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EPISODE · Dec 4, 2025 · 44 MIN

The Best TV Animal EVER

from The Rest Is Entertainment · host Goalhanger

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. Whether you’re hosting or guesting this Christmas, you need the UK’s best mobile network and broadband technology, only from EE. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Max Archer Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Social Producer: Bex Tyrell Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Whether you’re hosting or guesting this Christmas, you need the UK’s best mobile network and broadband technology, only from EE. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Max Archer Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Social Producer: Bex Tyrell Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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