The Rest Is Entertainment
Episodes
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...
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 actually work? Is there a show bible to track cha...
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 politicians vs daytime TV, tech bros misunderstand...
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 to a film or even a theatre production? Can it be ...
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, and how have they made their money? Cannes Film...
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 when contestants object to getting a wrong answer? J...
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 provides some excellent trivia. The Fall Guy had an ave...
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 headline? On shows such as World's Most Dangerous...
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 of Jeremy Clarkson? For fashion there is no bigge...
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 through the boredom and realities of being on a film...
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 protections are in place around shows such as this? Liz Trus...
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 for those want to write a screen play and answer a...
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 of TV shows. Marina gives us the details of Hugh Gr...
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? Alan Carr’s Interior Design Masters, if all goe...
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 our next government? Margot Robbie is rolling the di...
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 are the secrets of acting like a corpse? More of yo...
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? Do the top 3 shows currently on Netflix in the UK ...
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 horses in Napoleon? How are quiz questions researched, ...
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 become a billionaire from a book club? And is Dea...
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 when filming scenes with drugs? And we've be take...
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 update, and are we all complicit? Will Aaron Taylor-J...
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 followups about retrieving props plus how Countdown works....
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 front runner to be the new owner, and will its ma...
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 paparazzi industry like? And we get to the bottom of...
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 on Al Pacino's 'best picture' announcement fluff,...
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 third act? And, how is Gladiators filmed? A wonderful...
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 are beginning to ask; is this a form of PR via enter...
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 on-screen car registration plate? Plus, do authors...
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 coming and how soon? Both have signed multi-million p...
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? Does Richard now have enough knowledge to commit the...
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 delve into the world of 'romantasy', the genre which i...
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 away and just what has happened to the art of sketch...
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 much maligned Saturday routine? These two questio...
The secrets of 'blurb quotes' on books and who is to blame when a guest goes rogue?
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is the fallout when a guest goes wild on TV or radio? How genuine are recommendation quotes on books? And bizarre green room behaviour plus a muc...
How do you save Channel 4?
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Channel 4 has announced big job cuts, where will it find it's next hit? Could Mr Beast be about to move from YouTube to the mainstream? And why are so...
Editing tricks, stopping leaks and how do you pitch shows?
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How genuine are the reactions we see? How do you go about pitching a show? And how are the winners of The Traitors, Bake Off, MasterChef and others ke...
Netflix and WWE, a tag-team to take on all streamers?
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix sign up WWE in a multi-billion dollar deal, but why? Should people be as upset as they are about Margot Robbie's Barbie Oscars nomination snub...
Quiz show cheats and could Bullseye return?
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The art of filming managers on the touchline, why are antique shows addictive viewing, does cheating in quiz shows ever happen regularly, and what are...
Another music site bites the dust and will women's creative value be recognised?
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the demise of Pitchfork where next for music criticism? Will you be sampling Brooklyn Beckham's cooking on Uber Eats? And with women dominating t...
Who Will Win The Traitors?
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus episode! The Traitors comes to its conclusion this week. Richard and Marina give their rundown on the series so far, and who could be walking aw...
Favourite muppet, what is the fourth wall and will there be another Top Of The Pops?
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Which muppets are Richard and Marina's favourites? In a world of streaming could we ever have another Top Of The Pops? Plus, newspaper columnists. Why...
The nostalgic power of Gladiators and does publishing have a problem with ghost writers?
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Has Gladiators won the Saturday night ratings war with a splash of nostalgia? Talking of nostalgia, do we need more holographic tours of dead musician...
How many jackpots can quiz shows really payout?
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who pays for the prize pot and how much can contestants really win on quiz shows? Food - are the judges on MasterChef eating reheated dishes? And what...
Can TV drama deliver justice in the real world?
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It may have been 25 years since branch managers were convicted of theft and fraud, but the four-part ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office has renewed...
What we'll be glued to in 2024 and why do some shows never return to our screens?
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of The Rest Is Entertainment of 2024. Richard and Marina give their rundown of what their excited by in the year ahead a...
How panel shows really work and is WWE high drama?
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We asked, you answered... and then we answered. Its a first Q&A episode. Richard and Marina work through some of your burning questions on the world ...
Phone hacking. What happened, who was there, and what is the fallout?
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marina gives a first hand account of phone hacking and the culture on Fleet Street in the noughties. We delve into Netflix's data dump and explain the...
Taylor Swift, your person of the year?
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Calling all Swifties! Richard and Marina discuss the powerhouse that is Taylor Swift being bestowed TIME Magazine's 'Person of The Year'; Richard brea...
Could You Be Suffering From Superhero Fatigue?
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Rest Is Entertainment, Richard Osman and Marina Hyde ask if the Marvel franchise has finally met its match in audience superhero fat...
Would you give Nigel Farage £1.5m?
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde welcome you to the first episode of The Rest Is Entertainment. Each week they'll explore the world of television, film...
The Rest Is Entertainment - Coming November 28th!
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Richard Osman and Marina Hyde for The Rest Is Entertainment, a brand new podcast from Goalhanger. Expect extra juicy industry stories of TV shows...