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 chose...
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 o...
The Rock’s Beef With Vin Diesel
14 Jan 2025
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Are The Rock and Vin Diesel furious with one another or fast friends? With an on-again off-again bee...
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,...
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 ...
Favourite Questions of 2024
02 Jan 2025
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As we emerge from our festive slumber, enjoy some of our favourite questions (and answers) from 2024...
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 al...
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 design...
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 ...
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 acc...
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 fo...
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...
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 th...
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 in...
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 accusation...
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 import...
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 Cl...
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 ...
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...
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. Co...
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 thro...
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 f...
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 broug...
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...
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...
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 yach...
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 Wednes...
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 h...
Introducing: The Rest Is Entertainment Club
16 Oct 2024
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Open the door to the VIP room, don your Access All Areas pass... The Rest Is Entertainment Club is n...
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...
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 ...
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 antici...
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 commer...
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 ou...
Grand Designs & Made-up Bands
25 Sep 2024
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Does any money change hands for those taking part in Grand Designs? Kevin Mcleod answers directly! ...
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...
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 Richar...
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 cu...
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 nam...
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 wee...
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. R...
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 refo...
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-bre...
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 struggl...
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 s...
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 ...
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...
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 ow...
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 exp...
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 wou...
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 ...
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 i...
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 ...
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 c...
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 concentr...
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...
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,...
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. Do...
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 cre...
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 ev...
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 themsel...
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 u...
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 th...
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 t...
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 ...
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 sp...
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...
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 m...
Can You Cheat On 'Phone A Friend'?
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are the secrets behind filming PMQs? How does phoning a friend on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire...
TV Property P**n & Scarlett Johansson vs AI
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why does the This Morning sofa strike fear into every hopeful PM? Richard and Marina take a look at ...
Auditions, Adaptations and Law Suits
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do all actors have to audition and what is the modern audition process? How do you translate a book ...
How to make a billion in showbiz
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Sunday Times rich list has been revealed but which are the names from the world of entertainment...
The Hardest Job In TV
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who has the hardest job in TV? Can stars tell when they're in a flop? What happens on quiz shows whe...
Eurovision Secrets & New Doctor Who
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was Eurovision at the weekend so Richard & Marina reflect on all that happened plus Richard provi...
Dangerous Drivers & Best Ever Headlines
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are sub-editors the unsung heroes of the news room and what are the secrets of creating a brilliant...
The Met Gala, The Rock & Clarkson's Return
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The hugely successful Clarkson's Farm returns to Amazon Prime, have we now seen the full reinvention...
Is Mastermind Unfair?
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you make sure each contestant is treated equally on Mastermind? Marina and Richard take us th...
The Baby Reindeer Controversy
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix "true story" hit Baby Reindeer has led to real world fallout, but what compliance protection...
The Power Of Agents
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde lift the lid on the power of agents in Hollywood and TV, offer advice ...
Celebrity Traitors and Rupert Murdoch
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Celebrity Traitors on the way, Richard takes us through a quick history of celebrity versions o...
TV Secrets Revealed!
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Race Across The World is back on our screens but what production secrets make the show work so well?...
Will 'Strictly' decide the General Election?
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The UK will go to the polls this year, but what do our viewing habits tell us about who will form ou...
Corpses, Quizzes & Newsrooms
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who sits where in the hierarchy of a newsroom? How does scoring on panel shows actually work? What a...
Netflix, Disney and Terrible Ads
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a battle happening at the heart of Disney, who are the major players and when will it end? ...
Robot Horses and Banning Wikipedia
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How easy is it to shut down busy public locations for films? How did Ridley Scott not harm any horse...
Can Tim Davie Save The BBC?
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will the BBC exist in ten years time, and is Tim Davie the man to lead it? How did Reece Witherspoon...
Fake Drugs, TV Babies and Hulk Hogan
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does Call The Midwife source their newborns, and on-set, what do actors really put up their nose...
Kate conspiracies & the new James Bond
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are the press back channels that made the Princess of Wales release the video of her health upd...
Trade Secrets Of Countdown
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What constitutes a true story? Was You've Been Framed the gateway to TikTok? And, essential followup...
The Best Paid Actor In The World
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What can we expect of Meghan Markle's latest venture? The Telegraph is up for sale... but who is the...
Terrible Meetings, Terrible Paparazzi and Nick Clegg
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are the biggest waste of time meetings Richard and Marina have sat through? Just what is the pa...
The Oscars, Ozempic & Wonka
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the Oscars last night we bring you an earlier than billed episode as Richard and Marina reflect...
Do you have to fish out props that are thrown in the sea?
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are productions legally bound to fish out props that get chucked into the sea? Just what is the thir...
Is this the era of entertainment washing? Saudi money in Hollywood.
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a new revenue stream in tinsel town... Saudi money is on offer to finance films and many ar...
How much are Goggleboxers paid & on-screen registration plates
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered if you called a phone number on screen what would happen, or have you searched for an ...
Has AI come for Hollywood?
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With their latest video release, OpenAI has made Hollywood sit up and take notice, but "what" is com...
Can celebrities dodge jury service?
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Could you be judged by Lorraine Kelly or Richard Madeley? Is fame a reason to avoid jury service? Do...
Romantasy - the biggest genre you're not aware of?
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richard reveals some juicy details about his forthcoming new book but before then he and Marina delv...
What has happened to sketch shows and what doesn't Richard like on TV?
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is there anything Richard doesn't enjoy on TV? Are the personal prizes on Taskmaster really given aw...
Will Elon Musk buy Disney?
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will the Magic Kingdom soon have a new owner in Elon Musk? What if anything is wrong Gregg Wallace's...