The Rest Is Entertainment
Episodes
Prop Auctions, Celebrity Bodyguards & Football Chants
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you had the money, would you like to own a piece of Hollywood history? What are the most expensive props and movie memorabilia ever, and is there e...
Is Trump Trying To Kill Hollywood?
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump has turned his tariff agenda towards the movie business by promising 100% tariffs on films made outside America. Is this g...
The Most Dangerous Job in TV
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do quiz shows have two hosts? What wizardry is used in the latest series of Black Mirror? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your que...
How Liz Hurley Slid Into Billy Ray Cyrus’s DMs
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are we right to be cynical about Elizabeth Hurley’s new relationship with Billy Ray Cyrus? Why has Peter Andre donned a dodgy dreadlocks wig for his...
Marina's A-List
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you guess how Marina will rate your favourite actor? Why do first editions cost so much? Does Beyonce hire too many songwriters? Richard Osman an...
Can Jesus Save Hollywood?
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Has Christian movie making resurrected the Box Office? Is 'Reacher' America's favourite TV Show? Why are celebrities obsessed with making hot sauces? ...
Titanic, Tattoos & Trade Wars
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why are books rectangular, and what does it have to do with ancient Greek mathematics? How did Mike Tyson's tattooist almost bankrupt The Hangover fra...
Will Saturday Night Live Thrive in The UK?
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will the British version of Saturday Night Live be a hit or miss for audiences? Is 'The Play That Goes Wrong' the ultimate theatrical experience? And ...
Clooney vs Trump
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump says that George Clooney is a third-rate actor - is he right? Does Hollywood have a nepo-baby problem? Should we actually judge a book by...
Minecraft: A Huge Mess But A Huge Hit
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is 'A Minecraft Movie' going to be the biggest hit of 2025? Do young people know or care about The Beatles? What was the inspiration behind Charlie Br...
When Product Placement Goes Wrong
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did a Sex And The City product placement almost bankrupt Peloton? Do spy writers use actual murder methods in their books? And is Amol Rajan actua...
Did Mark Zuckerberg steal Richard's Books?
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did Meta use millions of copyrighted books to train their latest AI chatbot? Has Amazon Prime struck gold with its latest comedy format 'Last One Laug...
The Adolescence Director Answers Your Questions
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're pulling back the curtain of Netflix's biggest drama of the year - Adolesence. In a show first, we've spoken to director Philip Barantini and Di...
Adolescence Conquers the World
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the most talked-about show of the year so far. But has Netflix's 'Adolesence' put the final nail in the coffin of BBC and ITV drama comissioning?...
Will The Harry Potter Reboot Fail?
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will HBO's Harry Potter reboot cast a spell over a whole new generation of fans, or vanish in a cloud of disappointment? Which late global music mega...
Millie Bobby Brown Has Had Enough
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Disney's newest live-action remake of Snow White becomes the centre of America's latest culture war, facing backlash over casting, messaging and it...
The Secrets Of Channel 4’s Hunted
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Richard and Marina go inside Hunted, one of Channel 4’s recent success stories. What’s real? Is there producer interference? What techniques can h...
The Power Of Drive To Survive
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drive To Survive, the colossal Formula 1 Netflix hit returns to our screens. How has it shaped reality sport documentaries that now dominate the docum...
Shrek 5, Book Signings & Going For Gold
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first Shrek movie in almost a decade, but why are fans outraged over the new animation style - could this spell disaster for Dreamworks? Ric...
The Oscars: Does Anyone Care Any More?
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did Anora deserve its Oscars clean sweep, why are audiences switching off - and why did Adrien Brody chuck chewing gum at his wife? Richard & Marina ...
Oscars, Clichés and Cool
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We deal with the fallout of Richard and Marina’s debate over who and what is ‘cool’ with a third voice joining the conversation… but whose sid...
Bond and Meghan Markle’s Big Gamble
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After Richard & Marina asked if Bond was in crisis on last week’s show, longtime custodians of ‘brand Bond’ Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilso...
Have Celebs Lost Their Cool?
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who and what is “cool”? Richard and Marina have their first disagreement of 2025. We know there is a lot of fakery in TV - the secrets of The App...
Is James Bond In Crisis?
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Kay is well into the final stretch of his tour but this week he made headlines for having audience members removed for heckling. Are there rules...
Why Kids Must Watch More TV
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Should new parents let their children watch TV? Richard and Marina's answer may surprise you. Plus: we tell you how much it costs to get Snoop Dogg t...
Gino D'Acampo & The Superbowl
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Which million-dollar ad slots captured Richard and Marina’s attention at the Superbowl this weekend? And will Trump’s presidency halt rap’s love...
Millionaire Mutts & The Power Of JK Rowling
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The documentary series 24 Hours In Police Custody is a jewel in Channel 4's crown, Richard and Marina go inside the custody suite to learn the shows s...
Have We Passed Peak Kardashian?
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it the end of the road for reality TV's first family? Marina gives Richard a crash course on the dizzying world of the Kardashians. Dan Brown is b...
Extreme Weather & Sexy Monks
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What goes into the making of audiobooks? Richard's We Solve Murders producer gives us in the inside info. How justifiable is it to send TV crews out...
The BrewDog Famechaser
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Watt: BrewDog 'Co-founder' and now self-described 'Co-Captain', investor and... TV personality? He wants you to know that he has a new show that...
Free Bonus Episode - 30 Years Of Pulp Fiction
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
** This is a free taste of a bonus episode only available exclusively to AAA members of The Rest Is Entertainment Club. For more episodes like this ...
Marina's Tribute to David Lynch
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In light of the sad news that legendary director David Lynch has passed away Marina pays tribute. The Rest Is Football provide an answer for us on co...
Trump, TikTok & NDAs
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump returned to the White House with some new special envoys. Which Hollywood hardmen has he chosen to watch his back? Allegations against Neil Gai...
Fake Vomit & Corrie In Crisis
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do actors fake vomiting? Louis Theroux tells us his tips and tricks for how to get the most out of documentary subjects. It was a national ins...
The Rock’s Beef With Vin Diesel
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are The Rock and Vin Diesel furious with one another or fast friends? With an on-again off-again beef brewing since 2016, Richard & Marina bring us up...
Has Strictly Saved Itself?
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Chris McCausland winning Strictly Come Dancing and the Xmas special being especially feel-good, has Strictly saved itself as the raft of upheld c...
The Traitors & Our 2025 Predictions
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One the BBC’s programming jewels, The Traitors has returned. What has changed? Who is playing the game well? What is in store for us? Marina has lo...
Favourite Questions of 2024
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we emerge from our festive slumber, enjoy some of our favourite questions (and answers) from 2024. Why are cups on screen always empty? How do you...
Squid Game And Heroes & Villains of 2024
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The most popular show in Netflix's history returns for its second season. Does it carry the story along, and what does it say about culture now? Rich...
The Art Of Match Of The Day
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is a little know fact about the Downing Street door that is in front of our eyes and set designers have to get right? Richard and Marina reveal ...
Blake Lively Bombshell & Beast Games
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens inside a Hollywood smear machine? This week Blake Lively filed a legal complaint which revealed private messages detailing an alleged cam...
The Truth Of Gossip Sites
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How are blind items reported on sites such as PopBitch or Deuxmoi and kept legally sound and how accurate are they really? If someone samples or cover...
Lisa Nandy, Tech Bros & The Sephora Crisis
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the government debates a new bill covering how AI has to abide by copyright laws, is it better for creative industries to keep their friends close ...
How To Create Movie Sex Sounds
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are the unassuming every day items that foley artists, those who create sound fx, use to create iconic moments of sound? Spotify Wrapped has bec...
Leave Ariana Grande Alone
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many of the reports around Wicked haven’t focused on the quality of the film, but once again on the appearance of one of its stars, Ariana Grande. I...
The Secrets Of I’m A Celeb
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marina & Richard reveal those who test run the trials on I’m A Celebrity and the work that goes into each moment of TV gold. We dig into the stats ...
Gregg Wallace. A Recipe For Disaster
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the accusations surrounding MasterChef's Gregg Wallace, Richard & Marina look at the accusations and what’s behind the headlines. Moana 2 lo...
Richard’s Superpower & Marina’s Warren Beatty Meeting
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happened when Marina met Warren Beatty, and what are the secrets of press junkets? Is it important you know your conjecture verb from your adjunc...
Jeremy Clarkson For Prime Minister?
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Trump's election in the US, could we in the UK see a celebrity Prime Minister? And is Jeremy Clarkson that man? Who might the other contenders be...
Bookshelves - The Nation Speaks
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The inbox was aflame after last week's Q&A episode where Marina declared Richard a "psychopath" for the way he arranged his books. Today we'll get int...
Mike Tyson, Bluesky & Christmas Adverts
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was the event *few* were talking about yet they were talking loudly. Jake Paul took on Mike Tyson live on Netflix. Who were the big winners and los...
Is Richard A Psychopath?
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a storm brewing in the studio as Marina finds out how Richard arranges his bookshelves. Copyright in comedy. How often do people think of th...
How The Media Won It For Trump
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did legacy media lose it for Harris, and new media win it for Trump? Marina and Richard take us through how both campaigns used the media as tools to ...
Are Newsroom Backgrounds Real Or Fake?
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are those people working, or eating their lunch, in the background of newsrooms live, or is it all faked? What is the thought process behind adaptatio...
TV Is Dead, But Michael Parkinson Is Alive
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
National treasure Michael Parkinson has a new podcast, but how will a man who died in 2023, be brought to life for it? Richard has the inside track on...
The Art of Sex on TV
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you go about getting permission to film in grave yards? Are we seeing less sex on TV? Why don't people say "goodbye" when ending on-screen phon...
The Death Of Click-Bait
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Halloween so Richard and Marina explore horror and why it is the most bankable genre at the box office and is continuing to thrive. Reach is a ...
The Best Advice Jedward Ever Received
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who are the actors that are fed lines in their ears? Do those on Below Deck pay for their super yacht holiday? Are authors and screenwriters compelled...
Fame, Fortune and Marina's New Show
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*** BIG NEWS - The Rest Is Entertainment Live is happening at the iconic Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 4th December! Join The Rest Is Entertainment C...
Who Has Had A Hair Transplant?
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do celebrities have preemptive hair transplants? What TV tricks are there to give a fuller head of hair? Bake Off is a British institution but who rea...
Introducing: The Rest Is Entertainment Club
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Open the door to the VIP room, don your Access All Areas pass... The Rest Is Entertainment Club is now open. Join Richard Osman and Marina Hyde for a...
Is This The Best TV Show Of The Year?
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
They said it might never be done. Rivals, the Jilly Cooper novel has finally been adapted for TV and it is all that could be hoped for. Marina & Richa...
Celebrity Catchphrase & Swearing At Children
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richard and Marina reveal how Catchphrase make their famous Mr Chips graphics, Colin Murray host of Countdown answers if the clock can go past 30 seco...
Boris Johnson's Cash Dash
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
'Unleashed' is the forthcoming memoir of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. There is much anticipation about tales from his childhood through to h...
Richard vs the SAS
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do celebrities get an easier time on SAS: Who Dares Wins? Why are box office returns measured commercially, rather than the number of tickets sold? H...
The Return Of Phillip Schofield
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After his sacking from This Morning and public fall from grace, Phillip Schofield has returned to our screens on Channel 5's Cast Away. Marina gives h...
Grand Designs & Made-up Bands
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does any money change hands for those taking part in Grand Designs? Kevin Mcleod answers directly! The Grand Tour has come to it's conclusion and as...
The Biggest Flop Of All Time?
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Potentially the biggest flop of all time isn't from Hollywood, in publishing, or on the small screen. Richard & Marina discuss the failing of Sony's C...
When Autobiographies Go Too Far
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If a celebrity confesses to a crime in a book what is the legal fallout? How "real" is one of Richard's favourite shows, The Parisian Agency? And, wha...
Is The Bear REALLY a Comedy?
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever watched The Bear then you'll have seen anxiety inducing moments of real restaurant culture, tense family shouting matches and a ton mor...
Typecasting, Typefaces & Greatest Hits
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Race Across The World they font used gets a credit... why? This question was sent in by a big name in TV so we hunted down an answer. Is it benefic...
How To Publish A Bestseller
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens in the week of a major book being published? Richard gives the inside track as this week his new book 'We Solve Murders' is released worl...
What Has Gone Wrong With Star Wars?
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Acolyte, the latest big money Star Wars show from Disney, has been cancelled after one series. Richard & Marina answer the question as to why, and...
Inside The Oasis Reunion
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you missed it, Oasis are back. Noel and Liam Gallagher appear to have buried the hatchet and reformed one the UK's seminal bands for a tour in 2025...
Pitching Buckaroo To Spielberg
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did Richard pitch 'Buckaroo The Movie' to Steven Spielberg? How important are the timings of ad-breaks and features on radio to the routine of our li...
The Crazy Rise & Fall Of Cameo
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cameo was a runaway business success during the world's lockdown but it has cut staff and is struggling to even pay small fines. What has happened to ...
Bloopers, Tribute Bands and Frozen
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richard & Marina answer your questions on the world of tribute bands, what happens to film and TVs sets when shooting finishes, and who really is the ...
Matthew Perry & The Dark Hollywood Underbelly
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hollywood is a dream for many but a nightmare for others. Once you experience the highs of fame and fortune what comes next? How do you avoid being su...
Who is Banksy?
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Banksy has been more active than ever this past week, but how has he kept his identity hidden for so long? Do Richard and Marina use their own signatu...
Should You Leave Twitter?
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk is suing advertisers over an X / Twitter 'boycott' which in addition to content and his own posts, is for many a bridge too far. Will courts...
The Secret Tax on TV Gameshows
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every prize on British telly is tax free, but this isn’t the case in the United States. Marina explains why the price isn’t always right when it c...
Robert Downey Jr & the Death of TV Comedy
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marvel superfans were shocked at the reveal that the next villain to star in the Avengers series would be played by none other than Robert Downey Jr. ...
Taylor Swift On House of Games?
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is there ever a celebrity booking that is TOO big? Well Richard and Marina imagine a scenario where Taylor Swift is on House of Games and what impact ...
Brat Summer & THAT Olympic Ceremony
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Charli XCX's latest album 'Brat', this is brat summer. What is brat summer, and what is it with the slime green colour we're seeing across ...
Antiques Roadshow Secrets
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Simpsons has a long and varied history of celebrity cameos, but what are Marina's Top 3? Media Training - how are celebs, sports people and even ...
Is Strictly Come Dancing In Trouble?
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In what should be a celebratory 20th year for Strictly Come Dancing, the show instead is marred in controversy with allegations of misconduct in rehea...
Movie Credits, Earpieces & Album Covers
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How much negotiating goes into the order of names on TV and film credits? How do presenters concentrate when a producer is speaking in their ear from ...
K-Pop & Billionaire Weddings
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
'Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience' is coming to the BBC. It will show five boys from across the UK as they are put through the K-pop training pro...
Top Three Spielberg Films
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Which of Steven Spielberg's legendary catalogue of work makes Marina and Richard's top 3s? On films, what will come of the trend of de-aging and what ...
Which Dumped Tory Will Do 'Strictly'?
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In an act of disastrous political timing, Jill Biden has appeared on the front cover of US Vogue. Does this tin-eared response to her husband’s cata...
BBC Wimbledon, Remakes & Crew Catering
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will Wimbledon always be on the BBC, and what are the UK crown jewels of sport? How important is crew catering and can you tell when a scene has been ...
What Can TV Learn From Podcasts?
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The double bounce of an election and the Euros has led to some very successful podcasts achieving even bigger numbers. Many of these podcast hosts are...
Live Audiences, Comedians & Superhero Stars
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are the top 3 credit sequences Richard and Marina cannot skip? Why do comedians welcome themselves on-stage? And how to be in an audience for a T...
Biggest TV Complaints Of All Time
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 500th edition of Ofcom’s 'Broadcast Bulletin' - the place to find out about their work to uphold standards on TV and radio has been released,...
The Wheel, Agony Aunts & Sequels
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does Michael McIntyre's The Wheel really work? Richard took part in the show and tells us all the secrets. Agony Aunts, are the letters real and w...
How The Euros Are Divided For TV
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Football will dominate our TV screens for the next few weeks, but how are the games chosen between the BBC and ITV, and how important is England's suc...
TV Theme Tunes & Last Minute Movie Stars
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richard & Marina give us their top 3 TV theme tunes, answer who owns the Taskmaster house, what the timeline is between being cast & shooting and much...
Boycotting Festivals & Forgiving Will Smith
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boycotting by authors and attendees at literary festivals across the UK has taken hold due to sponsorship by investment fund Baillie Gifford. Will...
Marina and Richard's Worst Ever Ideas
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If Marina and Richard had to come up with a movie designed to flop what would it be? How much say do radio presenters have in their playlists? And, do...
Why Do Gigs Cost So Much?
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The American Department of Justice are seeking to break up Ticketmaster and Live Nation to try and make gigs cheaper. How did Ticketmaster gain such a...