and Whistle The Chilling Life Festival and Shining Life event
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