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The Rest Is Entertainment

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BBC
Celebrity Traitors
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Taylor Swift
The Traitors
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Strictly Come Dancing
Sky
Donald Trump
Disney
Netflix
James Bond
Adolescence
Harry Potter
Eurovision Song Contest
Shakespeare
Reality TV
Product Placement
Doctor Who

Richard Osman & Marina Hyde share insider knowledge on TV, movies, and pop culture. Stay up to date on what's hot and what's not in entertainment with behind-the-scenes insights from Richard and Marina. As two of the most connected voices in the business, they provide a unique perspective on the latest television series, film releases, and cultural trends. Their podcast explores everything from me... more

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Latest Episodes

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 pitch... more

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 ... more

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 ... more

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.

The Rest is Entertainm... more

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Recent Guests

Charlotte Berman
Former contestant on Celebrity Traitors (Series 3) and strategic player
Celebrity Traitors (Series 3)
Episode: "The Boldest Move Yet?!" - Celeb Traitors Reaction (Episode 1 & 2)
John Grisham
Award-winning author of legal thrillers
Author
Episode: How John Grisham Sold 400 Million Books
Richard Curtis
Screenwriter and creator joining as a celebrity questioner
UK film/television industry
Episode: Richard’s Top 3 Music Videos Of All Time
Kate Lawler
Former Big Brother housemate, presenter, and podcaster
Big Brother participant; media professional
Episode: Inside Big Brother: Nasty Nick (Ep 1)
Tim Hincks
Television executive; former president of Endemol, now runs Expectation
Endemol/The Endemol group; Expectation
Episode: Inside Big Brother: Nasty Nick (Ep 1)
Johannes Radebe
Dancer, new Strictly host
Strictly Come Dancing
Episode: Strictly Hosts Exclusive: The Biggest Job In TV?
Emma Willis
Presenter, new Strictly host
Strictly Come Dancing
Episode: Strictly Hosts Exclusive: The Biggest Job In TV?
Josh Widdecombe
Comedian and presenter, new Strictly host
Strictly Come Dancing
Episode: Strictly Hosts Exclusive: The Biggest Job In TV?
Joe Marla
Guest (amazing guest mentioned in intro)
Episode: Have We Found The New Kardashians?

Hosts

Marina Hyde
Host with a strong background in entertainment media and culture commentary.
Richard Osman
Co-host with expertise in media, culture, and long-form discussion.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 5.9k ratings
  • Gone downhill.

    This week, Marina isn’t in it, and it has been great. So far Richard is inoffensive and clearly connected and knowledgeable. Marina is inflammatory. I don’t want to hear about Meghan Markle most weeks, this could be an amazing podcast if it was actually insider information and not just Marina’s tabloid opinions

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    j_crai
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Advert overload

    Love the podcast but the amount of adverts is absolutely ruining it. It’s gotten really really bad over the last few months.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ith01
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Dated and advert laced

    Advert pretending to be a feature, ad break, tiny feature stretch to 5 mins, ad break, ad pretending to be a feature. Tiny feature. Advert. End

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    M0dularmatt
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Dropped off significantly

    They started off well, but now it’s a bore. Maybe if Marina can go a week without talking about Meghan Markle that might help.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ronny8701
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Not for me any more.

    I don’t really watch TV and have never seen Pointless but I used to like Marina Hyde’s columns until she went full TERF. Richard Osman’s arrogance is very wearing though. He really does think he’s a genius when he’s actually a boor. Giving up on it because of the combination of bigotry and arrogance

    Apple Podcasts
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    Museum bod
    United Kingdoma month ago

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- Hosts' knowledge and banter are seen as a strength, with strong engagement on media industry topics.
- Conversations are insightful and culture-forward, though pacing and interruptions can be polarizing.
- Ad load and repetition are frequent critiques from listeners.

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How John Grisham Sold 400 Million Books
Q: What was the moment you realized your work could become huge in film and reach a global audience?
The film rights to The Firm were sold for $600,000, a turning point that indicated the potential for large-scale adaptations and helped catapult his career.
How John Grisham Sold 400 Million Books
Q: You've written over 40 novels, but how did you finish the first one given your busy life?
He learned to write first thing every day, even with a full-time job, and made it a habit of writing at least one page daily to accumulate a complete book over years.
Richard’s Top 3 Music Videos Of All Time
Q: What are your top three music videos of all time?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss a mix of classics and groundbreaking videos, with each host explaining how the visuals intensified their connection to the songs, and they compare the craft and cultural impact of choices like Sinead O'Connor's Nothing Compares 2 U and A-ha's Take On Me.
Inside Big Brother: Nasty Nick (Ep 1)
Q: Did you start to feel like you were playing god given the power to influence events in the house?
Yes, early on it became clear that producers and the diary room had real power to shape how events unfolded, but the participants determined the on-air reality through their own decisions, making the process feel like a collaborative, evolving narrative rather than a scripted one.
Is X Factor Back From The Dead?
Q: Is X Factor Revival a bad idea?
The hosts explain that reviving X Factor would be prohibitively expensive, would face renewed duty of care concerns, and likely fail to deliver a return on investment given current production costs and audience fragmentation, making a revival unlikely unless a major new economic model emerges.

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What is The Rest Is Entertainment about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two seasoned media commentators share insider perspective on television, film, and pop culture, blending sharp analysis with witty banter. Episodes commonly cover industry trends, celebrity culture, media strategy, and the business side of entertainment, often with guests or Q&A segments that illuminate casting, production, and branding. The show stands out for its culture-forward take, real-world industry context, and a rhythm that balances deep-dive insights with accessible, entertaining commentary. Listeners may appreciate candid debates, cross-media comparisons, and practical takeaways for anyone involved in media, marketing, or sponsorships who wants a front-row view of how entertainment gets made and marketed.

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Recent guests on The Rest Is Entertainment include:

1. Charlotte Berman
2. John Grisham
3. Richard Curtis
4. Kate Lawler
5. Tim Hincks
6. Johannes Radebe
7. Emma Willis
8. Josh Widdecombe

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