The Rest Is Entertainment

Goalhanger

  • 58 minutes 16 seconds
    The Harry Styles Conspiracy

    Can Claudia Winkleman's new TV gig break the chat show curse? Why are Harry Styles' tickets so expensive? And are the #Larry rumours true?


    Claudia Winkleman is taking over the chat show mantle from Graham Norton on Friday this week, has her 34 year telly career led up to this moment - and will it be any good?


    Harry Styles' new album is getting great reviews, but why are his tickets so pricey? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde explore the lore behind the UK's biggest popstar.


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    Video Editor: Max Archer & Adam Thornton

    Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott

    Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy

    Exec Producer: Neil Fearn


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    10 March 2026, 12:05 am
  • 33 minutes 24 seconds
    The First Rule of Taskmaster

    What is the unwritten rule of Taskmaster that every comedian has to follow? How are bubble baths made realistic for movies? And what is Richard's favourite ever quiz?


    Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of TV, movies and much more.


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    Video Editor: Max Archer

    Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott

    Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy

    Social Producer: Bex Tyrrell

    Exec Producer: Neil Fearn


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    5 March 2026, 12:05 am
  • 58 minutes 48 seconds
    Dubai Influencers vs Iran

    Are expat social media stars in the UAE the real victims of the Iranian war? Has Netflix dodged a bullet by losing the Warner Bros. bid? Were The BRITs actually good?


    Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss how the Iranian drone strikes have impacted the influencer economy in Dubai. Is it really 'the safest place in the world'?


    David Ellison (and his dad's billions) have won the bidding war for Warner Bros. Who are the winners and losers in Tinsel Town?

    The BRITs on Saturday night were an excellent display of British music (with a fair amount of bleeping) How did they get it so right?

    Recommendations:
    Richard:
    Man On The Run (Amazon Prime)
    The Secret Agent (Film)
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    Video Editor: Charlie Rodwell & Adam Thornton
    Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott
    Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy
    Exec Producer: Neil Fearn

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    3 March 2026, 12:05 am
  • 39 minutes 2 seconds
    The Prince Andrew Newsmageddon

    How much will the photographer that captured Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor slumped in the car have made off that single picture? How are figure skating fees worked out? Is Breaking Bad's crystal meth accurate?


    Richard Osman and Marina Hyde chat about the former Prince Andrew, book recommendations and ice skating in another excellent QA episode.


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    Video Editor: Max Archer

    Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott

    Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy

    Social Producer: Bex Tyrrell

    Exec Producer: Neil Fearn


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    26 February 2026, 12:05 am
  • 42 minutes 38 seconds
    WTF is Clavicular - And Should You Care?

    Clavicular got brutally frame-mogged by an ASU frat leader - what the hell does that mean and why does it matter for modern celebrity? How does Logan Paul successfully selling a Pokemon card for $16m impact the world of collectibles?


    In a 'sub-lebrity' special, Richard Osman and Marina Hyde explore the dark world of Looksmaxxing, and how 19-year-old influencer Clavicular (real name Braden) has rode this controversial wave.


    Plus, a Pokemon card has been sold for a record-breaking $16m. We dive into the lucrative industry of collecting.


    Recommendations:


    Richard:

    How To Get To Heaven From Belfast (Netflix)

    Witch Trial - Harriet Tyce (Book)


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    Video Editor: Joey McCarthy & Adam Thornton

    Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott

    Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy

    Social Producer: Bex Tyrrell

    Exec Producer: Neil Fearn


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    24 February 2026, 12:05 am
  • 33 minutes 49 seconds
    Did Robin Williams Save Disney?

    How do the BRITs deal with sweary artists? What happens when an awards show goes off script? Who are the greatest voice actors of all time?


    In this Awards Show Special, Richard Osman and Marina Hyde delve into the world of seating plans and citation readers.


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    Video Editor: Max Archer

    Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott

    Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy

    Social Producer: Bex Tyrrell

    Exec Producer: Neil Fearn


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    19 February 2026, 12:10 am
  • 40 minutes 49 seconds
    The Gen-Z Trend Killing Pop Music

    How has Britney made $200m from her back catalog? Can gambling sites save live TV? Is pop music finally dead?


    Betting sites Kalshi and Polymarkets offer odds on every possible outcome in media and politics - can their enormous pockets reinvigorate live television? Richard Osman reveals conversations with big industry players that think just that.


    Britney Spears has netted a reported $200 million dollars for the rights to her back catalog, what does this tell us about the music industry, and the worrying trend for Fauxstalgia?


    Recommendations:


    Richard:

    Hitster (Game)

    Small Prophets (BBC2)


    Marina:

    Arcadia at The Old Vic

    Winter Olympics (BBC)


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    Video Editor: Joey McCarthy & Adam Thornton

    Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott

    Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy

    Social Producer: Bex Tyrrell

    Exec Producer: Neil Fearn


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    17 February 2026, 12:05 am
  • 27 minutes 29 seconds
    Who Is The Most Powerful Person In Hollywood?

    How does the world of red carpet jewellery work, and why has Margot Robbie been sporting bracelets made of human hair? Who won the Disney succession battle? And do stand-ups actually enjoy crowd work?


    Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions about celebrity jewels, Hollywood hierarchies and Richard's favourite font.


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    Video Editor: James Clayton

    Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott

    Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy

    Social Producer: Bex Tyrrell

    Exec Producer: Neil Fearn


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    12 February 2026, 12:05 am
  • 49 minutes 7 seconds
    Bad Bunny, Bondage & Dragon Sex

    Why did Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance rile MAGA up? Who’s to blame for the bloodbath at the Washington Post? And why do all the spiciest TV shows feature a cottage?


    Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss female desire on screen, why film studios have been slow to capitalise on it, and what they’d title a gay hockey romance.


    Bad Bunny’s halftime Super Bowl show angered Trump, but what does it tell us about the NFL’s plan to draw in new viewers?


    The publisher of the Washington Post has stepped down - what does this tell us about Jeff Bezos’s plans for his media empire? And should you ever fire someone over Zoom?


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    Video Editor: Joey McCarthy & Adam Thornton

    Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott

    Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy

    Social Producer: Bex Tyrrell

    Exec Producer: Neil Fearn


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    10 February 2026, 12:05 am
  • 33 minutes 42 seconds
    The Worst Celebrity Ads Of All Time

    Why is Jude Law's Uber Eats advert leaving a bad taste in everyone's mouths? How much do contestants get paid to go on The Traitors? And what are the production secrets behind creating luxury sets?


    Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions about production design, brand deals, soap operas and more.


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    Video Editor: Adam Thornton

    Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott

    Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy

    Social Producer: Bex Tyrrell

    Exec Producer: Neil Fearn

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    5 February 2026, 12:05 am
  • 48 minutes 36 seconds
    The Ryan Reynolds You Don't See

    What do Ryan Reynold's unsealed texts tell us about his power in Hollywood? Why has the world’s biggest TikToker sold his entire identity for a billion dollars? What did Marina think of the Melania documentary?


    Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss explain how Ryan Reynolds texts fit into the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni drama, and what they tell us about how power and fame in Tinseltown.


    TikTok superstar Khaby Lame has signed over his brand and AI likeness for an eye-watering sum - but what does the deal mean for the future of influencing?


    And Marina went to see the Melania documentary so you don’t have to. But has it actually been a success?


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    Video Editor: Joey McCarthy & Charlie Rodwell

    Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott

    Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy

    Social Producer: Bex Tyrrell

    Exec Producer: Neil Fearn


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    3 February 2026, 12:05 am
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