We Have Notes with Liv Little and Miranda Sawyer
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We Have Notes with Liv Little and Miranda Sawyer

The Observer

27 episodes

The week in culture, annotated. Writer and journalist Liv Little and Observer critic Miranda Sawyer get notes from editors all the time - now it’s their turn to hand them out. Every Wednesday morning, Liv and Miranda weigh in on the latest cultural happenings, from reality TV meltdowns and art house films, to gallery openings and TikTok trends. Smart, funny, and full of sharp observations. We Have Notes is culture with commentary. Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes! • @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram • @WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTok • wehavenotes@observer.co.uk (mailto:wehavenotes@observer.co.uk) via email Hosts: Liv Little and Miranda Sawyer Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Producer: Casey Magloire Artwork: Lola Williams and Blythe Walker Sibthorp Subscribe to The Observer (https://observer.co.uk/)today and get access to: • Our podcasts before anyone else • A daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a week • Puzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crossword • Recipes for every occasion • Free tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Click here (https://open.acast.com/networks/61ba16ddafe1fc001a418e0d/shows/61ba18761a8cbe923a3cf195/observer.co.uk/subscribe) to subscribe today for just £1 for your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

What this show covers

media analysiscelebrity cultureNetflixLouis Therouxpop culturepop musicSNL UKBTScomedy televisionentertainment newsEric Danecultural legacyUK musicBRIT AwardsBRIT School

What listeners will find here

Why Louis Theroux still fascinates audiences, and what celebrity relationships do to a brand
Louis Theroux’s new Netflix show sparks a conversation about why he remains such a beloved cultural figure, especially among younger audiences. Liv and Miranda also dig into how a relationship can help or damage a celebrity’s brand in 2026, with a couple of fresh recommendations to close things out.
Inside SNL UK’s debut and BTS’s long-awaited return
SNL UK’s launch and BTS’s comeback drive this episode, with Miranda Sawyer exploring how the British sketch show finally happened and why the global pop group still commands such huge attention. It pairs behind-the-scenes comedy insight with a big-picture look at BTS’s rise and return.
How the BRIT School shaped UK stars — and whether anyone can control a final legacy
The episode looks at why BRIT School alumni like Olivia Dean, Lola Young and RAYE loom so large in UK music right now. It also turns to Eric Dane’s posthumous Netflix appearance to ask whether artists can ever shape how they’re remembered after death.
Inside the Oscar race: how campaigns can matter as much as talent
The episode looks at how Oscar winners are made, from artistic merit to the strategic campaigning that can shape the final result. Liv Little and Miranda Sawyer talk with journalist and awards campaign strategist Leila Latif ahead of the 98th Academy Awards.
A fast-moving guide to the people, trends and culture stories set to define 2026
2026 culture is the focus as Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little map out the trends, industry shifts, rising names and major moments likely to dominate the year. With guest Stephen Armstrong, the episode aims to be a broad guide to what everyone will be talking about.

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