Best Goalhanger Films Podcasts (2025)

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Will Wicked 2 Help Hollywood Defy Gravity? 48:32

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18m ago48:32

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How has Wicked 2 performed box office magic in such a difficult year for Hollywood's blockbusters? Who won the war for the greatest Christmas ad on British telly? Has Rosalía just penned the best pop album of the decade? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde ask if Wicked: For Good has finally managed to release the curse placed on 2025 box office figures.…

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BBC Content Boss on Tim Davie, Traitors and Strictly's Future 55:00

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Kate Phillips is one of the most important people in British entertainment. As Chief Content Officer at the BBC, she’s been at the heart of the institution’s creative output for over a decade and she’s responsible for many of the BBC’s most beloved shows, including Strictly Come Dancing, The Traitors and Gladiators. Richard Osman and Marina Hyde in…

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I Want My MTV! - The Youthquake Begins (Part 1) 24:44

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***FREE BONUS EPISODE*** The birth of MTV in 1981 heralded a new dawn for the music industry. But how did a ragtag team of VJs and television execs upend a billion dollar machine? Across three episodes, Richard Osman and Marina Hyde chart the highs and lows of the MTV story. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the sho…

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"I'm A Celebrity" Booking Secrets 43:42

6d ago43:42

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Which leading Labour politician almost ended up in this Jungle this year? Will ITV sell its broadcasting arm to Sky for over £1 billion? And why has Sky Sport's TikTok channel Halo taken a ‘hot girl walk’ to infamy? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss the casting for I'm A Celebrity 2026, who are the booking wins and which major MP was almost sec…

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Could ITV Poach The Traitors? 32:28

1d ago32:28

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Could a rival broadcast ever poach The Traitors from the BBC like Bake Off? How has the beloved bear from Peru, Paddington been brought to life on the London stage? Book serialisations. After former England goalkeeper Mary Earps was forced to defend parts of her book before it had even been released, how do book serialisations work? Who decides wha…

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Why Did Tim Davie Resign? 52:01

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Tim Davie has resigned as BBC Director General. Who could replace him, and what does this mean for the future of UK broadcasting, public trust, and the licence-fee debate? Is Kim Kardashian’s new drama All’s Fair really as bad as critics claim? What is with all the gloves? Tim Davie is stepping down from his role at the top of the BBC after 5 years…

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CELEBRITY TRAITORS FINAL REACTION 32:52

8d ago32:52

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**SPOILERS OF THE FINAL EPISODE OF THE CELEBRITY TRAITORS** Richard Osman and Marina Hyde react to the gobsmacking Celebrity Traitors final live. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted bo…

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The Future Of Doctor Who 33:59

9d ago33:59

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Why did Disney's Dr Who deal with the BBC fall through? What is a worldwide bestseller? Can you get rich off picture books? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of television, publishing and the music industry. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-…

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Lily Allen vs David Harbour 51:19

11d ago51:19

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Can David Harbour survive the searing infidelity allegations in Lily Allen's new brilliant pop album? And who will replace Claudia and Tess on Strictly Come Dancing? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde delve into Lily Allen's blistering narrative album about her ex David Harbour's cheating. Can the Stranger Things actor sue? Why did his New York apartmen…

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CELEBRITY TRAITORS: Week Four Reaction 28:53

15d ago28:53

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***INCLUDES SPOILERS OF WEEK FOUR OF THE CELEBRITY TRAITORS*** Is Joe Marler the ULTIMATE Traitor hunter? Can the producers create a gripping final? What’s the maths behind winning the game? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde review the penultimate episode of The Celebrity Traitors. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the …

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Prince Andrew and The Inbetweeners 34:29

16d ago34:29

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Can Prince Andrew sue the estate of Virginia Giuffre for her posthumously published memoir? Will The Inbetweeners revival still be funny? What are Marina's favourite adverts? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of showbiz, celebrity and more. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – …

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What Marina Asked Glen Powell 42:20

18d ago42:20

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Can Saudi Arabia beat Hollywood in an entertainment arms race? What is Glen Powell really like? Marina Hyde reports back on her whirlwind tour of the United States to interview actor Glen Powell, the chat was nice - but why did she feel he was stopped from saying anything interesting? In one of the biggest entertainment deals in history, Jared Kush…

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CELEBRITY TRAITORS: Week Three Reaction 36:36

22d ago36:36

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How did Jonathan Ross survive another week? Was Stephen Fry the ‘leader of the faithful’? Is Nick Mohammed too smart for The Traitors? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde assess another jaw-dropping week of Celebrity Traitors. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, ea…

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Ben Elton on Blackadder, Rik Mayall & The Joy of Writing 1:06:39

1M ago1:06:39

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Richard Osman and Marina Hyde are joined by the sensational comedy writer Ben Elton for a wide ranging discussion about Blackadder, The Young Ones and his time working with Queen on 'We Will Rock You'. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A e…

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The Cult Of British Celebrity Boyfriends 55:47

25d ago55:47

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Why do Americans keep dating British men? Is the UK music industry about to collapse? Who will be this year's Christmas bestseller? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde take you on a 'spotter's guide' of the Great British Celebrity Boyfriend - the scarf wearing, dog walking and Lime biking heartthrob that has caught the attention of all the hottest Hollyw…

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CELEBRITY TRAITORS: Week Two Reaction 35:34

29d ago35:34

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Will Big Dog Theory spell the end of Jonathan Ross? Is Stephen Fry playing dumb? Why has Alan Carr become the ultimate villain? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde review the second batch of episodes from the record breaking Celebrity Traitors. Like this episode? Sign up to our club to gain access to 50 bonus episodes, ad-free listening and much, much mo…

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Strictly's Secret Weapon 37:05

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Is Dave Arch the most stressed man in British telly? Should the Rock be sweating about his latest flop? Could you cut a 'blind' version of The Traitors? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions, covering the nation's favourite telly and more. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bon…

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Is Social Media Dead? 58:13

1M ago58:13

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Has sexist A.I slop killed social media? Why is Courtney Love the most diss-track'd person in music? How would Richard save the BBC's new quizzes? Social media platforms are haemorrhaging cash and users are leaving in droves, Richard Osman and Marina Hyde attempt to unpick why these websites are now failing - and if we should celebrate their demise…

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How To Get Rich From Fan-Fiction 33:39

1M ago33:39

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Is sound on nature documentaries fake? How do golf camera operators follow those tiny balls? How can you become a fan-fiction millionaire? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of sport, literature and much more. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad…

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CELEBRITY TRAITORS: First Episode Reaction (Free Bonus Episode) 24:55

1M ago24:55

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***FREE BONUS EPISODE REACTING TO EPISODE ONE OF CELEBRITY TRAITORS*** Is this the best series yet? Have producers selected the right Traitors? Who is going to get killed first? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde review the first episode of The Celebrity Traitors. Is this the best series yet? Have producers selected the right Traitors? Who is going to g…

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Is Taylor Swift Punching Down? 43:27

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Simon Cowell vs The Taliban 36:14

1M ago36:14

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Did Simon Cowell do more for democracy in Afghanistan than the Biden administration? Do Strictly professionals know who they'll be paired up with? Who is Thomas Pynchon? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions from the world of television, literature and film. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show –…

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Have Gucci Made The World’s Worst Film? 51:07

2M ago51:07

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Why did Gucci bin their red carpet for a absurd 30-minute movie? Will a new AI generated movie kill Pixar and Dreamworks? Is Amelia Dimoldenberg Britain's greatest influencer? Richard and Marina review 'The Tiger', the new absurdist movie by Gucci's new creative director 'DENMA'. Is this the worst film of all time, and is all of culture heading in …

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Bake-Off, Boris' Book and Bad Movies 36:55

2M ago36:55

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Why don't contestants change clothing overnight on The Great British Bake Off? Was Snakes On A Plane a serious film? Did Boris Johnson get overpaid for his calamitous autobiography? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of entertainment. https://unherd.com/2020/01/cast-out-how-knitting-fell-into-a-purity-spiral/ Join The …

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What's Next For Jimmy Kimmel? 46:48

2M ago46:48

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**RECORDED ON MONDAY MORNING, BEFORE NEWS OF JIMMY KIMMEL'S RETURN** How can Jimmy Kimmel survive his MAGA-fuelled suspension from late night TV? Will Taylor Swift star in the reboot of The Bodyguard? And if so, who will play Kevin Costner?! Richard and Marina take a look at the state of American legacy media after Jimmy Kimmel's shocking suspensio…

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The Secrets Of Tipping Point 34:56

2M ago34:56

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What is the perfect episode of The Bill, and when did Richard dream it up? Are the counters on Tipping Point made of plastic or metal? Ben Shephard puts the decades long argument to rest. What would Marina and Richard recommend from books, films and music, to give children a solid foundation in their future entertainment tastes? Join The Rest Is En…

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Can The Rock Win An Oscar? 58:24

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With his performance in The Smashing Machine is this The Rock’s big push for an Oscar? Why on earth has MI6 joined Instagram? Who deserves the credit for Warner Brothers’ sudden box office hot streak? Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has bulldozed his way from WWE to Hollywood megastar. But with The Smashing Machine, an A24 production, is he finally angli…

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Should Children Watch The Shining? 34:50

2M ago34:50

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Why is the new Wuthering Heights adaptation too raunchy for Brönte fans? What is the best Stephen King adaptation? Why did Marina make her 9-year-old watch The Shining? All these questions, and more, answered by Richard and Marina. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free li…

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Has Morrissey Become Noel Edmonds? 53:46

2M ago53:46

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Why do bands all end up hating one another? Why don't young men write books any longer? Is the American sitcom doomed? Morrissey is attempting to sell all of his 'business interests' tied to The Smiths, because he is "tired of the disagreeable and vexatious characters" in the band. Richard and Marina dive into the world of legal disputes between ba…

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The Secrets Of Undercover Reporting 38:07

2M ago38:07

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What does it really mean when a reporter goes undercover? Are on-screen bodies ever achievable without the aid of certain “supplements”? Are your favourite TV shows scheduled so they deliberately clash? Just some of the questions Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer in this episode of The Rest Is Entertainment. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: …

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The Comedians Crazy For Saudi Cash 50:13

2M ago50:13

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The Riyadh Comedy Festival - Why are comedians heading to a country where free speech laws are so strict? Who is Travis Kelce aka Mr Taylor Swift? Is he just her plus one? How has Michael Jackson’s estate gone from hundreds of millions of pounds in debt upon his death to now being worth billions? Why are some of the world’s biggest comedians includ…

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Chris Columbus on Harry Potter, Home Alone and The Thursday Murder Club 56:35

3M ago56:35

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Is HBO's new Harry Potter series a waste of time? How did a rat-infested New York loft inspire Chris Columbus to write Gremlins? Could Robin Williams ever be replaced? Richard Osman sits down with director Chris Columbus to talk about his incredible career, run-ins with Spielberg and how he brought The Thursday Murder Club to screen. Join The Rest …

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Noel Clarke Loses To The Guardian 57:42

3M ago57:42

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Are the UK’s stringent libel laws preventing journalists from exposing predators in the UK media? Why are all pop stars seemingly non-stop? Why does Richard think of the Netflix adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club as his grandchild? Actor Noel Clarke has lost his libel case against Guardian over their sexual misconduct investigation. Richard and…

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The One Where They Talk About Laugh Tracks 29:54

3M ago29:54

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Why is Nick Faldo a villain at Madame Tussauds? Who has the most celebrity cameos in a music video? Why does Marina hate Eeeyore? All of this, and more, in one of our most riotous episodes yet. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes,…

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Is Strictly Going Alt-Right? 56:55

3M ago56:55

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Will Essex wide-boy Thomas Skinner derail Strictly Come Dancing? What does the all-out-war between the Beckhams and their eldest son tell us about modern celebrity? Real Housewives returns for a London run - should we care? Amid seemingly never-ending controversy Strictly Come Dancing have booked former Apprentice star Thomas Skinner. Will he BOSH …

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Is Marina Wrong About Hollywood A-Listers? 35:23

3M ago35:23

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Why does Hollywood STILL have a problem with hiring diverse directors? Is there a secret stash of cancelled celebrities at Madame Tussauds? Does Marina think Dungeons & Dragons is cool? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer a flurry of amazing audience questions from the world of showbiz. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experien…

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When Celebrities Become Cops 54:00

3M ago54:00

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Why are right-wing celebrities signing up as ICE agents? Is Anime bigger than The Superbowl? Can Amazon stop the Book-Slop deluge? From Elvis to Steven Seagal, Richard Osman and Marina Hyde unlock the history of stars becoming law enforcement. They also explore the story of anime and Amazon’s ongoing fight to stop the A.I Kindle scam of ‘Book-Slop’…

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Was Vogue Wrong to Publish a Fake Model? 31:51

4M ago31:51

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Why did a Gucci campaign swap a real woman with an AI generated model? Whats the biggest hit on Classic FM? Who has definitively the best job in showbiz - and is it Andi Peters? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde return to answer listener questions on everything, including a scandal involving a former PM and Rebekka Brooks' horse... The Rest Is Entertai…

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The Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson Love Story 55:58

4M ago55:58

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Are Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson made for one another? Is Jenna Ortega Gen-Z's biggest star? Why did the BBC's Destination X miss the mark? It's the love story that no-one saw coming, aging action star Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson are officially dating. Are the pair the ultimate Hollywood odd couple? British broadcasters are desperately seeki…

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Can Men Read? 37:31

4M ago37:31

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Can game shows change the rules to stop people winning? Why aren’t men reading fiction? Who pays for the glam squad red carpet appearances require? Your questions answered by Richard Osman and Marina Hyde. The Rest Is Entertainment AAA Club: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to our Q&A episodes, ad-free listening, access to …

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South Park vs Trump 58:47

4M ago58:47

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Is South Park the most important show in the world? Can Marina explain Roblox’s Grow a Garden to Richard? What makes Adam Sandler the most bankable actor in the world today? After South Park’s Trey Parker and Matt Stone signed a $1.5bn deal with Paramount, they kicked off their 27th season by taking aim at Donald Trump and Paramount themselves. Tru…

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The Two Billion Dollar Video Game 30:22

4M ago30:22

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Will the new Grand Theft Auto outsell the entire movie industry on release? Why do Tom Holland movies flop? How did Agatha Christie save Catholicism through a single letter? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on gaming, soundtracks and Taskmaster secrets. Plus - we embark on another edition of 'A-List Or Not'... The Rest Is Enterta…

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The Real TV Rich List - REVEALED 57:58

4M ago57:58

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Who tops Richard's list of the best-paid people in British telly? And is Gary Lineker *really* the BBC's highest paid star? Why do all celebs' faces now look the same after filler and botox? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde explore the annual BBC talent pay-list and 'spill the tea' on what the broadcaster's hosts are really paid, from Amol Rajan to Je…

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A Brief History Of Popcorn At The Movies 38:24

4M ago38:24

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Why did popcorn become the ultimate cinema snack? Do open letters work? And how long does it really take to film The 1% Club – and what does Lee Mack’s iPad have to do with it? Join Richard Osman and Marina Hyde as they answer all these questions, plus - how to avoid a comedian's cruel crowd work. The Rest Is Entertainment AAA Club: Become a member…

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The MasterChef Disaster - What Happens Next? 23:04

4M ago23:04

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John Torode and Gregg Wallace have been sacked from the BBC's flagship cookery programme MasterChef - but what happens next to them and the upcoming shows? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions about the latest scandal affecting the BBC. John Torode says that he has “no recollection of any of this” and “does not believe it happened”. …

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Mushroom Murders: True Crime Wars 54:17

4M ago54:17

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Why are mushrooms on the lips of every true crime podcaster? Has Google's new AI video software put the final nail in the TV and Film industry's coffin? Australia has been gripped by the case of Erin Pattinson, the recently convicted "Mushroom Killer". What does our obsession with murder and crime say about us as consumers? Richard and Marina discu…

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Chat Show Secrets, Restaurant Reviewers & Glasto Sound checks 32:29

4M ago32:29

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How does chat show culture differ in the US, and is it to do with where the host sits? What is the science (and magic) behind recreating magical worlds in theme park design? How do bands soundcheck at festivals such as Glastonbury? All this, and more, answered by Richard Osman and Marina Hyde. The Rest Is Entertainment AAA Club: Become a member for…

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The Salt Path Controversy - Explained 59:17

5M ago59:17

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Are the couple behind the phenomenally successful 'The Salt Path' lying in their incredible memoir? How has an AI band duped music fans around the world? What is the secret sauce to the Youtube sensation Hot Ones? The Salt Path rocked the world in 2018 when couple Raynor and Moth Winn told their real-life tale overcoming terminal illness and homele…

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Is Shakespeare Overrated? 34:21

5M ago34:21

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Can you save Love Island from the reality show graveyard? Why did a war criminal try to sue Black Ops? And is William Shakespeare actually any good? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of TV, Film and much more... The Rest Is Entertainment AAA Club: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to our Q&A ep…

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The Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sánchez Wedding 54:09

5M ago54:09

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Was Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Venetian nuptials this weekend the wedding of the century? Has Brad Pitt's career been saved by Apple's ad-heavy Formula 1 blockbuster? Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos finally wed his helicopter flying, children's book writing and astronaut beau Lauren Sanchez this weekend. From foam parties to flailing protestors …