The Rest Is Entertainment
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde share insider knowledge on TV, movies, and pop culture. They provide a unique perspective on the latest television series, film releases, and cultural trends, exploring everything from media gossip to industry secrets. The podcast offers fresh, expert analysis on the latest hits, star power, and cultural moments shaping the media landscape.
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Why Are Brits So Good At Acting?
Why are British actors overrepresented in Hollywood? Will we ever be able to ‘smell’ films at the cinema again? Is Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey too long for a summer release?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer questions on horror film release schedules, book rights and past entertainment stories they wish they could have covered on the podcast.
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Prince Harry's 'Idiotic' Legal Battle
Was Prince Harry wrong to sue the Daily Mail? How did Olivia Dean and Sam Fender make chart history this week? Which pop stars should we thank for the resurgence of the vodka cranberry?
Prince Harry and other high-profile claimants have lost their High Court case against the publisher of the Daily Mail. Should stars let sleeping dogs lie over historical allegations of journalistic malpractice?
Bad Band Names, Set List Dramas and Failed Comebacks
What's the worst band name of all time? Is there a golden month for Netflix releases? Why can't East 17 get back together?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer questions on set list faux pas, underwhelming comebacks, and whether The Beatles is a good band name...or not.
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Was Taylor Swift's Wedding Cringe?
Is Taylor Swift the ultimate 'star-fucker'? Why is Katie Price an unstoppable force? Will Sky's purchase of ITV be a success?
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce finally tied the knot this weekend in Madison Square Gardens, with a select guest list of... 1,000 celebs. Richard Osman and Marina Hyde ask why someone would choose such an insane location, and if they'd have liked an invite to the epic nup
Could Kathy Burke Be Bond?
What is Madonna-bootcamp? Why is Tom and Jerry so popular in China? Could one person fill the vacancies of Prime Minister, James Bond AND Doctor Who?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of film, TV and bad book sequels.
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World Cup Of... US Sitcoms
Enjoy this teaser of Richard Osman's new bonus series 'World Cup of Everything' - the all-out, head-to-head battle to discover the Great British public's favourite of ANY category.
This week, Richard is joined by Maisie Adam and John Robins to discuss... US Sitcoms.
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Kylie Jenner's 'Pervert Glasses'
Why has Kylie Jenner made a pair of glasses with 'Earth's Most Malevolant Dweeb' Mark Zuckerberg? How has Love Island become America's favourite show? And has Michael Barrymore made a comeback via TikTok?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss the enormous success of dating reality show Love Island, and why audiences are preferring TV lotharios over Hollywood stars.
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What's In A Name? The Worst Movie Titles Ever
Can a bad title kill a movie's chances at the box office? Why was the Game of Thrones table read so awkward? How do actors interact with enormous animated monsters?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of theatre, television and awful film names.
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Andy Burnham - Our First Indie-Kid PM?
Does Hollywood have a problem with censorship? What's the best post-pandemic movie? Is Andy Burnham, Britain's next potential Prime Minister, actually cool?
Amazon MGM Studios has dropped their upcoming Luca Guadagnino film 'Artificial', with some speculating it's because the movie features an unflattering portrayal of OpenAI founder Sam Altman. Is this yet another example of tech billionaires
Tom Hanks on Toy Story, Sequels and The Scene He Regrets
Was the 90s the last great decade of movies? Who will Tom Hanks be supporting at the World Cup? And which film does he think features his worst performance?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde speak to Tom Hanks about his acting career, opinions on sequels and his favourite tank from WW2.
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Has The BBC Really Cancelled Doctor Who?
Should the BBC have travelled stateside for the FIFA World Cup or stayed in Salford? And have bosses really cancelled the long-Running sci-fi stalwart Doctor Who?
The World Cup has finally landed in the Americas, but time zones are preventing fans from watching the games. Richard Osman and Marina Hyde review the best and worst 'content' from the tournament, from Piers Morgan's podcasting attemp
Steven Spielberg: I Was Turned Down for Bond
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde are joined by the master filmmaker himself - Steven Spielberg.
The Hollywood icon answers your questions on the existence of aliens, being rejected for Bond and his advice to up and coming directors like Backrooms' Kane Parsons.
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The Steven Bartlett Podcast Pile-On
Has Steven Bartlett inadvertently started the World War One of podcasting? Will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get married in Madison Square Garden? And why is America’s biggest news show having a very public meltdown?
Diary of a CEO host Steven Bartlett sent the podcasting world into a tailspin after complaining that three glasses of wine ruined his health scores. But why is Bartlett so polaris
Kylie Minogue, Sherlock Holmes & Venezuela Fury
Is Sherlock Holmes the most-played literary character of all time? Why do tabloids latch onto certain C-list celebs? And who would Marina like to see get a spin-off crime show?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions about TV, film, and the world of entertainment.
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Backrooms: Has YouTube Just Saved Hollywood?
Are Gen-Z filmmakers like Kane Parsons the new kings of Hollywood? Has Tom Hardy really been fired from the set of Mobland for upsetting Helen Mirren? And why is the author of the year’s biggest memoir facing a backlash from readers?
YouTube native Kane Parsons has smashed box office expectations with his A24 horror film, Backrooms - becoming the youngest filmmaker to open at No 1 in the US. R
Would Coldplay Win Eurovision?
Was Marina wrong about the best James Bond theme tune? Is Strictly Come Dancing about to radically change its format? Are films the reason you’re scared of quicksand?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions about TV, film and the world of entertainment.
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Married At First Sight: Tip Of The Iceberg?
Is this the end for the hit reality dating show, Married At First Sight? Were the inaugural ‘Enhanced Games’ a hit or flop? And what does the end of Stephen Colbert’s Late Show tell us about where late-night TV is going?
Channel 4 has pulled Married at First Sight UK from streaming in the wake of sexual abuse allegations by former participants. Richard Osman and Marina Hyde unpick what this mea
Marina Is Wrong About The Best Bond Theme
Why should Bond themes always be performed by women? What are the new rules on celebrities going #InstaOfficial? And which 80s indie icon was caught speeding after a few too many puddings at Great British Menu?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of celebrity, television and Bond in this week's episode.
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Have Tradwives Killed Feminism?
Marina Hyde and her guest James Kanagasooriam dive into the world of influencer Tradwives, the trend of women that have rejected modernity and instead are embracing a bygone age of homemaking and misogyny.
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Elon Musk vs Christopher Nolan
Why has Elon Musk thrown a tantrum over the casting in The Odyssey? Is the Cannes Film Festival a thing of the past? What do Paddy McGuinness, Bullseye and a London cabbie have to do with Donald Trump's first foray into reality TV?
Elon Musk is predictably outraged by Christopher Nolan casting Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy in this summer's blockbuster 'The Odyssey'. Richard Osman and Marina H
Paul McCartney Answers YOUR Questions
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde are joined by the most influential pop writer of all time - Sir Paul McCartney.
The Beatles legend answers your questions on the changing nature of fame, his relationship with ambition and why you must always play the hits at live shows.
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Beckham's Nepo Baby Nightmare
Is Harper Beckham being forced to become a tween CEO? Who will survive the Lively vs Baldoni legal drama? Why has Graham Norton's new show completely failed?
Victoria and David Beckham have recently trademarked a skincare line in their 14-year-old daughter's name. Why are stars so hellbent on forcing their kids into the entertainment business? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde chat about the state
How Not To Become A Meme
Which celebrities have the most meme-able faces? Where does breaking the fourth wall come from, and who did it best? Who are the best famous quizzers?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions about TV, film and the world of entertainment.
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Introducing: The Book Club
Is The Hound of the Baskervilles the Greatest Mystery Ever Written?
What is the true story that inspired Arthur Conan Doyle's best-seller? Why have there been so many portrayals of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson in media beyond the novels? Is this the greatest Sherlock story ever told?Find 'The Book Club' wherever you get your podcasts
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Will Ross Kemp Win Celebrity Traitors?
Have producers made a massive casting error in the next season of Celebrity Traitors? Why is Linger by the Cranberries seeing a massive resurgence? Is Jacob Elordi a dead cert for 007?
Michael Sheen, Bella Ramsey and Richard E. Grant are among the 21 stars heading to the Highlands for a new series of Celebrity Traitors. Who do Richard and Marina think will make the best Traitors and Faithfuls?
Our Most WTF Celebrity Couples
Will Millie Bobby Brown’s ghostwriter get paid for the film adaptation of her book? What’s the real reason the footage from Parliament is such bad quality? And what acting tips can Meryl Streep give our audience?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions about TV, film and the world of entertainment.
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Bible Study With Russell Brand
Who’s funding Russel Brand’s cringe-inducing Christian reinvention? How has Channel 5 become a powerhouse of small-screen drama? And has fashion's biggest night been turned into an Amazon advert?
Disgraced comedian Russel Brand is now a Christian influencer. But which MAGA talking head is behind his new book? How did he embarrass himself on Piers Morgan’s chat show?
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Hitler vs Hitchcock
Do celebrity petitions ever make a difference? How did Jess Glynne become a meme millionaire? And why is it so tricky to film things in LA?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions about TV, film and celebrity doppelgangers.
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Rupert Murdoch Is A Messy Bitch
Internet personalities Alex Cooper and Alix Earle are feuding - but why might this be a good thing for both of them? Will the new Michael Jackson film be a hit, and should you go and see it? And is nonagenarian Rupert Murdoch a messy bitch?
The drama between podcast mogul Alex Cooper and influencer Alix Earle has set social media alight - but is it all a PR stunt? And what are the economics beh
The Pop Culture Moment That Broke Our Hearts
Which celebrity death still brings Marina to tears? Is Martin Lewis irreplaceable? What is a redshirt?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde tackle your questions on TV, film and the world of entertainment.
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Euphoria: Exploitation or Empowerment?
Does Euphoria have the most star-studded cast in TV history? Why is Sam Altman buying a tiny podcast for almost $200m? Are film sets safe from drone attacks by YouTubers?
HBO's racy cult teen drama Euphoria returned to our screens this week. Why did the A-List cast of Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi and Colman Domingo return to the super-controversial show?
Warner Bros are taking legal
The Toughest Job In Entertainment
How do the BBC find hosts last minute when hosts are off ill (or sacked?). Is musical translation the hardest job in entertainment? What is the most mentioned brand in chart history?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of entertainment.
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The Wild West of Noughties Reality TV
Why are our TVs being flooded with documentaries about the problematic reality shows of the 2000s? Do Ai companies really care about killing Hollywood? How did niche French Existentialist theatre from the 90s inspire the biggest reality hit in history?
The biggest (and most shocking) reality TV shows of the 90s and 00s are getting the 'tell-all' documentary treatment. Why did our culture create s
The Chappell Roan Bodyguard Drama
Who is the bodyguard at the centre of the Chappell Roan hotel incident, and what previous celebrity scandal was he involved in? Where does ‘Chekov’s Gun’ come from, and which 80s film used it best? And what classic film has Richard never seen?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of TV, movies and celebrity bodyguards.
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Disney's $100m Mistake
What happens when readers suspect a published book is AI slop? What’s the latest in the fallout from the cancellation of the US reality TV show, The Bachelorette? And what has Peter Mandelson got in common with Taylor Frankie Paul, the celebrity at the centre of the scandal?
Publishing is finally fighting back as Hachette has pulped thousands of copies of a new book that readers are claiming i
Buffy, Michael Sheen & MacGuffins
Why was the Buffy reboot cancelled, and who’s to blame? What does the media storm around Zendaya and Tom Holland’s secret nuptials tell us about fame in 2026? What is a 'MacGuffin', and why do legendary filmmakers love them?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions about TV remakes, celebrity weddings, screenwriting techniques and more.
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Did SNL UK Defy The Critics?
Did Saturday Night Live UK flop or not? Are we in a golden age of British comedy? And why has Netflix parted ways with Harry and Meghan?
SNL made its UK debut on Saturday night after weeks of scepticism from critics - but was it any good? And who was responsible for a freakishly good Princess Di impression?
Netflix has announced it’s divesting from the lifestyle brand it helped Meghan Markl
Are Celebrities Being Cloned?
Is there more than one Jim Carrey? What length do the production team on Would I Like To You go to track down a panelists mystery guest? Just how do you keep cameras out of shots that feature mirrors?
Richard and Marina tackle some of your questions from The Rest Is Entertainment inbox.
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The Oscars: Drama, Fallout and Chalamet’s Shocker
Will the Oscars shift to YouTube save the ageing ceremony? Why are the awards over three and a half hours long? Why does The Academy hate Timothée Chalamet?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde review last night’s Oscars ceremony, asking if there is any way you can ‘fix’ the interminably long television broadcast.
Plus, they look at the looming legal case that Daryl Hannah could bring against Ryan
Tim Davie on BAFTA, Mistakes and the BBC’s Future
Is the BBC facing an exisential crisis? Can it compete against the American streamers? Will it survive threats from Farage?
Outgoing Director General Tim Davie speaks to Richard Osman and Marina Hyde for his first full length interview ahead of his departure in April.
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The Harry Styles Conspiracy
Can Claudia Winkleman's new TV gig break the chat show curse? Why are Harry Styles' tickets so expensive? And are the #Larry rumours true?
Claudia Winkleman is taking over the chat show mantle from Graham Norton on Friday this week, has her 34 year telly career led up to this moment - and will it be any good?
Harry Styles' new album is getting great reviews, but why are his tickets so pricey
The First Rule of Taskmaster
What is the unwritten rule of Taskmaster that every comedian has to follow? How are bubble baths made realistic for movies? And what is Richard's favourite ever quiz?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of TV, movies and much more.
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Dubai Influencers vs Iran
Are expat social media stars in the UAE the real victims of the Iranian war? Has Netflix dodged a bullet by losing the Warner Bros. bid? Were The BRITs actually good?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss how the Iranian drone strikes have impacted the influencer economy in Dubai. Is it really 'the safest place in the world'?
David Ellison (and his dad's billions) have won the bidding war for Wa
The Prince Andrew Newsmageddon
How much will the photographer that captured Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor slumped in the car have made off that single picture? How are figure skating fees worked out? Is Breaking Bad's crystal meth accurate?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde chat about the former Prince Andrew, book recommendations and ice skating in another excellent QA episode.
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WTF is Clavicular - And Should You Care?
Clavicular got brutally frame-mogged by an ASU frat leader - what the hell does that mean and why does it matter for modern celebrity? How does Logan Paul successfully selling a Pokemon card for $16m impact the world of collectibles?
In a 'sub-lebrity' special, Richard Osman and Marina Hyde explore the dark world of Looksmaxxing, and how 19-year-old influencer Clavicular (real name Braden) has
Did Robin Williams Save Disney?
How do the BRITs deal with sweary artists? What happens when an awards show goes off script? Who are the greatest voice actors of all time?
In this Awards Show Special, Richard Osman and Marina Hyde delve into the world of seating plans and citation readers.
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The Gen-Z Trend Killing Pop Music
How has Britney made $200m from her back catalog? Can gambling sites save live TV? Is pop music finally dead?
Betting sites Kalshi and Polymarkets offer odds on every possible outcome in media and politics - can their enormous pockets reinvigorate live television? Richard Osman reveals conversations with big industry players that think just that.
Britney Spears has netted a reported $200 mi
Who Is The Most Powerful Person In Hollywood?
How does the world of red carpet jewellery work, and why has Margot Robbie been sporting bracelets made of human hair? Who won the Disney succession battle? And do stand-ups actually enjoy crowd work?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions about celebrity jewels, Hollywood hierarchies and Richard's favourite font.
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Bad Bunny, Bondage & Dragon Sex
Why did Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance rile MAGA up? Who’s to blame for the bloodbath at the Washington Post? And why do all the spiciest TV shows feature a cottage?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss female desire on screen, why film studios have been slow to capitalise on it, and what they’d title a gay hockey romance.
Bad Bunny’s halftime Super Bowl show angered Trump, but what d
The Worst Celebrity Ads Of All Time
Why is Jude Law's Uber Eats advert leaving a bad taste in everyone's mouths? How much do contestants get paid to go on The Traitors? And what are the production secrets behind creating luxury sets?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions about production design, brand deals, soap operas and more.
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The Ryan Reynolds You Don't See
What do Ryan Reynold's unsealed texts tell us about his power in Hollywood? Why has the world’s biggest TikToker sold his entire identity for a billion dollars? What did Marina think of the Melania documentary?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss explain how Ryan Reynolds texts fit into the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni drama, and what they tell us about how power and fame in Tinseltown.
Did Star Trek Invent The Mobile Phone?
What is the greatest invention from film and TV? Could Marina replace Oprah in the future? Why was Batman almost Canadian?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions from the world of TV, celebrity and stand up.
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The Beckhams vs The Peltz: Class War
Do regular people care about The Beckham Family Feud? Is Robbie William better than The Beatles? Is Alan Carr the hardest working man in showbiz?
A week on from Brooklyn Beckham's bombshell Instagram story, Richard Osman and Marina Hyde assess the damage and ask the important question: why was Becks at Davos?
Robbie Williams' newest album 'Britpop' has topped The Beatles UK no1 record, but w
The Secret PR War Over Graham Norton's Sofa
Is there a secret formula to who sits where on the Graham Norton sofa? Has the Salt Path scandal actually changed publishing? And is the Marty Supreme marketing campaign the greatest of all time?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on chat show hierarchies, mockumentaries and more.
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Brooklyn Beckham’s Explosive Statement
After Brooklyn Beckham’s Instagram story bombshell last night, join Marina Hyde for her take on the latest development in the Beckham’s family feud.
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Kevin Spacey’s “Sex Addiction”: A Real Disease?
Why are K-pop superstars BTS back and how is the group different from American bands? Why is Kevin Spacey at the centre of a huge insurance dispute? And do writers actually make good Traitors contestants?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde assess what the return of pop juggernaut BTS means for music industry - and discuss the controversial ‘Hitman Bang’ behind their rise.
Kevin Spacey says he h
The Heated Rivalry Hype Explained
What is Heated Rivalry, and why is everyone talking about it? How do screenwriters check they haven't penned a sci-fi faux pas? Who is the hardest working actor in Hollywood?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on TV, Film and much more.
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Box Office Battle: Spielberg vs Nolan
Which films will help rescue the box office in 2026? Why is former Disney star Ashley Tisdale crashing out over a Whatsapp group chat? Have The Traitors uncovered the most unhinged contestants yet?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde assess the upcoming TV and film releases for 2026 - what will hit and what will flop?
High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale is causing a stir over a drama-filled ce
The Secrets of Porn Pay
Are all pornstars making millions off OnlyFans? Did Kylie Minogue cheat her way to Christmas number one? Does Jim Carey deserve an Oscar?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions, ranging from creating motion capture masterpieces to the economics of adult entertainment.
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David Walliams, Podcasts on Netflix & National Treasures
Why have successful children's author David Walliams and HarperCollins parted ways? Who is the UK's no1 National Treasure? Why is Netflix buying podcasts?
Publisher HarperCollins has decided to stop publishing any new books written by David Walliams, who strongly denies any wrongdoing. Richard Osman and Marina Hyde examine the story.
Who did the UK vote as their all-time National Treasure and ho
How To Find The Secret Traitor: Episode One Reaction
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What is the 'secret traitor' and how will this affect the new season of The Traitors? Who is in danger of getting ditched at the first roundtable? Will this season live up to the hype?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde react to the opening episode of The Traitors.
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Gen Alpha Runs Culture Now
Who won 2025 in entertainment - and who were the losers? When did kids start running the box office? Will Riyadh really rival Hollywood and London as the world's cultural capital next year?
As we look back on 2025, Richard Osman and Marina Hyde debate who has had a good year and bad year in the entertainment business.
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Adolescence, Harry Potter & Doctor Who: 2025 BEST OF
What does Chris Columbus think of the new HBO Harry Potter series? How did the creators of Adolescence find 15-year-old superstar Owen Cooper? Why did the Disney-Doctor Who partnership fail? And will GTA VI really cost more than building Dubai's Burj Khalifa?
Take a break from bickering in-laws and overcooked turkey, and enjoy some of our favourite questions (and answers) from 2025.
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Noel Edmonds, Glen Powell & The Salt Path: 2025 BEST OF
Is Morrissey the new Noel Edmonds? Will Glenn Powell’s hot sauce line succeed? How did the Salt Path controversy shake the world of publishing? And how did a Fred Durst diss track majorly backfire?
Join Richard and Marina for a look back on some of their favourite stories from 2025 as featured on the show.
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Simon Cowell on Regrets, Fame and Fatherhood
One of the most influential figures in British television, Simon Cowell joins Richard and Marina to discuss his new Netflix talent competition - The Next Act.
In a tense exchange, they discuss X-Factor, duty of care, becoming a TV villain, and Bernard Cribbins telling him to piss off.
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The Bitchiest Celeb Interview Of All Time
What is the cattiest Hollywood interview of all time? Should we ignore 'notorious a-hole' Quentin Tarantino? Is Richard Osman a Marxist?
Disney has signed a highly controversial deal with Open AI, licensing over 200 of their most iconic characters to be remixed by the video creation software Sora2. Will this open the floodgates for all media companies to give-in to Sam Altman? Or is this naivet
Plagiarism, Puns and Lego
How do toy companies prepare sets before a film or TV show is even released? What was Tom Daly’s “Game of Wool” nearly called? Why has Apple TV's 'The Hunt' been pulled from the streaming giant?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions, covering bad puns, plagiarism, and Lego sets.
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Netflix & Warner Bros: The Biggest Deal In Hollywood History
Why has Netflix made the decision to buy Warner Bros. for an eye watering $72bn? Will Trump approve the deal? Is this the end of cinema for good?
Netflix are planning to pay over $70 billion to buy the film, TV and streaming business of Warner Bros. - One of Hollywood's oldest studios. What does this mean for the future of streaming, cinemas, and all of us watching at home?
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The Best TV Animal EVER
Why do politicians choose to humiliate themselves on Have I Got News for You? What made Boris Johnson so good at the show? Could Richard make more money by offering product placement in The Thursday Murder Club?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions, covering political panel shows, the best on-screen animals and branding in books.
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Trump Demands Rush Hour 4
Rush Hour 4 is set to finally go into production, is this thanks to Trump? With Stranger Things concluding, what's next for Netflix? And how did thre late Tom Stoppard conquer the playwriting world? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss why Donald Trump has put his weight behind Rush Hour 4, what it could mean for Hollywood’s political independence.A teen ensemble, retro science-fiction and a guar
The Biggest Ever Comebacks
What are the biggest ever comebacks in entertainment history? From the golden age of Hollywood to musical resurrections, Richard and Marina chart the best ever comeback stories.
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Introducing: The Rest Is Science
Forget what you think you know about reality.
The Rest Is Science is a mind-bending new show from Goalhanger that tears down familiar ideas… time, randomness, beauty, it will reveal just how bizarre the world truly is.
Join Professor Hannah Fry and science creator Michael Stevens (aka Vsauce) twice a week to explore big, small and surprising questions as they deep dive into theories, concep
Will Wicked 2 Help Hollywood Defy Gravity?
How has Wicked 2 performed box office magic in such a difficult year for Hollywood's blockbusters? Who won the war for the greatest Christmas ad on British telly? Has Rosalía just penned the best pop album of the decade?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde ask if Wicked: For Good has finally managed to release the curse placed on 2025 box office figures.
Drugs, data and dating Joe Wilkinson - wh
BBC Content Boss on Tim Davie, Traitors and Strictly's Future
Kate Phillips is one of the most important people in British entertainment. As Chief Content Officer at the BBC, she’s been at the heart of the institution’s creative output for over a decade and she’s responsible for many of the BBC’s most beloved shows, including Strictly Come Dancing, The Traitors and Gladiators. Richard Osman and Marina Hyde interview Kate about Tim Davie, the Celebrity Traito
I Want My MTV! - The Youthquake Begins (Part 1)
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The birth of MTV in 1981 heralded a new dawn for the music industry. But how did a ragtag team of VJs and television execs upend a billion dollar machine?
Across three episodes, Richard Osman and Marina Hyde chart the highs and lows of the MTV story.
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"I'm A Celebrity" Booking Secrets
Which leading Labour politician almost ended up in this Jungle this year? Will ITV sell its broadcasting arm to Sky for over £1 billion? And why has Sky Sport's TikTok channel Halo taken a ‘hot girl walk’ to infamy?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss the casting for I'm A Celebrity 2026, who are the booking wins and which major MP was almost secured?
ITV is in talks to sell their televisi
Could ITV Poach The Traitors?
Could a rival broadcast ever poach The Traitors from the BBC like Bake Off?How has the beloved bear from Peru, Paddington been brought to life on the London stage?
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