We Have Notes with Liv Little and Miranda Sawyer

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. Watch more on YouTube - HERE Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week: Liv: Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2026Read more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes! @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram@WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTokwehavenotes@observer.co.uk via email Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little Guest: Leila Latif Producer: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Jasper CorbettSubscribe to The Observer today and get access to:Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online

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 Watch more on YouTube - HERELet’s chat! Send us your voice notes! @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram@WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTokwehavenotes@observer.co.uk via email Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little Producer: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Jasper CorbettSubscribe to The Observer today and get access to:Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online

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 BaftasThe Guardian: Sinners studio say they raised N-word use with Bafta immediately as Google ‘deeply sorry’ for offensive notificationThe BBC: BBC edited a second racial slur out of Bafta ceremonyDeadline: BAFTA Says It Has Begun “Comprehensive Review” After Slur Incident At Film AwardsFollow us on YouTube - HERE 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 PaintingRead more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes! @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram@WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTokwehavenotes@observer.co.uk via email Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little Guest: Grace Barber-Plentie, BFI Flare programmer Producer: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Matt Russell Subscribe to The Observer today and get access to:Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online

This week, we are tackling two types of drama: reality TV and gothic literature. First up: a new Netflix doc lifts the lid on the hit TV show, America's Next Top Model. Was host and former supermodel Tyra Banks the ultimate TV villain or a victim of toxic 00s culture? And then, we’re switching gears to the big screen and talking about the new Wuthering Heights film. Does a film have to be "faithful" to the book to be good, or are we okay with a total vibe-shift? Director Emerald Fennell made some bold choices with the latest version of the Brontë classic, does it work?Watch more on YouTube - HERE Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week: Liv:Pillow Talk - Nicolas Deshayes & Paloma ProudfootMiranda: Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea WitchRead more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes! @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram@WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTokwehavenotes@observer.co.uk via email Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little Producer: Casey Magloire Assistant Producer: Amalie Sortland Executive Producer: Jasper CorbettSubscribe to The Observer today and get access to:Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online

Michelle de Swarte joins Liv and Miranda to speak about her career and the changing UK comedy scene. Will SNL UK be the new vehicle for introducing up-and-coming talent to the mainstream? Bad Bunny made history at the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday and new super fans out of Miranda and Liv. For many, this was their introduction to the Puerto Rican star - but how did he get so big? Get tickets to Michelle de Swarte’s comedy tour - The Afters → HERE Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week: Liv:How to Mend: Motherhood and Its Ghosts by Iman MersalBetween the Covers liveMiranda: The Muppet Show! Read more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes! @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram@WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTokwehavenotes@observer.co.uk via email Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little Producer: Casey Magloire Assistant producer: Amalie Sortland Executive Producer: Matt RussellSubscribe to The Observer today and get access to:Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online

On Monday, Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) published a full page ad in the Wall Street Journal, apologising for his antisemitic behaviour and hate speech. He said that a late diagnosis of frontal lobe damage following a car crash and bipolar disorder was to blame. But can Kanye uncancel himself? And, hit show Bridgerton is back! What will the ton be wearing this season? We get all the details from the show’s costume designers John Glasser and Dougie Hawke.Watch full episodes on YouTube - HERE Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week: Liv:Brogan Bertie (artist) Tickets to The Observer Book Club HERERead more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERELet’s chat! Send us your voice notes! @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram@WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTokwehavenotes@observer.co.uk via email Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little Producer: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Subscribe to The Observer today and get access to:Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online

The internet and group chats across the country were on fire on Monday night with the news that Brooklyn Beckham had finally addressed rumours of a rift with his famous parents. We give you TLDR on everything that happened, Brooklyn’s claims and discuss the PR approach the Beckhams may be using. Before Brooklyn’s Instagram story, the only thing the internet was talking about was the viral hit TV show Heated Rivalry. How did a small, indy show become the most talked about series of the year?And we hear from artist Lindsey Mendick, who is a part of the team behind Off Season, a pop-up art festival in Margate. More details on Off Season HEREWatch full episodes on YouTube - HERE Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week: Liv:No Other Choice (film) To Whom This May Concern - Jill Scott  Miranda: Hamilton The Self Help Podcast Read more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERELet’s chat! Send us your voice notes! @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram@WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTokwehavenotes@observer.co.uk via email Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little Producer: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Subscribe to The Observer today and get access to:Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online

We are baaaccck! This week we talk to Chloe Hadjimatheou, the Observer journalist behind the viral investigation into the Salt Path. She dishes on all the behind the scenes details of her new podcast series - The Walkers: The Real Salt Path. Observer subscribers can listen to all episodes HERE. Award season is in full swing and we have noticed a trend … a lot of the top film nominees are about dads. One Battle After Another, Hamnet, Sentimental Value, even Marty Supreme! We speak to the Observer’s Olivia Ovenden and ask why is Hollywood so obsessed with putting fathers on film? Watch full episodes on YouTube - HERE Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week: Liv:Deborah Levy - Cost of Living, Hot Milk and ‘Reality was so dull. Bowie gave us glitter’ (for The Observer)Joy Gregory’s Catching Flies with Honey exhibitionKerry James Marshall’s The Histories exhibition Miranda: Peaches' new album - No Lube So Rude (coming soon) More details on everything we chatted about in this episode! Read Chloe Hadjimatheou’s Salt Path Investigation HERE Raynor Winn’s response to the Observer’s investigation HERERead Olivia's article: How daddy issues took over this year’s Oscars race HERERead more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes! @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram@WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTokwehavenotes@observer.co.uk via email Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little Producer: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Subscribe to The Observer today and get access to:Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online