
The Rest Is Entertainment
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 media gossip to industry secrets, giving listeners the inside track on the world of showbiz.
Whether you're a fan of gritty dramas, blockbuster movies, or celebrity news, this podcast is your ultimate guide to entertainment. Richard and Marina offer fresh, expert analysis on the latest hits, star power, and cultural moments shaping the media landscape, making sure you’re always in the know about the entertainment world.
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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 media gossip to industry secrets, giving listeners the inside track on the world of showbiz.
Whether you're a fan of gritty dramas, blockbuster movies, or celebrity news, this podcast is your ultimate guide to entertainment. Richard and Marina offer fresh, expert analysis on the latest hits, star power, and cultural moments shaping the media landscape, making sure you’re always in the know about the entertainment world.
The Rest Is Entertainment Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to our Q&A episodes, ad-free listening, access to our exclusive newsletter archive, discount book prices on selected titles with our partners at Coles, early ticket access to future live events, and our members’ chatroom on Discord.
Just head to therestisentertainment.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestisentertainment.
For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.
Episodes (51)

The Secrets Of Undercover Reporting
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...
Are your favourite TV shows scheduled so they deliberately...

The Comedians Crazy For Saudi Cash
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...
Who is Travis Kelce aka Mr Taylor Swift? Is he just her plus one?
How has Michael Jackson’s...

Chris Columbus on Harry Potter, Home Alone and The Thursday Murder Club
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...
Richard Osman sits down with...

Noel Clarke Loses To The Guardian
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...

The One Where They Talk About Laugh Tracks
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....
All of this, and more, in one of our most riotous episodes yet....

Is Strictly Going Alt-Right?
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...

Is Marina Wrong About Hollywood A-Listers?
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...
Richard...

When Celebrities Become Cops
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...
From Elvis to Steven Seagal, Richard Osman and Marina Hyde unlock...

Was Vogue Wrong to Publish a Fake Model?
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...
Richard Osman and...

The Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson Love Story
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...
It's the love story that no-one saw coming, aging...

Can Men Read?
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...
Your questions answered by Richard Osman and Marina...

South Park vs Trump
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...
After South Park’s Trey...

The Two Billion Dollar Video Game
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...
Richard Osman and...

The Real TV Rich List - REVEALED
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...

A Brief History Of Popcorn At The Movies
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...
Join Richard Osman and...

The MasterChef Disaster - What Happens Next?
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...
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer...

Mushroom Murders: True Crime Wars
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...
Australia has been gripped by the case of...

Chat Show Secrets, Restaurant Reviewers & Glasto Sound checks
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...
What is the science (and magic) behind recreating magical worlds in theme park design?
How do bands soundcheck...

The Salt Path Controversy - Explained
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...

Is Shakespeare Overrated?
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...
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your...

The Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sánchez Wedding
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...
Amazon billionaire Jeff...

New Book Smells, Vanishing Shows & Never Auditioning
Why do new books smell like THAT? Why is Netflix deleting our favourite shows from their archives - and can they ever be recovered? And why doesn't Denzel Washington need to audition?
Richard Osman...
Richard Osman...

The Real Life Gossip Girl: UNMASKED
Who is the secret influencer behind the nation's most vile hate website? Has Rachel Zegler saved her career with her West End performance of Evita? How did DAZN secure the rights to the Club World...

Adam Curtis on AI, the BBC and Bucks Fizz
Adam Curtis is one of the UK's most iconoclastic and followed documentarians. His epic films, spanning decades of cultural and political history have become instant classics and gained him a worldwide...

Noel Edmonds And The Apocalypse
Can Noel Edmonds defeat Jeremy Clarkson in ratings? Why has the Deal Or No Deal supremo upsticks to New Zealand? Do the Chinese have the answer to the Hollywood box office crisis?
Richard Osman and...
Richard Osman and...

Which Celebrities NEED Media Training?
What is media training, and who is in desperate need of a long lesson in it? How do you get a fighter jet in your next big film? Do agents ever play their clients against one another in a bid for the...

Sydney Sweeney's Bathwater Bonanza
Sydney Sweeney is selling her bathwater… does this make her a bad feminist? Will the Nintendo Switch 2 become the biggest video game console of all time? Where are all the 'real' humans in...

Marina and Richard's Biggest Ever Argument
What is the ideal number of films to watch in a year? Child actors can earn a fortune, but who looks after, and protects their money? Is reality TV too woke?
How do you manage filming inside a busy...

Gossip: The New Frontier Of The Culture War
Is entertainment being weaponised as part of a culture war? Why aren’t we celebrating OnlyFans? The business is a massive UK success story. What can the way The Guardian asks for money tell us about...

The Books You Must Read Before Turning 18
Which novels must you read before your 18th birthday? How are routes planned for Race Across The World? Does 'Alien' have the greatest ever tagline?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your...
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your...

The Truth Behind ITV’s Daytime Cull
How will ITV's brutal re-scheduling of daytime affect the industry? Who is masked singer that's dominating the UK and US charts? Why is Netflix's targeting toddlers in their race to market...

Method Acting Sickos
Why did Jared Leto send co-stars used condoms and live rats while on set for Suicice Squad? Why can't you trust the Radio 4 pips any longer? And why did Richard spend hours watching Ben White say his...

Gary Lineker Leaves The BBC
Why has Gary Lineker's career at the BBC ended after 30 years? Who has been enabling Diddy for decades in his infamous 'freak-off' parties? Why did Marina queue for three hours in Westfield for a tiny...

Can The Pope Win Eurovision?
Can the Vatican enter Eurovision? What's the deal with the delegation delays? And what would Marina's darts nickname be?
With Eurovision just around the corner Richard & Marina bring your burning...
With Eurovision just around the corner Richard & Marina bring your burning...

Marina Explains The Beckham Family Feud
What's lurking behind the scenes of the Beckham family feud that's generating tabloid headlines? Has slasher producer Eli Roth created a new way to finance his horror flicks? Why aren't people allowed...

Prop Auctions, Celebrity Bodyguards & Football Chants
If you had the money, would you like to own a piece of Hollywood history? What are the most expensive props and movie memorabilia ever, and is there etiquette for who can take iconic items with them...

Is Trump Trying To Kill Hollywood?
US President Donald Trump has turned his tariff agenda towards the movie business by promising 100% tariffs on films made outside America.
Is this going to save Hollywood or only hasten tinsel...
Is this going to save Hollywood or only hasten tinsel...

The Most Dangerous Job in TV
Why do quiz shows have two hosts? What wizardry is used in the latest series of Black Mirror?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions, including how to encourage a penguin to act on...
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions, including how to encourage a penguin to act on...

How Liz Hurley Slid Into Billy Ray Cyrus’s DMs
Are we right to be cynical about Elizabeth Hurley’s new relationship with Billy Ray Cyrus? Why has Peter Andre donned a dodgy dreadlocks wig for his new acting role? Who will win Celebrity...

Marina's A-List
Can you guess how Marina will rate your favourite actor? Why do first editions cost so much? Does Beyonce hire too many songwriters?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions and explore...
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions and explore...

Can Jesus Save Hollywood?
Has Christian movie making resurrected the Box Office? Is 'Reacher' America's favourite TV Show? Why are celebrities obsessed with making hot sauces?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde explore the...
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde explore the...

Titanic, Tattoos & Trade Wars
Why are books rectangular, and what does it have to do with ancient Greek mathematics? How did Mike Tyson's tattooist almost bankrupt The Hangover franchise? And how was Star Wars almost derailed by a...

Will Saturday Night Live Thrive in The UK?
Will the British version of Saturday Night Live be a hit or miss for audiences? Is 'The Play That Goes Wrong' the ultimate theatrical experience? And will Richard's dream of a 'Thursday Murder Club'...

Clooney vs Trump
Donald Trump says that George Clooney is a third-rate actor - is he right? Does Hollywood have a nepo-baby problem? Should we actually judge a book by its (dust) cover?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde...
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde...

Minecraft: A Huge Mess But A Huge Hit
Is 'A Minecraft Movie' going to be the biggest hit of 2025? Do young people know or care about The Beatles? What was the inspiration behind Charlie Brooker's seminal 'Black Mirror'?
Like many parents...
Like many parents...

When Product Placement Goes Wrong
How did a Sex And The City product placement almost bankrupt Peloton? Do spy writers use actual murder methods in their books? And is Amol Rajan actually clever?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer...
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer...

Did Mark Zuckerberg steal Richard's Books?
Did Meta use millions of copyrighted books to train their latest AI chatbot? Has Amazon Prime struck gold with its latest comedy format 'Last One Laughing'? Will YouTubers ever crack traditional...

The Adolescence Director Answers Your Questions
We're pulling back the curtain of Netflix's biggest drama of the year - Adolesence.
In a show first, we've spoken to director Philip Barantini and Director of Photography Matt Lewis to answer your...
In a show first, we've spoken to director Philip Barantini and Director of Photography Matt Lewis to answer your...

Adolescence Conquers the World
It's the most talked-about show of the year so far. But has Netflix's 'Adolesence' put the final nail in the coffin of BBC and ITV drama comissioning? Richard and Marina discuss the sensational...

Will The Harry Potter Reboot Fail?
Will HBO's Harry Potter reboot cast a spell over a whole new generation of fans, or vanish in a cloud of disappointment?
Which late global music megastar once donated money to an unlucky loser on...
Which late global music megastar once donated money to an unlucky loser on...

Millie Bobby Brown Has Had Enough
As Disney's newest live-action remake of Snow White becomes the centre of America's latest culture war, facing backlash over casting, messaging and its portrayal of classic themes... Richard and...
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