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The Rest Is Entertainment
by Goalhanger
Richard Osman & Marina Hyde share insider knowledge on TV, movies, and pop culture. Stay up to date on what's hot and what's not in entertainment with behind-the-scenes insights from Richard and Marina. As two of the most connected voices in the business, they provide a unique perspective on the latest television series, film releases, and cultural trends. Their podcast explores everything from media gossip to industry secrets, giving listeners the inside track on the world of showbiz. Whether you're a fan of gritty dramas, blockbuster movies, or celebrity news, this podcast is your ultimate guide to entertainment. Richard and Marina offer fresh, expert analysis on the latest hits, star power, and cultural moments shaping the media landscape, making sure you’re always in the know about the entertainment world. The Rest Is Entertainment Plus
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Russell Brand: Trial By Podcast
Are Russell Brand podcasts a case for good? Why is an anonymous male celeb trying to censor the press? Will shock Elizabeth Holmes doc win big at the Oscars? Richard Osman and Marian Hyde discuss the growing trend of turning criminal trials into podcasts. Is this blatant sensationalism, or a good...
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Can You Out Think The Show? - Celeb Traitors Reaction (Episode 6)
WARNING: SPOILERS FOR EPISODE SIX OF CELEBRITY TRAITORS What obvious clues are the Faithful missing? Why is Michael Sheen about to fall apart? Who’s been the best booking so far? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde are back for another episode reviewing this week’s castle crises! The Rest is...
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“It’s Not Just A Game” - Celeb Traitors Reaction (Episode 5)
Are the tasks becoming a production problem? Is Joanne in trouble? Which star needs to lighten up? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss episode five of Celebrity Traitors, including headlines accusing Studio Lambert of ‘acting like human traffickers’. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you…
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Why Paramount Merger Spells Disaster For British Film
What does the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger mean for you? Why are teenagers being invited to writers' rooms? Is Netflix about to re-try a disastrous 1960s psychological experiment? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of TV, film and news and discuss what THE...
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Are Nonsense Memes The New Punk Rock?
Who ‘owns’ the rights to a new wave of anarchic AI-generated characters? Has a Hollywood super-agent bought his way onto the Bestseller list? What is Marina Hyde’s new project? A key character in the world of the ‘Italian brainrot’ meme universe has become the unlikely centre of a fierce legal...
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Secrets of the Breakfast Scene - Celeb Traitors Reaction (Episode 4)
WARNING: SPOILERS FOR EPISODE FOUR OF CELEBRITY TRAITORS Are The Faithful comedians a force to be reckoned with? Why are shields such a headache at the round table? What time is Castle breakfast exactly? Richard and Marina unpick the latest Celebrity Traitors episode as week two comes to a close....
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“Hannah’s Big Mistake” - Celeb Traitors Reaction (Episode 3)
WARNING: SPOILERS FOR EPISODE THREE OF CELEBRITY TRAITORS Can The Traitors get the game under control? Has Hannah Fry made the right decision? Will a herd mentality destroy The Faithfuls? Richard and Marina discuss all the castle’s shenanigans as week 2 of The Celebrity Traitors kicks off… The…
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Prince Andrew: The Disney+ Era
Can clever contestants bankrupt a show? Could Stacey Solomon be the next star of a Ryan Murphy epic? Why is Simon Calder always on BBC Breakfast? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of entertainment and offer a few pitches to the folks at Netflix. The Rest is...
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Is Tom Cruise In Hollywood’s Biggest Ever Flop?
Has Tom Cruise just starred in the biggest Hollywood bomb of all time? Can Taylor Swift continue making great pop music? Why did Richard once get offered a glass of milk by TV's king of trash? Tom Cruise & Alejandro Iñárritu's new movie Digger took a pitiful $8m domestically on its opening…
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"The Boldest Move Yet?!" - Celeb Traitors Reaction (Episode 1 & 2)
WARNING: SPOILERS FOR WEEK ONE OF CELEBRITY TRAITORS Marina Hyde is joined by Traitors legend Charlotte Berman to review the first week of Celebrity Traitors 2027. They discuss all the chaotic castle antics so far and answer the questions everyone is desperate to know... who goes next? The Rest…
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How John Grisham Sold 400 Million Books
With almost half a billion copies sold between them, Richard Osman is joined by fellow bestselling author - John Grisham. He answers your questions on his writing routine, favourite adaptations and the problem with Hollywood. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy…
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New Strictly Hosts & New Celebrity Traitors
Did Strictly make a mistake by casting three presenters? Who would Richard cast as the next Traitors? Is the BBC erasing comedy history? Strictly Come Dancing’s new presenting setup has seen headlines claiming the show is in ‘crisis’. Does the new hosting trio have a fundamental flaw, or is the...
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What A Time To Be Alive! - Marina Hyde [EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT]
The Rest Is Entertainment presents an exclusive chapter from Marina Hyde’s new book ‘What A Time To Be Alive!’ which is out now. Welcome to the dystopian soap opera of modern times. Travel to space with Lauren Sanchez and Katy Perry, let the waters close over you as Bear Grylls baptises Russell...
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Richard’s Top 3 Music Videos Of All Time
Was Sydney Sweeney wrong to bare it all in her latest ad for a sports betting company? How do you hire an undercover actor? What are the best music videos of all time? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of TV, music and entertainment. The Rest is Entertainment is...
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Inside Big Brother: Nasty Nick (Ep 1)
Marina Hyde is joined by TV exec Tim Hincks and reality TV legend Kate Lawler to explore the history of Big Brother. This is a free bonus episode - the rest of the series will be available ONLY to The Rest Is Entertainment members. Thank you to Endemol and The Big Brother team for allowing us to...
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Ed Sheeran: The Fallout
Was Ed Sheeran's team right to drop Macklemore for his political comments? Is Nigella the perfect new host for Bake Off? Why is Tom Cruise beginning to look like Tig Notaro? The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Sponsored by Lloyds....
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Is X Factor Back From The Dead?
Was the BBC right to cancel Ru Paul's Drag Race? Why do Brits still have to wait weeks to see Hollywood films? What was the only time Richard got into trouble with his publisher? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your behind-the-scenes questions of film, tv and flappy books. The Rest is...
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The Rise & Fall of Mr Beast
Is Mr Beast’s latest project a massive fail? How do you earn £100m from children's books? And can you buy prestigious awards? (hypothetically speaking… ) Mr Beast have teamed up with James Patterson to release a survival thriller, and one real-life reader could win $1m - but the charts have been...
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Strictly Hosts Exclusive: The Biggest Job In TV?
Richard Osman is joined by the new Strictly Come Dancing hosts - Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe. They answer your questions on the audition process, their presenting roles, and compete in a quickfire Strictly quiz. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy,...
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Have We Found The New Kardashians?
Who are the new Kardashians? Can internet stars save The Grand Tour? And is Anna Wintour’s reign over high fashion finally coming to an end? Netflix wanted TikTok sensation Alix Earle and her family to be the next Keeping Up With the Kardashians, but their new show falls flat. Why can't…
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Should Celebs Brave the Shave?
Which showbiz haircuts have caused the most drama? What are the dumbest character names? Who would Richard nominate as his favourite Toms and Olivias in entertainment? Marina Hyde and Richard Osman answer your questions on celebrity hairstyles, the VMAs and The Masked Singer. The Rest is...
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Goodbye Dolly: Musician, Megastar, Mogul
Is Dolly Parton’s greatest song actually a resignation letter? Is any internet hype real because of clipping culture? Who will take over the wheel for the Top Gear reboot? Tributes are rolling in for Queen of Country Dolly Parton, who sadly passed away last week. Marina and Richard discuss her...
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Kanye, Katseye & Jamiroquai's Hat
Which musician always books a plane seat for his hat? Does a horror final girl always have to be brunette? Could Kanye perform in North Korea? Marina Hyde and Richard Osman answer your questions on book releases, KATSEYE and horror heroines. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus...
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Richard Has The Perfect Show For Prince Harry
Will Meghan Markle REALLY be in a Guy Ritchie drama? Should Mr Brightside be the first item on the British Constitution? Why are the BBC beefing with YouTubers? The Sussexes are returning to the UK amidst rumours that Meghan has been cast in Guy Ritchie’s hit The Gentlemen. Are the rumours true?...
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Can Song Lyrics Get You Arrested?
Can a rap lyric lock you up? Why are there so many radio stations? What does Netflix’s deal with GTA 6 mean for the gaming industry? Marina Hyde and Richard Osman answer your questions on film villains, the use of lyrics as evidence and the Edinburgh Fringe. The Rest is Entertainment is brought…
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The Rock Enters His Country Music Era
Why are the big cheeses of the entertainment industry buying up sports teams? Is The Rock the next big country star? What does the micro-drama boom mean for actors? Ex-Disney boss Bob Iger is buying storied basketball team the LA Lakers for a billion-dollar deal. Are sports teams becoming the new...
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How To Win Lunch With a Celeb
Is Spiderman’s box office success a bad sign for cinema? Which podcasting celeb did Richard almost take to lunch? What stars have lost the most from ‘backend’ deals? Marina Hyde and Richard Osman answer your questions on movie star salaries, cinema screen formats and Postman Pat. The Rest is...
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James Bond: Sex, Spies and Soggy Towels (Ep1)
Ian Fleming was a former spy, proud philanderer and true upper-class bon vivant - who better to write the ultimate spy thriller? Welcome to the definitive podcast series on the story of James Bond, hosted by Richard Osman and Marina Hyde. Our first chapter follows the life of Ian Fleming, from…
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Sex Playlists - A Deep Dive
What makes a good sex playlist? How should we talk about Ariana Grande? Which unlikely star should become the next James Bond? Marina and Richard have done a deep dive into sex playlists. Who is the undisputed king of music in the bedroom? And is there a scientific formula for the perfect...
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The British Celebrity Boyfriend Crisis
Are the cult of British Celebrity Boyfriends in trouble? Why are BTS boycotting the Grammys? Should Richard be worried about Count Binface’s manifesto? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on awards show boycotts, libel in books and celebrity breakup rumours. The Rest is...
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Holly Willoughby On YouTube - The Verdict!
Are critics missing the point of Holly Willoughby’s YouTube show? Is Elon Musk leading a new era of Hollywood ‘Wokebusters’? What are the allegations against Jared Leto? Holly Willoughby’s new YouTube show has provoked scathing reviews and comparisons to Meghan Markle. But are the critics right?...
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Take A Break Fiction Feast's AI Fake Mistake
What actually happens at a movie premiere? Who is behind the fake food brands you see on TV? Does anyone actually read magazines anymore? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer questions on documentary intros, movie premieres, and AI writing in magazines. You can email any questions you have to...
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Has Charli XCX Escaped Brat Summer?
How do you follow up a monster hit like Charli XCX’s BRAT? Will a corporate buyout ruin Letterboxd? Are we all just content creators now? With everyone from your dentist to your neighbour posting content, and massive companies eschewing traditional advertising to pay micro-influencers, are we all...
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Zendaya's Secret Weapon
Who is the genius stylist behind Zendaya’s red carpet supremacy? Does publishing have a female violence problem? What do The Wizard of Oz and Shakespeare’s plays have in common? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer questions on celebrity stylists, unhinged album promotion and storytelling tropes....
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Introducing: The World Cup Of... TV Theme Tunes
This week, Richard is joined by Bella Hull and Ivo Graham to discuss... TV Theme Tunes. To hear the rest of the episode, head to our website and become a AAA member. Our Summer sale is here: get an annual membership for a third off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, every bonus…
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How The Odyssey Won The Culture War
Did Elon Musk’s attack on The Odyssey backfire? Is Netflix in trouble with Wall Street? Why did the Mickey Mouse Club produce so many pop stars? Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has sailed to an enormous opening weekend and rave reviews. Has it made its MAGA critics look stupid? Despite rising...
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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...
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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…
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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. The Rest is Entertainment…
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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...
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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. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by...
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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. Our Summer sale is here: get…
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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…
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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. The Rest is...
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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...
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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. The Rest is...
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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...
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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. The Rest is Entertainment is brought…
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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...
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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. The Rest is...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Richard Osman & Marina Hyde share insider knowledge on TV, movies, and pop culture.
Stay up to date on what's hot and what's not in entertainment with behind-the-scenes insights from Richard and Marina. As two of the most connected voices in the business, they provide a unique perspective on the latest television series, film releases, and cultural trends. Their podcast explores everything from media gossip to industry secrets, giving listeners the inside track on the world of showbiz.
Whether you're a fan of gritty dramas, blockbuster movies, or celebrity news, this podcast is your ultimate guide to entertainment. Richard and Marina offer fresh, expert analysis on the latest hits, star power, and cultural moments shaping the media landscape, making sure you’re always in the know about the entertainment world.
The Rest Is Entertainment Plus
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Richard Osman & Marina Hyde share insider knowledge on TV, movies, and pop culture. Stay up to date on what's hot and what's not in entertainment with behind-the-scenes insights from Richard and Marina. As two of the most connected voices in the business, they provide a unique perspective on the...
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