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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. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Sponsored by Llo...

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. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Oc...

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 ap...

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. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Sponsored by Lloyds. L...

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 Let...

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. You can email any questions you have to therestisentertainment@goalhanger.com The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Brita...

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 ma...

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. You can email any questions you have to restisentertainment.com The Rest is Entertainment is brought t...

This week, Richard is joined by Bella Hull and Ivo Graham to discuss... TV Theme Tunes. To hear the rest of the episode, head to our website and become a AAA member. Our Summer sale is here: get an annual membership for a third off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, every bonus episode, and full access to our exclusive members' series. Sale ends August 31st, so grab it before summer's o...

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 rebo...

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. You can email any questions you have to restisen...

Was Prince Harry wrong to sue the Daily Mail? How did Olivia Dean and Sam Fender make chart history this week? Which pop stars should we thank for the resurgence of the vodka cranberry? Prince Harry and other high-profile claimants have lost their High Court case against the publisher of the Daily Mail. Should stars let sleeping dogs lie over historical allegations of journalistic malpractice? Oli...

What's the worst band name of all time? Is there a golden month for Netflix releases? Why can't East 17 get back together? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer questions on set list faux pas, underwhelming comebacks, and whether The Beatles is a good band name...or not. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Lloyds. 250 years on and s...

Is Taylor Swift the ultimate 'star-fucker'? Why is Katie Price an unstoppable force? Will Sky's purchase of ITV be a success? Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce finally tied the knot this weekend in Madison Square Gardens, with a select guest list of... 1,000 celebs. Richard Osman and Marina Hyde ask why someone would choose such an insane location, and if they'd have liked an invite to the epic nuptia...

What is Madonna-bootcamp? Why is Tom and Jerry so popular in China? Could one person fill the vacancies of Prime Minister, James Bond AND Doctor Who? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of film, TV and bad book sequels. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the natio...

Enjoy this teaser of Richard Osman's new bonus series 'World Cup of Everything' - the all-out, head-to-head battle to discover the Great British public's favourite of ANY category. This week, Richard is joined by Maisie Adam and John Robins to discuss... US Sitcoms. Our Summer sale is here: get an annual membership for a third off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, every bonus episode,...

Why has Kylie Jenner made a pair of glasses with 'Earth's Most Malevolant Dweeb' Mark Zuckerberg? How has Love Island become America's favourite show? And has Michael Barrymore made a comeback via TikTok? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss the enormous success of dating reality show Love Island, and why audiences are preferring TV lotharios over Hollywood stars. Kylie Jenner has partnered with...

Can a bad title kill a movie's chances at the box office? Why was the Game of Thrones table read so awkward? How do actors interact with enormous animated monsters? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of theatre, television and awful film names. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Lloyds. 250 years on a...

Does Hollywood have a problem with censorship? What's the best post-pandemic movie? Is Andy Burnham, Britain's next potential Prime Minister, actually cool? Amazon MGM Studios has dropped their upcoming Luca Guadagnino film 'Artificial', with some speculating it's because the movie features an unflattering portrayal of OpenAI founder Sam Altman. Is this yet another example of tech billionaires cen...

Was the 90s the last great decade of movies? Who will Tom Hanks be supporting at the World Cup? And which film does he think features his worst performance? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde speak to Tom Hanks about his acting career, opinions on sequels and his favourite tank from WW2. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Lloyds. 250 y...

Should the BBC have travelled stateside for the FIFA World Cup or stayed in Salford? And have bosses really cancelled the long-Running sci-fi stalwart Doctor Who? The World Cup has finally landed in the Americas, but time zones are preventing fans from watching the games. Richard Osman and Marina Hyde review the best and worst 'content' from the tournament, from Piers Morgan's podcasting attempts...

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde are joined by the master filmmaker himself - Steven Spielberg. The Hollywood icon answers your questions on the existence of aliens, being rejected for Bond and his advice to up and coming directors like Backrooms' Kane Parsons. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing...

Has Steven Bartlett inadvertently started the World War One of podcasting? Will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get married in Madison Square Garden? And why is America’s biggest news show having a very public meltdown? Diary of a CEO host Steven Bartlett sent the podcasting world into a tailspin after complaining that three glasses of wine ruined his health scores. But why is Bartlett so polarising...

Is Sherlock Holmes the most-played literary character of all time? Why do tabloids latch onto certain C-list celebs? And who would Marina like to see get a spin-off crime show? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions about TV, film, and the world of entertainment. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Lloyds. 250 years on...

Are Gen-Z filmmakers like Kane Parsons the new kings of Hollywood? Has Tom Hardy really been fired from the set of Mobland for upsetting Helen Mirren? And why is the author of the year’s biggest memoir facing a backlash from readers? YouTube native Kane Parsons has smashed box office expectations with his A24 horror film, Backrooms - becoming the youngest filmmaker to open at No 1 in the US. Richa...