The Rest Is Entertainment
Episodes
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...