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, books and celebrity gossip. First up for discussion, is Nigel Farage a good booking for I'm a Celebrity? And will a stint in the jungle help his PR? Why did Jeff Bezos agree to an excruciating interview and photoshoot along with fiance Lauren Sánchez in American Vogue? And Richard explains why he loves the new Netflix game show version of Squid Game, while Marina takes a rather different view.
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 fatigue? Which of the Robbie Williams, David Beckham and Ronnie O'Sullivan documentaries come out on top, and the power the late Henry Kissinger wielded in Hollywood... plus how Richard broke Spice Girl Mel C's leg.
Calling all Swifties! Richard and Marina discuss the powerhouse that is Taylor Swift being bestowed TIME Magazine's 'Person of The Year'; Richard breaks down the battle for Christmas number 1 - and provides plenty of musical facts you can claim as your own; plus we reflect on the I'm A Celebrity finale and offer a whole host of book recommendations.
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 rationale of why they're releasing figures now, and with the festive season in full swing Richard and Marina examine the Hallmark Christmas movie production line.
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 of entertainment from why do people go on property shows and not buy anything? Has Marina come face to face with anyone she's taken to task in an article? And Richard fills us in on how much of shows such as Have I Got News For You are scripted plus other more Boxing Day tasty entertainment secrets.
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 across TV, movies, books and theatre. Richard also explains why longstanding titles such as A Question of Sport get cancelled, plus he lets us in on how the writing of his new book is coming along.
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 public interest in the scandal. Richard and Marina explain the slowburn of the story and why entertainment can play a key role in keeping stories in the public eye. Luke Littler was a tale that kept people glued to the darts over Christmas, but what can darts tell us about sport in general, plus Maria and Richarsd's favourite show The Traitor's returns and Richard has a plan on how he'd win plus The Golden Globes kicks off awards season.
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 is behind the success of Mrs Brown's Boys? Those and more of your questions answered by Richard and Marina in this episode.
Has Gladiators won the Saturday night ratings war with a splash of nostalgia? Talking of nostalgia, do we need more holographic tours of dead musicians in light of the news that George Michael may well be heading to a stage near you soon? Talking of ghosts, is there an issue in the world of literature with celebrities taking credit for ghost written books? Richard and Marina dig into it all on this episode of The Rest Is Entertainment.
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 do some get the column inches they do? Those questions and many more answered in this episode of The Rest Is Entertainment, get your question in via therestisentertainment@gmail.com
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 away victorious...
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 the book charts, the box office and music - when will the world wake up and recognise their true worth? Join Richard and Marina as they navigate these topics on this episode of The Rest Is Entertainment.
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 the chances of Bullseye returning to prime time? Marina Hyde and Richard Osman work through those burning entertainment questions and more.
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 and finally, inside Jeff Bezozs 60th birthday party. All that and a little bit more on The Traintors with Marina and Richard on this episode of The Rest Is Entertainment.
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 kept secret? Richard and Marina pull back the curtain on entertainment and answer your questions.
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 many films and TV shows being shelved despite being finished?
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 much-needed correction around Bob The Builder. Richard and Marina are back answering more of your questions on The Rest Is Entertainment.
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 questions answered, plus who will win the battle between Universal Music Group and TikTok? Richard and Marina getting into these topics on this edition of The Rest Is Entertainment.
Is their 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 shows? Another question and answer edition of The Rest Is Entertainment shining a light on those topics and more.
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 is taking up space on bookshelves at great pace. Plus a dissection of Dakota Johnson's Madame Web press tour, the return of Formula 1's Drive To Survive and which Gladiator Richard would have on House of Games.
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 perfect murder, and why is so much left on the cutting room floor of Hollywood?
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 pound creative deals but who is benefiting most from their new media empires, the Sussexs' or the Obamas'?
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 earn anything from Amazon discount deals? A bounty-full question... and answer edition of The Rest Is Entertainment with Richard Osman and Marina Hyde.
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 entertainment? Are we at the mercy of the 'dopamine cartels' aka big tech? Plus, GBNews - TV ratings or social media stats - where does their power lie?
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 glut of questions (and answers) on this episode of The Rest Is Entertainment.
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, the real cost of "what are you wearing?" and the Hollywood epidemic of Ozempic. It's not all about the Oscars though, as Richard celebrates Channel 5's fast turnaround documentaries in light of a forthcoming Glasgow Willy Wonka tell-all. Plus, is boxing now a reality show after the announcement of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson coming to Netflix.
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 empty cup acting.
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 many titles survive in tact? Finally - can you name the best paid actor in the world? Richard reveals who sits at the top of the list.
What constitutes a true story? Was You've Been Framed the gateway to TikTok? And, essential followups about retrieving props plus how Countdown works.
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-Johnson be taking over the role of James Bond from Daniel Craig? Finally, Donald Trump... how he is leveraging 'Truth Social' to bolster his bank balance?
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 taken in by Hulk Hogan, a correction is needed. Your questions (and answers) on this episode of The Rest Is Entertainment.
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 Death In Paradise more culturally significant than James Bond?
How easy is it to shut down busy public locations for films? How did Ridley Scott now harm any horses in Napoleon? How are quiz questions researched, written and checked?
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 signpost a new direction for the streaming giant? And why terrible political adverts are actually extremely effective.
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 your questions answered on this episode of The Rest Is Entertainment with Richard Osman and Marina Hyde.
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 dice on Monopoly being the next box-office success, and reflect on Ant & Dec with the final Saturday Night Takeaway having just hit our screens.
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 goes wrong who puts it right? Plus intimacy in films, what is the role of an intimacy co-ordinator?
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 Grant vs. Rupert Murdoch in The Sun's privacy case AND some exclusive news on the casting of The Thursday Murder Club film for the podcast.
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 very important question "why are green screens, green?"
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 Truss's book hasn't set the publishing world alight, however the PR would lead us to believe it has been a success... what is the real story? And celebrity chatbots, another indication we can't trust what we read, see or hear?
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 set, and what examples if any, are there of people appearing on shows before gaining fame and then being on the celebrity version?
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 bigger party than that of the Met Gala, but what is the history and how do you go about securing a ticket? Lastly on this episode, can Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson really backup his claims of being the hardest working man in Hollywood?
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 Roads, how much danger are the celebrities really in? Plus, why is to so hard to recreate sport in films?
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 average box office opening weekend, does it reflect the current health of Hollywood and the star power of Ryan Gosling & Emily Blunt? Lastly Doctor Who returned with Ncuti Gatwa as the new Doctor and the first taste of the BBC & Disney co-production.... how will this impact the franchise in the future?
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?
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 Festival is underway, and the world has seen for the first time Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis. A film long talked about and self-financed by the man himself, why has he had to put his hand in his own pocket, like Kevin Coster with Horizon: An American Saga, is it all vanity? Plus, Have I Got News For You is soon to be on US screens. Does the history of UK formats trying to make it in American show it will be a success?
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 a simple copy and paste? Plus how do shows such as Mr Bates vs. The Post Office avoid law suits from those that are shown in what could be described as, an unfavourable light?
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 misunderstanding cinema and if Netflix's new show 'Buying London' is any good, and what are the secrets of some of our favourite property programmes?
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 character traits when shows have many different writers? Those questions plus tips on if you're thinking of becoming a background artist from Richard and Marina.
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 grip on the music industry, and if the DOJ are successful what could it mean for live music in the UK? Loaded magazine is back... Richard and Marina trace it's history and that of 'lad mags'. Is there a bloodline to today's toxic masculinity? Finally, we have our hands on the second viewing data dump from Netflix and it has sparked a possible billion-dollar idea from Richard!
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 actors really spit on one another? Plus Richard provides the truth about whether he was once on Drop The Dead Donkey.
The boycotting by authors and attendees at literary festivals across the UK has taken hold due to sponsorship by investment fund Baillie Gifford. Will the boycotts do more harm than good to the overall literary world? Bad Boys 4 has been a surprise box office success. Is this the final piece of Will Smith's redemption puzzle? Lastly, what are the secrets of political TV debates and how can our leaders make themselves look their best?
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 much more.