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Podcast · 311 episodes

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by Goalhanger · English

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. 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.

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Introducing: The World Cup Of... TV Theme TunesThe Rest Is Entertainment hosts a “World Cup of TV Theme Tunes,” using Focal Data polling to seed popular British TV theme tunes into quarter-finals, then arguing favorites until the British public…21 Jul 2026 · 10 min · 6 chapters
How The Odyssey Won The Culture WarThe Rest is Entertainment discusses (1) why Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey (The Odyssey) became a breakout “culture war” win, (2) why Netflix’s stock fell despite subscriber/revenue growth, and (3)…20 Jul 2026 · 54 min · 21 chapters
Why Are Brits So Good At Acting?Q&A episode of The Rest is Entertainment covering: whether The Odyssey is too long; why British actors are overrepresented in Hollywood; future immersive entertainment beyond sound (smell, haptics);…15 Jul 2026 · 33 min · 14 chapters
Prince Harry's 'Idiotic' Legal BattleThe Rest is Entertainment episode focuses on three main topics. First, Prince Harry and other claimants (Elton John, Doreen Lawrence, Sadie Frost, Liz Hurley, and Stephen Lawrence’s mother) lose a…13 Jul 2026 · 49 min · 21 chapters
Bad Band Names, Set List Dramas and Failed ComebacksThe episode discusses: (1) whether festival audiences should influence set lists, sparked by Becky Hill being booed at Transmit Festival for playing only new music; the hosts argue artists should…8 Jul 2026 · 30 min · 9 chapters
Was Taylor Swift's Wedding Cringe?The episode of The Rest is Entertainment debates Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding spectacle: “Was it cringe?” Topic: the meaning of a Madison Square Garden wedding, the power/branding of…6 Jul 2026 · 50 min · 22 chapters
Could Kathy Burke Be Bond?Q&A on entertainment and media industry issues, including (1) why Madonna’s Universal biopic may have died after “Madonna boot camp” casting, (2) China’s history of Tom and Jerry vs the near-total…1 Jul 2026 · 30 min · 17 chapters
World Cup Of... US SitcomsA “World Cup” style debate where Maisie Adam and John Robbins predict and then reveal the British public’s favorite US sitcom, using a shortlist of top shows and bracket-style quarterfinals,…30 Jun 2026 · 35 min · 17 chapters
Kylie Jenner's 'Pervert Glasses'The episode (The Rest is Entertainment) first examines how Love Island became the biggest global TV show by shifting from “Celebrity Love Island” to ordinary contestants, and how reality TV’s…29 Jun 2026 · 50 min · 25 chapters
What's In A Name? The Worst Movie Titles EverMarina Hyde and Richard Osman answer listener questions about table reads, then discuss adapting TV IP for the West End, terrible movie titles, and how actors interact with CGI creatures.24 Jun 2026 · 37 min · 17 chapters
Andy Burnham - Our First Indie-Kid PM?The hosts discuss (1) Amazon dropping the near-finished film Artificial, about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and what it suggests about tech influence and media self-censorship; (2) whether UK politician…22 Jun 2026 · 57 min · 17 chapters
Tom Hanks on Toy Story, Sequels and The Scene He RegretsTom Hanks appears on The Rest’s Entertainment Q&A (Marina Hyde and Richard Osman) and answers listener questions.17 Jun 2026 · 38 min · 17 chapters
Has The BBC Really Cancelled Doctor Who?The World Cup as a “social media event” reshaping how sport is consumed, plus a clarification that Doctor Who hasn’t been cancelled—BBC is putting it out to tender.15 Jun 2026 · 51 min · 19 chapters
Steven Spielberg: I Was Turned Down for BondSteven Spielberg answers listener questions about aliens and his new film Disclosure Day, plus filmmaking philosophy, young directors, and why he wasn’t allowed to direct Bond.10 Jun 2026 · 29 min · 14 chapters
The Steven Bartlett Podcast Pile-OnThe hosts discuss the “Stephen Bartlett discourse” sparked by a remark on Diary of a CEO about how “a couple of glasses of wine” ruined his next three days, plus the wider podcasting/wellness…8 Jun 2026 · 59 min · 30 chapters
Kylie Minogue, Sherlock Holmes & Venezuela FuryQ&A episode of The Rest is Entertainment (Marina Hyde and Richard Osman).3 Jun 2026 · 31 min · 16 chapters
Backrooms: Has YouTube Just Saved Hollywood?The Rest is Entertainment discusses the horror film Backrooms’ breakout success and what it signals about Hollywood’s shifting pipeline from YouTube to cinema, plus two other entertainment stories:…1 Jun 2026 · 51 min · 24 chapters
Would Coldplay Win Eurovision?The hosts and listeners debate the best Bond theme (with a ranked top 10), discuss the “TV/film makes rare things seem common” phenomenon with examples, and then turn to Eurovision—costs, public…27 May 2026 · 39 min · 15 chapters
Married At First Sight: Tip Of The Iceberg?The episode discusses three current media controversies and one sports/entertainment spectacle.25 May 2026 · 58 min · 27 chapters
Marina Is Wrong About The Best Bond ThemeThe Rest is Entertainment (Q&A) covers: (1) why Americans love celebrity roasts, using the Netflix Kevin Hart roast as the main example; Marina and Richard argue roasts work when cruelty is balanced…20 May 2026 · 36 min · 11 chapters
Have Tradwives Killed Feminism?The episode asks “Have Tradwives killed feminism?” and examines why “tradwife” content is so popular online.19 May 2026 · 28 min · 7 chapters
Elon Musk vs Christopher NolanThe Rest is Entertainment discusses (1) Elon Musk criticizing Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey casting—Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy—(2) the return of BBC snooker quiz show Big Break, and (3) why Cannes…18 May 2026 · 47 min · 22 chapters
Paul McCartney Answers YOUR QuestionsThe Rest Is Entertainment Q&A with Paul McCartney, promoting his new album “The Boys of Dungeon Lane.” They discuss fame’s evolution (60s vs today), staying “normal,” fandom and social…13 May 2026 · 36 min · 14 chapters
Beckham's Nepo Baby NightmareNepo babies and celebrity industry gatekeeping; plus fallout from the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni pretrial settlement, ITV’s The Neighbourhood ratings, and brief celebrity fame reflections.11 May 2026 · 55 min · 19 chapters