- 31 minutes 21 secondsHow Not To Become A Meme
Which celebrities have the most meme-able faces? Where does breaking the fourth wall come from, and who did it best? Who are the best famous quizzers?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions about TV, film and the world of entertainment.
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Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations.
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6 May 2026, 11:05 pm - 23 minutes 16 secondsIntroducing: The Book Club
Is The Hound of the Baskervilles the Greatest Mystery Ever Written?
What is the true story that inspired Arthur Conan Doyle's best-seller? Why have there been so many portrayals of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson in media beyond the novels? Is this the greatest Sherlock story ever told?
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5 May 2026, 11:05 pm - 56 minutes 24 secondsWill Ross Kemp Win Celebrity Traitors?
Have producers made a massive casting error in the next season of Celebrity Traitors? Why is Linger by the Cranberries seeing a massive resurgence? Is Jacob Elordi a dead cert for 007?
Michael Sheen, Bella Ramsey and Richard E. Grant are among the 21 stars heading to the Highlands for a new series of Celebrity Traitors. Who do Richard and Marina think will make the best Traitors and Faithfuls?
The Cranberries’ 1993 classic, ‘Linger’ is everywhere right now - from Tik Tok to Hulu’s Love Story. Why is the hit song captivating younger generations? And why are record labels prioritising ‘sync deals’ over traditional promotion?
Four years on from Daniel Craig’s last film, the James Bond franchise is yet to confirm the new 007. But who’s the current favourite? Why is the casting process taking so long? And Marina reveals her tip-off about a prime candidate.
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Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations.
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4 May 2026, 11:05 pm - 33 minutes 30 secondsOur Most WTF Celebrity Couples
Will Millie Bobby Brown’s ghostwriter get paid for the film adaptation of her book? What’s the real reason the footage from Parliament is such bad quality? And what acting tips can Meryl Streep give our audience?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions about TV, film and the world of entertainment.
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29 April 2026, 11:05 pm - 50 minutes 27 secondsBible Study With Russell Brand
Who’s funding Russel Brand’s cringe-inducing Christian reinvention? How has Channel 5 become a powerhouse of small-screen drama? And has fashion's biggest night been turned into an Amazon advert?
Disgraced comedian Russel Brand is now a Christian influencer. But which MAGA talking head is behind his new book? How did he embarrass himself on Piers Morgan’s chat show?
Tech titans Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are funding this year’s Met Gala - is this proof that fashion has capitulated to Silicon Valley? And has Anna 'Nuclear' Winter finally been defeated?
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27 April 2026, 11:05 pm - 35 minutes 51 secondsHitler vs Hitchcock
Do celebrity petitions ever make a difference? How did Jess Glynne become a meme millionaire? And why is it so tricky to film things in LA?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions about TV, film and celebrity doppelgangers.
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22 April 2026, 11:05 pm - 51 minutes 59 secondsRupert Murdoch Is A Messy Bitch
Internet personalities Alex Cooper and Alix Earle are feuding - but why might this be a good thing for both of them? Will the new Michael Jackson film be a hit, and should you go and see it? And is nonagenarian Rupert Murdoch a messy bitch?
The drama between podcast mogul Alex Cooper and influencer Alix Earle has set social media alight - but is it all a PR stunt? And what are the economics behind celebrity feuds?
The Michael Jackson biopic is set for a record opening. Richard Osman and Marina Hyde assess the morality of the Jackson estate.
Made in Chelsea cast member Binky Felstead has ignited a row over influencer freebies after she asked for a complimentary birthday cake from a London bakery. Are influencers becoming the UK's most hated profession?
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20 April 2026, 11:05 pm - 33 minutes 3 secondsThe Pop Culture Moment That Broke Our Hearts
Which celebrity death still brings Marina to tears? Is Martin Lewis irreplaceable? What is a redshirt?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde tackle your questions on TV, film and the world of entertainment.
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15 April 2026, 11:05 pm - 53 minutes 59 secondsEuphoria: Exploitation or Empowerment?
Does Euphoria have the most star-studded cast in TV history? Why is Sam Altman buying a tiny podcast for almost $200m? Are film sets safe from drone attacks by YouTubers?
HBO's racy cult teen drama Euphoria returned to our screens this week. Why did the A-List cast of Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi and Colman Domingo return to the super-controversial show?
Warner Bros are taking legal action against a drone pilot who flew over the set of the new Harry Potter series - but can they defeat the spoilers?
OpenAI has bought a niche business podcast for a small fortune, we ask why its embattled founder Sam Altman is struggling for a new narrative.
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13 April 2026, 11:15 pm - 30 minutes 13 secondsThe Toughest Job In Entertainment
How do the BBC find hosts last minute when hosts are off ill (or sacked?). Is musical translation the hardest job in entertainment? What is the most mentioned brand in chart history?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of entertainment.
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8 April 2026, 11:05 pm - 42 minutes 59 secondsThe Wild West of Noughties Reality TV
Why are our TVs being flooded with documentaries about the problematic reality shows of the 2000s? Do Ai companies really care about killing Hollywood? How did niche French Existentialist theatre from the 90s inspire the biggest reality hit in history?
The biggest (and most shocking) reality TV shows of the 90s and 00s are getting the 'tell-all' documentary treatment. Why did our culture create such a toxic environment for contestants, and has anything really changed?
Sora2, the supposed film studio killer, has been shuttered by OpenAI. Can Hollywood breathe a sigh of relief, or is it because they're irrelevant to the tech titans of Silicon Valley?
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