Prince Andrew 'Had a Fair Chance' Sam McAlister on the Netflix Drama 'Scoop'

The woman behind the iconic Prince Andrew interview, former Newsnight producer Sam McAlister landed the interview with the Duke of York, who hoped the it would save his image as questions were raised over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Netflix's new drama 'Scoop', starring Billie Piper as Sam takes us behind the scenes of the interview, deemed a car crash.
Broadcast on 08/04/24
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[@lpgilber]

Love that she said she's not buying into pitting two women against each other. They both had pivotal roles to play so they can both put out their own books on their own experiences.

[@funkhouse5936]

Well said, Ed comes across as a disappointment indeed

[@Victoria-ny3cc]

There’s something really wrong with a grown man who needs his 17 teddy bears on his bed.

[@user-hm6bn6kw6k]

A glitch in the audio: the number of bears on his bed was actually over 70!

[@Victoria-ny3cc]

😮

[@David-xp7sr]

I knew a few ex matelots, they all said Andy was so hated if there was a way to give the Argies the co ordinates to target the sweaty princes chopper they would have done.

[@user-tf8lj3ci3b]

I live in the US and I have watched multiple behavioral analyst analyze that interview that you did everyone of them swears you were amazing and I don’t think they realize you were a prosecutor which would explain for me anyway a lot but you did an amazing job. so congratulations and when I get done watching this, I’m gonna go start watching scoop cause I haven’t seen it. I just watched your interview a couple times.

[@abeal49]

she didn't do the interview, she booked the interview, Emily Maitlis did the interview

[@terryarrow702]

What a smart lady

[@user-xi6cl4lk9e]

There’s no sadness. He lied to them.

[@Tosca767]

“The real sadness” what ??‼️this man is a criminal and he needed outing…it’s only because of his status that he’s got away with so much‼️

[@lisejacquelinerigault2575]

Innocent until proven guilty. He has not been convicted, so NOT a criminal.

[@lisamorrison214]

@@lisejacquelinerigault2575yes, but because he is royal he will never be tried. Rank certainly has its privileges for Randy Andy. Hopefully after he gave her that huge settlement, he learned something.

[@amberspaulding]

We don't have to feel sad-- us over here.

[@libbyworkman3459]

@@lisamorrison214 Queen Elizabeth gave her the settlement. She bailed her favorite son out. I used to like Queen Elizabeth.

[@adeleadani7762]

These services where those who appear laugh and mock are nauseating.

[@AnotherSale]

Brilliant

[@maryfitzgerald62]

Brilliant job.but Andrew should be behind bars….Money talks 😮

[@TheKujonPT]

PA is innocent. Those who tarnished his reputation should be penalised. I estimated 100 million dollars in damages.

[@anitawallace265]

And BS Walks.

[@alm6356]

​@@TheKujonPTHow do you think he's innocent, your mind is just as sick as his if you think he's innocent

[@michaelpower4372]

​@@TheKujonPTwere is your evidence that Andrew is innocent?

[@karenmihranian9707]

He is not the only one who should be convicted just that those girls only named him to scared to name the others that would have come after them. Shame that only one takes the fall for all that is not justice

[@lisejacquelinerigault2575]

You are so right.

[@lisamorrison214]

That’s not true. Others most definitely have been named and sued. It’s just not as loud as the airing out of Randy Andy. I believe 550 million dollars have been paid to the victims so far.

[@lindasimpson6768]

Maybe the news stations should talk more about other friends of Epstein. Like Clinton Obama Tom hanks and many other interesting people not just a mamber of royal family?…..

[@AcidQueen08]

And trump

[@michaelpower4372]

They talk about Maxwell Epstein they don't just talk about Andrew.

[@williamwallace3257]

I wondered how long it was going to be before she had to tell us she was a criminal defence lawyer as everyime she opens her mouth she has to keep telling us!

[@hazelscott8885]

Well done Sam!

[@pooranrashidi9714]

Dear Kate love you so much you are such a wonderful lady I enjoy watching your good morning program love the way you speak such a pash oxen and very good English I learn a lot from you thanks for what you’re

[@marky555]

How about Billy the Batterer of Rosey

[@mrowr4097]

The misogyny and snobbery in these comments 🙄 props to sam for breaking the story, amazing journalism all around

[@user-qf6si9vz7p]

Очень приятно от этого кино до сих пор остался след в душе я пытался тогда то так пытался описать историю то так этого писать историю имеется в виду всех программ которые именно связаны с черпающей информацией ну вот и добралась до того что и на главное тут именно сам именно принцесса Эндрю то что этот главный человек был и драма произошла у него из-за этого драма скуп называется из-за этого из-за весь фильм об этом основан оказывается то о том с Маргарет Тэтчер какие-то дела он был главный для маргаретчера потому что именно его показывали именно там чаще всего я это тогда не усмотрела и для меня это было неважно про него там не очень-то много ничего не много сильно не сказано а вот здесь уже чётко я поняла что когда показали эпизод с Марга Тэтчер и он там главный был оказывается не сама она тут где-то главная а он важный был персоной для неё и он был как сказать правой рукой для неё в том и тело то мы делали весь фильм основан на том что драматические были дела принцпринца Эндрю

[@alexhaynes7220]

It does not look like it in the Netflix film at all and you lied to him

[@ednamitchell9821]

Oh give it a rest imsick of hearing old news haven't you heard of the wars and murders

[@sunnyatwal1116]

Monster 👹

[@WindowWasherCalgary]

❌❌❌😆 I love how Sam McAllister sits there gloating over the fact she roasted Prince Andrew for his bad behaviour when she herself was a criminal defence lawyer and probably got paid to put criminals back on the street. Too bad they didn’t ask her about her own slimy behavior. I wonder if she would have defended Prince Andrew in court. Criminal defence lawyers are disgusting. 🤮🤮🤮

[@blondie4]

There’s been the interview, then a book about the interview, a documentary about the interview and now a film about it. It’s too much. She got a great “scoop” but enough now.

[@ellie3690]

Never enough. We must expose and hold those in power to account

[@Madame702]

No but they are covering up the fact that Epstein was a Mossad asset and that used blackmail. That why you need to be careful they are tip toe around the real issue that Israel had a black mail operation and had gotten in on Royal family. That why Queen had no choice but to allow the interview.

[@michaelpower4372]

But they still bash Meghan & Harry but no one says enough is enough of the bashing they get.

[@JamesJohnAgar]

Just watched the 'Scoop' on Netflix and I have to say that it almost looks like certain government agencies are trying to turn this Sam woman into a celebrity. How often do producers get interviews on TV shows, made into documentaries/films, then release a book? I can't think of many to name!

[@Madame702]

Sam McAlister is self made women. She lawyer that was working part time for the BBC. She then wrote a book "Scoop" to promote her lecturing tour. So there is no government support. She one that promoted herself it call "Capitalism". Government what you some kind of "Communist".

[@JamesJohnAgar]

@@Madame702 no one even heard of her before this documentary came to light and the same with her book!

[@TallyRocky]

@@JamesJohnAgarSo what is your point? She did an extraordinary job and finally someone behind the scenes who rarely if ever gets public accolades is getting credit for her good work. For Pete’s sake, it’s rather silly to promote this as a conspiracy theory. If you want to promote conspiracy theory, delve into why Andy hasn’t seen a lick of justice from your judicial system.

[@abeal49]

If you write a book, the publisher launches the promotional campaign, gets you on TV to talk about it, and markets it to film studios to get a movie deal. The government doesn't have anything to do with it. If you don't write a book, but you might have a good story to tell, a publisher will connect you with a ghost writer to write it for you. This is the world of publishing

[@colleenwhalen6981]

It is standard practice when a brand new streaming series launches to interview the people behind the scenes who are portrayed in real life by the actors on the series. What is the problem? There is no "government agency tyring to turn her into a celebrity". She is not any sort of celebrity - she wrote a book and was portrayed by an actress in a streaming video series - big deal. Everything is based on documented FACTS so why do you think there are some sinister forces in play?

[@robertbest4398]

BBC yuppie shocking

[@michaeld.5699]

Old story move on

[@kittenshere]

The man was just named in recent court documents over 70 times for illegal activities with his buddy Epstein. Definitely still a relevant story.

[@captainkirk4519]

I am sure they were all very happy securing the biggest interview of all time. Prince Andrew is just the case of wrong guy at the wrong time mixing with the wrong people.

[@danjones3746]

Move on I like Prince Andrew , and she wrote a book 🙄 it’s all about money money 🖕

[@karenmihranian9707]

As journalists if u think u have done Yr job far from it. Hunted down one of the many the scape goats!!! 😂 Is that journalism picking on the weakest link named what about the others or are u also scared. He was not the only one.

[@lisamorrison214]

He was not scapegoated, he was just the most famous, with a picture for proof that he met her

[@David-xp7sr]

The whole point of a scape goat is the goat didn't do it.

[@michaelpower4372]

Andrew wasn't the only one to do what? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@ceased2care]

Sorry, but I've just realised who it is Sam keeps reminding me of..↓ Worzel Gummidge Sorry, but some seem to be way too gleefully vindictive, while embelishing their careers and courting honour and self glorification for their humiliating and furthering of someone else's downfall

[@colleenwhalen6981]

She is a smart, highly professional journalist BUT she needs to COMB HER HAIR - same messy hairstyle for the last 20 years! Find a comb and use it, please..........

[@YuriIgnisozf-jx6zs]

Free Prince Andrew

[@anitawallace265]

"(FREE)"? Is Andrew in prison/locked away? He should be.

[@TheKujonPT]

Despite many of unfriendly commentaries I permanently insist that PA is innocent. The notorious photo is a counterfeit. The honourable war hero has been unfairly hunted by media becoming a martyr. I render homage to my hero.

[@blaxtru]

U should have asked for 12 mill for that.

[@user-hx3qr4ls2q]

The Duke of York said he was more than willing to work with the authorities and then hid himself away. He could have cleared his name for once and for all, but he opted not to. Ever cross your mind why his government files have now been sealed until 2065? Since he received taxpayer funded security due to his taxpayer funded position as a "Trade Envoy", surely there are security detail records which could clear his name, no? No, otherwise they would have been tickled pink to produce them.

[@lisamorrison214]

Definitely not faked.

[@michaelpower4372]

Why isn't he suing if hes accused in the wrong. Why hasn't he giving a interview to FBI.?

[@YuriIgnisozf-jx6zs]

Prince Andrew we love u

[@anitawallace265]

"(LOVE)" Is Like JAZZ. A four (4) Letter Word.

[@melodymacken9788]

🤮🤮🤮

[@YuriIgnisozf-jx6zs]

What did prince Andrew and espstein do .. if u had the money Epstein had u would ave done the same .I certainly would

[@delwynjenkins3581]

Ghislaine Maxwell is now in prison for the rest of her life. Andrew was friends with her for over 20 years.

[@TheKujonPT]

PA has never benn a paedo. He visited Ghislaine Maxwell.

[@anitawallace265]

Would you zALSO be where Jeffery is ?

[@anitawallace265]

Money, the ROOT of ALL Evil. All money IS NOT good Money. Where did it get Epstein?

[@noeleenbyrne8967]

He was facing prison then he’s dead !