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Will the celebs regret their final decisions? Is Maya 'too hot' to lose? Are these history's worst ever Faithful?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss the latest epic instalment of The Celebrity Traitors.

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What went on with THAT challenge? Will the Traitors fracture? Is Sharon a true Poundland Poirot?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde are back for another episode reviewing this week’s castle crises!

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What happens if George RR Martin dies before he finishes his book series? How do famous actors learn their lines? What are the dark secrets of celebrity publicists?

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman answer your questions on unfinished manuscripts, gay romance on screen and the world of tabloid kiss and tells.

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Are Russell Brand podcasts a case for good? Why is an anonymous male celeb trying to censor the press? Will shock Elizabeth Holmes doc win big at the Oscars?

Richard Osman and Marian Hyde discuss the growing trend of turning criminal trials into podcasts. Is this blatant sensationalism, or a good thing for court reporting?

A “well-known” man has asked the courts to stop two media organisations from publishing allegations of sexual offences against him. How would an injunction like this work?

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WARNING: SPOILERS FOR EPISODE SIX OF CELEBRITY TRAITORS

What obvious clues are the Faithful missing? Why is Michael Sheen about to fall apart? Who’s been the best booking so far?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde are back for another episode reviewing this week’s castle crises!

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Are the tasks becoming a production problem? Is Joanne in trouble? Which star needs to lighten up?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss episode five of Celebrity Traitors, including headlines accusing Studio Lambert of ‘acting like human traffickers’.

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What does the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger mean for you? Why are teenagers being invited to writers' rooms? Is Netflix about to re-try a disastrous 1960s psychological experiment?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of TV, film and news and discuss what THE landmark Hollywood merger means for your wallet.

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Who ‘owns’ the rights to a new wave of anarchic AI-generated characters? Has a Hollywood super-agent bought his way onto the Bestseller list? What is Marina Hyde’s new project?

A key character in the world of the ‘Italian brainrot’ meme universe has become the unlikely centre of a fierce legal battle. Can you copyright an AI-generated character, and what are the consequences?

Last month, Marina left The Guardian after 25 years as a columnist. She reveals exclusively on the podcast what she’s doing next, and why.

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WARNING: SPOILERS FOR EPISODE FOUR OF CELEBRITY TRAITORS

Are The Faithful comedians a force to be reckoned with? Why are shields such a headache at the round table? What time is Castle breakfast exactly?

Richard and Marina unpick the latest Celebrity Traitors episode as week two comes to a close.

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Can The Traitors get the game under control? Has Hannah Fry made the right decision? Will a herd mentality destroy The Faithfuls?

Richard and Marina discuss all the castle’s shenanigans as week 2 of The Celebrity Traitors kicks off…

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Can clever contestants bankrupt a show? Could Stacey Solomon be the next star of a Ryan Murphy epic? Why is Simon Calder always on BBC Breakfast?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of entertainment and offer a few pitches to the folks at Netflix.

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Has Tom Cruise just starred in the biggest Hollywood bomb of all time? Can Taylor Swift continue making great pop music? Why did Richard once get offered a glass of milk by TV's king of trash?

Tom Cruise & Alejandro Iñárritu's new movie Digger took a pitiful $8m domestically on its opening weekend - making it one of Hollywood's biggest failures. What went wrong? Who is to blame? And can anything be salvaged? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde have the answers.

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WARNING: SPOILERS FOR WEEK ONE OF CELEBRITY TRAITORS

Marina Hyde is joined by Traitors legend Charlotte Berman to review the first week of Celebrity Traitors 2027.

They discuss all the chaotic castle antics so far and answer the questions everyone is desperate to know... who goes next?

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With almost half a billion copies sold between them, Richard Osman is joined by fellow bestselling author - John Grisham.

He answers your questions on his writing routine, favourite adaptations and the problem with Hollywood.

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Did Strictly make a mistake by casting three presenters? Who would Richard cast as the next Traitors? Is the BBC erasing comedy history?

Strictly Come Dancing’s new presenting setup has seen headlines claiming the show is in ‘crisis’. Does the new hosting trio have a fundamental flaw, or is the real crisis elsewhere?

The BBC has upheld complaints against Katherine Ryan's racy joke about Victoria Beckham on Have I Got News For You. Where should the BBC draw the line on comedy censorship?

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The Rest Is Entertainment presents an exclusive chapter from Marina Hyde’s new book ‘What A Time To Be Alive!’ which is out now.

Welcome to the dystopian soap opera of modern times. Travel to space with Lauren Sanchez and Katy Perry, let the waters close over you as Bear Grylls baptises Russell Brand in the Thames, and experience the full body impact of the Gwyneth Paltrow ski massacre trial. Lettuce also remember Liz Truss, meet – and bid farewell to – the guy they called ‘No-Drama Starmer’, and celebrate the inaugural winner of the Fifa Peace Prize as...

Was Sydney Sweeney wrong to bare it all in her latest ad for a sports betting company? How do you hire an undercover actor? What are the best music videos of all time?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of TV, music and entertainment.

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Marina Hyde is joined by TV exec Tim Hincks and reality TV legend Kate Lawler to explore the history of Big Brother.

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Thank you to Endemol and The Big Brother team for allowing us to use their archive.

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Was Ed Sheeran's team right to drop Macklemore for his political comments? Is Nigella the perfect new host for Bake Off? Why is Tom Cruise beginning to look like Tig Notaro?

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Was the BBC right to cancel Ru Paul's Drag Race? Why do Brits still have to wait weeks to see Hollywood films? What was the only time Richard got into trouble with his publisher?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your behind-the-scenes questions of film, tv and flappy books.

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Is Mr Beast’s latest project a massive fail? How do you earn £100m from children's books? And can you buy prestigious awards? (hypothetically speaking… )

Mr Beast have teamed up with James Patterson to release a survival thriller, and one real-life reader could win $1m - but the charts have been unforgiving... has the shine finally rubbed off Mr Beast?

Beloved children's writer Julia Donaldson releases Gruffalo Granny, but what is the secret behind her £100m success story?

Nicola Peltz has been awarded a ‘Rising S...

Richard Osman is joined by the new Strictly Come Dancing hosts - Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe.

They answer your questions on the audition process, their presenting roles, and compete in a quickfire Strictly quiz.

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Who are the new Kardashians? Can internet stars save The Grand Tour? And is Anna Wintour’s reign over high fashion finally coming to an end?

Netflix wanted TikTok sensation Alix Earle and her family to be the next Keeping Up With the Kardashians, but their new show falls flat. Why can't traditional formats keep up with online stars?

Amazon has launched its Grand Tour reboot with three fresh faces taking up the mantle from Hammond, Clarkson and May. Why is hiring ‘unknowns’ a return to form for Top Gear?<...

Which showbiz haircuts have caused the most drama? What are the dumbest character names? Who would Richard nominate as his favourite Toms and Olivias in entertainment?

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman answer your questions on celebrity hairstyles, the VMAs and The Masked Singer.

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Is Dolly Parton’s greatest song actually a resignation letter? Is any internet hype real because of clipping culture? Who will take over the wheel for the Top Gear reboot?

Tributes are rolling in for Queen of Country Dolly Parton, who sadly passed away last week. Marina and Richard discuss her legacy as an entertainment mogul and businesswoman. 

Shorter clips of long-form content are everywhere at the moment. Is anything on your feed actually popular, or is it just stealth marketing?

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Which musician always books a plane seat for his hat? Does a horror final girl always have to be brunette? Could Kanye perform in North Korea?

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman answer your questions on book releases, KATSEYE and horror heroines.

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Will Meghan Markle REALLY be in a Guy Ritchie drama? Should Mr Brightside be the first item on the British Constitution? Why are the BBC beefing with YouTubers?

The Sussexes are returning to the UK amidst rumours that Meghan has been cast in Guy Ritchie’s hit The Gentlemen. Are the rumours true? And what TV format advice does Richard have for Harry?

Mr Brightside has now spent over 500 weeks in the UK Singles Top 100. How did it become such a cornerstone of British culture?

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Can a rap lyric lock you up? Why are there so many radio stations? What does Netflix’s deal with GTA 6 mean for the gaming industry?

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman answer your questions on film villains, the use of lyrics as evidence and the Edinburgh Fringe.

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Why are the big cheeses of the entertainment industry buying up sports teams? Is The Rock the next big country star? What does the micro-drama boom mean for actors?

Ex-Disney boss Bob Iger is buying storied basketball team the LA Lakers for a billion-dollar deal. Are sports teams becoming the new Van Goghs for the mega wealthy?

Dwayne Johnson is dipping his toes into country music. Marina gives an update on The Rock’s latest career pivot, and explains why his Oscar ambitions are far from over.

Is Spiderman’s box office success a bad sign for cinema? Which podcasting celeb did Richard almost take to lunch? What stars have lost the most from ‘backend’ deals?

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman answer your questions on movie star salaries, cinema screen formats and Postman Pat.

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Ian Fleming was a former spy, proud philanderer and true upper-class bon vivant - who better to write the ultimate spy thriller?

Welcome to the definitive podcast series on the story of James Bond, hosted by Richard Osman and Marina Hyde.

Our first chapter follows the life of Ian Fleming, from his hell-raising days at Eton to extreme S&M escapades.

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What makes a good sex playlist? How should we talk about Ariana Grande? Which unlikely star should become the next James Bond?

Marina and Richard have done a deep dive into sex playlists. Who is the undisputed king of music in the bedroom? And is there a scientific formula for the perfect lovemaking anthem?

Ariana Grande is taking a break from public life following scrutiny about her weight and appearance. Is the discourse around the pop star doing more harm than good?

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Are the cult of British Celebrity Boyfriends in trouble? Why are BTS boycotting the Grammys? Should Richard be worried about Count Binface’s manifesto?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on awards show boycotts, libel in books and celebrity breakup rumours.

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Are critics missing the point of Holly Willoughby’s YouTube show? Is Elon Musk leading a new era of Hollywood ‘Wokebusters’? What are the allegations against Jared Leto?

Holly Willoughby’s new YouTube show has provoked scathing reviews and comparisons to Meghan Markle. But are the critics right? And why are prime-time presenters swapping TV shows for YouTube channels? 

Oscar-winning Jared Leto has denied accusations of criminal sexual misconduct made by multiple women in a new BBC documentary. Richard and Marina discuss the documentary. 

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What actually happens at a movie premiere? Who is behind the fake food brands you see on TV? Does anyone actually read magazines anymore?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer questions on documentary intros, movie premieres, and AI writing in magazines.

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How do you follow up a monster hit like Charli XCX’s BRAT? Will a corporate buyout ruin Letterboxd? Are we all just content creators now?

With everyone from your dentist to your neighbour posting content, and massive companies eschewing traditional advertising to pay micro-influencers, are we all just influencers now? Richard and Marina explore the booming content creation industry… do dentists make better content creators than Premier League footballers?

Charli xcx has released her new album, Music, Fashion, Film, two years after the inescapable success of BRAT summer. How...

Who is the genius stylist behind Zendaya’s red carpet supremacy? Does publishing have a female violence problem? What do The Wizard of Oz and Shakespeare’s plays have in common?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer questions on celebrity stylists, unhinged album promotion and storytelling tropes.

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Did Elon Musk’s attack on The Odyssey backfire? Is Netflix in trouble with Wall Street? Why did the Mickey Mouse Club produce so many pop stars?

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has sailed to an enormous opening weekend and rave reviews. Has it made its MAGA critics look stupid?

Despite rising viewing figures, Netflix’s stock has plummeted. Is this a problem for the streaming giant?

Disney+ is rebooting the Mickey Mouse Club, which launched the careers of Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and Christ...

Why are British actors overrepresented in Hollywood? Will we ever be able to ‘smell’ films at the cinema again? Is Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey too long for a summer release?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer questions on horror film release schedules, book rights and past entertainment stories they wish they could have covered on the podcast.

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