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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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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 - who has released the best Christmas advert this year, and do audiences care if they're created with AI?
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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 Traitors, and the future of Strictly.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...
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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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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 television business to Sky - but what would the deal actually look like, and what does this mean for the future of British telly?
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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?
Book serialisations. After former England goalkeeper Mary Earps was forced to defend parts of her book before it had even been released, how do book serialisations work? Who decides what snippets are available before general release?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions, covering the nation's favourite telly and more.
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Tim Davie has resigned as BBC Director General. Who could replace him, and what does this mean for the future of UK broadcasting, public trust, and the licence-fee debate?
Is Kim Kardashian’s new drama All’s Fair really as bad as critics claim? What is with all the gloves?
Tim Davie is stepping down from his role at the top of the BBC after 5 years. What are the power struggles, political pressures, and internal drama shaking the corporation that has led to him announcing his departure, and that of CEO of News Deborah Turness? Is the BBC entering a new era of media turmoil? Will Presi...
**SPOILERS OF THE FINAL EPISODE OF THE CELEBRITY TRAITORS**
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde react to the gobsmacking Celebrity Traitors final live.
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Why did Disney's Dr Who deal with the BBC fall through? What is a worldwide bestseller? Can you get rich off picture books?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of television, publishing and the music industry.
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Can David Harbour survive the searing infidelity allegations in Lily Allen's new brilliant pop album? And who will replace Claudia and Tess on Strictly Come Dancing?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde delve into Lily Allen's blistering narrative album about her ex David Harbour's cheating. Can the Stranger Things actor sue? Why did his New York apartment become known as a Pussy Palace?
It's the biggest argument sweeping British telly, who is going to replace Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly on Strictly Come Dancing. Richard uses his decades of TV experience to find the ultimate replacement ...
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Is Joe Marler the ULTIMATE Traitor hunter? Can the producers create a gripping final? What’s the maths behind winning the game?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde review the penultimate episode of The Celebrity Traitors.
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Can Prince Andrew sue the estate of Virginia Giuffre for her posthumously published memoir? Will The Inbetweeners revival still be funny? What are Marina's favourite adverts?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of showbiz, celebrity and more.
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Can Saudi Arabia beat Hollywood in an entertainment arms race? What is Glen Powell really like?
Marina Hyde reports back on her whirlwind tour of the United States to interview actor Glen Powell, the chat was nice - but why did she feel he was stopped from saying anything interesting?
In one of the biggest entertainment deals in history, Jared Kushner and Mohammed Bin Salman are buying video game giant EA. Why does the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia believe video games are the key to unlocking total dominance in the entertainment world?
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How did Jonathan Ross survive another week? Was Stephen Fry the ‘leader of the faithful’? Is Nick Mohammed too smart for The Traitors?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde assess another jaw-dropping week of Celebrity Traitors.
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Richard Osman and Marina Hyde are joined by the sensational comedy writer Ben Elton for a wide ranging discussion about Blackadder, The Young Ones and his time working with Queen on 'We Will Rock You'.
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Why do Americans keep dating British men? Is the UK music industry about to collapse? Who will be this year's Christmas bestseller?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde take you on a 'spotter's guide' of the Great British Celebrity Boyfriend - the scarf wearing, dog walking and Lime biking heartthrob that has caught the attention of all the hottest Hollywood celebs. Yes, this is a thing. Yes we have a top ten.
Warner Music's radical company restructure has left its UK office as a simple satellite of their American HQ - what does this mean for the struggling British music industry?
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Will Big Dog Theory spell the end of Jonathan Ross? Is Stephen Fry playing dumb? Why has Alan Carr become the ultimate villain?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde review the second batch of episodes from the record breaking Celebrity Traitors.
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Is Dave Arch the most stressed man in British telly? Should the Rock be sweating about his latest flop? Could you cut a 'blind' version of The Traitors?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions, covering the nation's favourite telly and more.
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Has sexist A.I slop killed social media? Why is Courtney Love the most diss-track'd person in music? How would Richard save the BBC's new quizzes?Social media platforms are haemorrhaging cash and users are leaving in droves, Richard Osman and Marina Hyde attempt to unpick why these websites are now failing - and if we should celebrate their demise.From Charli vs Taylor, Drake vs Kendrick to Courtney Love vs the entire industry... we explore the checkered history of 'The Diss Track'.And finally, we take a critical look at the current Saturday night telly offering.Recommendations:Marina - The...
Is sound on nature documentaries fake? How do golf camera operators follow those tiny balls? How can you become a fan-fiction millionaire?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of sport, literature and much more.
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Is this the best series yet? Have producers selected the right Traitors? Who is going to get killed first?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde review the first episode of The Celebrity Traitors.
Is this the best series yet? Have producers selected the right Traitors? Who is going to get killed first?
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Why is Taylor Swift gunning for fellow popstar Charli xcx? Is the era of big Broadway musicals over? Will Mel Gibson's sequel to Passion Of The Christ resurrect his reputation?
Taylor Swift has released another blockbuster album, teaming up with Swedish hitmaker Max Martin again. But can the world's biggest popstar stay on-top forever?
New York theatres are in big trouble, Richard Osman and Marina Hyde assess Broadway's failure to make musicals pay.
More than 20 years later, Mel Gibson is directing a sequel to his 2004 biblical epic 'The Passion Of The Christ'. Marina charts Hollyw...
Did Simon Cowell do more for democracy in Afghanistan than the Biden administration? Do Strictly professionals know who they'll be paired up with? Who is Thomas Pynchon?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions from the world of television, literature and film.
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Why did Gucci bin their red carpet for a absurd 30-minute movie? Will a new AI generated movie kill Pixar and Dreamworks? Is Amelia Dimoldenberg Britain's greatest influencer?
Richard and Marina review 'The Tiger', the new absurdist movie by Gucci's new creative director 'DENMA'. Is this the worst film of all time, and is all of culture heading in that direction?
Chicken Shop Date, the deadpan dating show, turns 10 this year. What is the secret sauce behind the show's success?
And finally, a budget animation film is out next year that is produced entirely by OpenAI - the pair argue...
Why don't contestants change clothing overnight on The Great British Bake Off? Was Snakes On A Plane a serious film? Did Boris Johnson get overpaid for his calamitous autobiography?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of entertainment.
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How can Jimmy Kimmel survive his MAGA-fuelled suspension from late night TV? Will Taylor Swift star in the reboot of The Bodyguard? And if so, who will play Kevin Costner?!
Richard and Marina take a look at the state of American legacy media after Jimmy Kimmel's shocking suspension from ABC, will Kimmel's return to late night last or has Trump burned it all down?
Taylor Swift *might* be starring in a reboot of The Bodyguard, can she fill the enormous boots that Whitney Houston left behind?
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What is the perfect episode of The Bill, and when did Richard dream it up? Are the counters on Tipping Point made of plastic or metal? Ben Shephard puts the decades long argument to rest. What would Marina and Richard recommend from books, films and music, to give children a solid foundation in their future entertainment tastes?
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With his performance in The Smashing Machine is this The Rock’s big push for an Oscar?
Why on earth has MI6 joined Instagram?
Who deserves the credit for Warner Brothers’ sudden box office hot streak?
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has bulldozed his way from WWE to Hollywood megastar. But with The Smashing Machine, an A24 production, is he finally angling for Academy recognition, or is this just another blockbuster in disguise?
MI6 is now on Instagram. James Bond may have Q, but does British intelligence really need Reels? Is this about public trust, recruitment… or just trying to look cool ...
Why is the new Wuthering Heights adaptation too raunchy for Brönte fans? What is the best Stephen King adaptation? Why did Marina make her 9-year-old watch The Shining?
All these questions, and more, answered by Richard and Marina.
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