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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 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 Markle build, amidst damning reports about the couple. So what’s really going on, and were Sussex’s entertainment dreams doomed from the start?
Last One Laughing returns to our screens - is this bloc...
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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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 Murphy over her portrayal in the controversial 'Love Story' TV series.
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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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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? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde explore the lore behind the UK's biggest popstar.
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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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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 Warner Bros. Who are the winners and losers in Tinsel Town?
The BRITs on Saturday night were an excellent display of British music (with a fair amount of bleeping) How did they get it so right?
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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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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 rode this controversial wave.
Plus, a Pokemon card has been sold for a record-breaking $16m. We dive into the lucrative industry of collecting.
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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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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 million dollars for the rights to her back catalog, what does this tell us about the music industry, and the worrying trend for Fauxstalgia?
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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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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 does it tell us about the NFL’s plan to draw in new viewers?
The publisher of the Washington Post has stepped down - what does this tell us about Jeff Bezos’s plans for his media empire? And sho...
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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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.
TikTok superstar Khaby Lame has signed over his brand and AI likeness for an eye-watering sum - but what does the deal mean for the future of influencing?
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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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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 will it last? Richard has thoughts.
Alan Carr is currently fronting eight UK television shows - how does he have the time?
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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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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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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 has a life threatening sex addiction, will this help him out in an insurance lawsuit for over 80 million dollars? Richard and Marina chat about one of the maddest legal disputes in Hollywood history...
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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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 celebrity Whatsapp group, what's the real story behind the headlines?
It's halfway through The Traitors, we look at every twist and turn and ask if this show can get any madder?
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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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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 how do voting habits affect who we think are worthy of the title? We've done the polling and have the numbers.
Netflix is flexing its cheque book and buying exclusitivy to some enormous US podcasts,...
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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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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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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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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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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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