We Have Notes with Liv Little and Miranda Sawyer

A British version of the hit sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live debuted last weekend, but how did this historic moment come about? Miranda speaks to SNL writer, Gráinne Maguire, to get all the behind the scenes details.

And BTS, the biggest boy band in the world, are back with a new album 82-date tour. The 4-year hiatus is over and the group is returning to the music scene after serving in the South Korean military. But how did seven young Korean men become an international sensation? Former Glamour editor and super fan Jo Elvin joins Miranda to explain.

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Legendary documentarian Louis Theroux is back with a new Netflix show - and of course we all watched it. But how did Louis become such a beloved cultural figure, especially with young people?

And Liv and Miranda ask - how can a relationship benefit or hurt a celebrity's brand in 2026.

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Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week:

Liv:
Dynasty: The Murdochs (TV) available on Netflix
Miranda:
Groovy, Laidback and Nasty: A History of Independent Music in Sheffield (Book) by Daniel Dylan Wray

Read more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE

Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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The finale of this year’s awards season takes place this Sunday, with Hollywood’s biggest stars gathering in LA for the 98th Academy Awards - also known as the Oscars.

While Oscars can be won on merit alone, many are the result of strategic campaigns akin to an election.

So, how do you win an Oscar? Liv and Miranda get all the details from journalist and award campaign strategist, Leila Latif.

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Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week:

Liv: Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2026

Read more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE

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Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little
Guest: Leila Latif
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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This weekend was all about the BRIT awards But what do the top winners of the night have in common? They all went to the prestigious BRIT school in south London. So how did this performing arts state school end up shaping and creating the biggest UK talent of the last 20 years.

Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria actor Eric Dane died on 19th February, after battling ALS. The following day, Netflix dropped a new episode of their show Famous Last Words featuring Dane. The secret interview was intended to be his final goodbye to the world and his daughters. Can artists ever shape their legacy after their death?

Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week:

Liv:
Water Bearers (book) by Sasha Bonét
Miranda:
Fenian (album) by Kneecap out on 24th April

Read more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE

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Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little
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Capitalising on a massive cultural moment, like Brat, is easier said than done. But has Charli xcx successfully brought Brat summer to an end with her new mockumentary film - The Moment?

BFI Flare, the largest LGBTQIA+ film festival in Europe, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. How has queer cinema evolved over that time?

Plus, we discuss the fallout of the Bafta awards. Headlines that follow award shows typically highlight the night’s winners and losers. But this week is very different. Liv and Miranda discuss the incident that saw the N-word broadcasted on the BBC.

More about the BAFTAs:
The Observer: The BBC wins no marks for its production at the Baftas
The Guardian: Sinners studio say they raised N-word use with Bafta immediately as Google ‘deeply sorry’ for offensive notification
The BBC: BBC edited a second racial slur out of Bafta ceremony
Deadline: BAFTA Says It Has Begun “Comprehensive Review” After Slur Incident At Film Awards

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Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week:

Liv:
If I Had Legs I Would Kick You (film)
Spirit by Bafta award winner Akinola Davies Jr. (film)
Miranda:
National portrait gallery exhibition - Lucian Freud: Drawing into Painting

Read more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE

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Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little
Guest: Grace Barber-Plentie, BFI Flare programmer
Producer: Casey Magloire
Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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