The Rest Is Entertainment

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  • The Rest Is Entertainment pulls back the curtain on television, movies, journalism and more with Richard Osman and Marina Hyde using their years of knowledge, enviable contact book and wit to bring you what’s hot, and what’s not in the world of entertainment.
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  • Did Mark Zuckerberg steal Richard's Books?

    Did Mark Zuckerberg steal Richard's Books?
    Mar 31 2025
    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 TV? Richard and Marina delve into the murky world of LibGen, the Russian illegal archive that has ripped both host's back catalog of books and the possibility that Facebook has used it to train their AI chatbot. 'Last One Laughing' is the Jimmy Carr hosted hit for Amazon Prime, have the streamers finally worked out how to make great comedy for TV? And is Bob Mortimer the UK's funniest comedian? Finally, we've been given a sneak peak at HBO Max's Jake and Logan Paul documentary series for HBO. Why can't influencers draw their loyal Gen Z fans to watch their reheated formats on TV? Recommendations: Marina - The Entertainment Strategy Guy (Substack) & Graydon Carter - When The Going Was Good (Book) Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club for ad free listening and access to bonus episodes: www.therestisentertainment.com Sign up to our newsletter: www.therestisentertainment.com Twitter: @‌restisents Instagram: @‌restisentertainment YouTube: @‌therestisentertainment Email: therestisentertainment@goalhanger.com Producers: Neil Fearn + Joey McCarthy Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Video Producer: Jake Liascos Executive Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport The Rest Is Entertainment is proudly presented by Sky. Sky is home to award-winning shows such as The White Lotus, Gangs of London and The Last of Us. Visit Sky.com to find out more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • The Adolescence Director Answers Your Questions

    The Adolescence Director Answers Your Questions
    Mar 27 2025
    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 questions about the incredible cast, techincal challenges and that infamous drone shot. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club for ad free listening and access to bonus episodes: www.therestisentertainment.com Sign up to our newsletter: www.therestisentertainment.com Twitter: @‌restisents Instagram: @‌restisentertainment YouTube: @‌therestisentertainment Email: therestisentertainment@goalhanger.com Producers: Neil Fearn + Joey McCarthy Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Video Producer: Jake Liascos Executive Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport The Rest Is Entertainment is proudly presented by Sky. Sky is home to award-winning shows such as The White Lotus, Gangs of London and The Last of Us. Visit Sky.com to find out more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Adolescence Conquers the World

    Adolescence Conquers the World
    Mar 25 2025
    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 Stephen Graham drama. After the iconic Chris Rock slap at the Oscars in 2023, Will Smith's career and reputation has been in the doldrums. Marina and Richard have a plan to save the Fresh Prince's career, and it includes a big-old slice of Humble Pie. Recommendations: Marina - "Burn The Boats" is a Funeral for Joe Rogan's Comedy Career - Elephant Graveyard (YouTube) Richard - ‘Good Walk Spoiled’ & ‘A Season On The Brink’ - John Feinstein Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club for ad free listening and access to bonus episodes: www.therestisentertainment.com Sign up to our newsletter: www.therestisentertainment.com Twitter: @‌restisents Instagram: @‌restisentertainment YouTube: @‌therestisentertainment Email: therestisentertainment@goalhanger.com Producers: Neil Fearn + Joey McCarthy Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Video Producer: Jake Liascos Executive Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport The Rest Is Entertainment is proudly presented by Sky. Sky is home to award-winning shows such as The White Lotus, Gangs of London and The Last of Us. Visit Sky.com to find out more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins

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The Rest is Entertainment

Although I do not watch much television, I like Richard Osman's books, so decided to give this a try. I do enjoy this overall but Marina Hyde seems determined to say everything as quickly as possible - I believe the word is gabbles... It makes listening to her both distracting and stressful.

That said, if you like television, music, theatre, books, this is an interesting listen, but I don't listen to any other podcast in which a presenter seems so determined to say as much as possible as quickly as possible. If she slowed down, it would be much more listenable.

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Another cracker from the ‘Rest Is’ stable

Really like both presenters work so knew this would be good. Really interesting insight into how the entertainment industry ticks.

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Very funny, very informed, very good!

Absolutely LOVED this new podcast! Two of my favourite people as presenters, who are as clever as they are funny. They don’t just review different shows - you get insightful thoughts on production and background. They spar off each other perfectly - and was listening with a big smile on my face. Can’t wait for the next episode!

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Perfect Entertainment

I absolutely love this podcast. I do not watch much tv, Marina and Richard keep me informed. And both have so much knowledge, I feel like an industry insider. Marina is hilarious!

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Topical banter with personality & punch

Hosts are both charming, knowledgeable and straight talking on all things entertainment. Natural rapport between both too

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Balanced, funny, clever, and entertaining

Richard and Marina are the best; wonderful chemistry (platonic), always insightful, interesting, fun, and thought-provoking. I love the frequent ’insider’ glimpses into TV, journalism, writing, and movies.

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