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Goalhanger

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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The Rest Is Entertainment

Many of the reports around Wicked haven’t focused on the quality of the film, but once again on the appearance of one of its stars, Ariana Grande. Is the reporting on female appearance becoming more toxic than ever before?

Will a TikTok Grandma win the battle for Christmas number 1? Richard takes us through the historical runners and riders.

Our friends at More In Common carried out some polling based upon some previous show topics as promised. Does the UK think Jeremy Clarkson could be PM? What is Britain’s most loved Christmas song? And, most importantly which is the nation’s favourite Quality Street… Richard and Marina disagree.

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Producers: Neil Fearn + Joey McCarthy
Executive Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport
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Leave Ariana Grande Alone

As the government debates a new bill covering how AI has to abide by copyright laws, is it better for creative industries to keep their friends close but enemies closer?

Sephora, Drunk Elephant, Sol de Janeiro are at the front of what some have called an epidemic amongst 'tweens' (pre-teens). These beauty and skincare brands are often pushed by influencers but what does it tell us about modern advertising and commercialism.

Finally Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has upset the TV industry after attacking a lack of creativity and diversity. Do her points have merit or is it misplaced and is she simply looking to score some easy points?

Recommendations:

Marina - Richard Goodwin - The Spirits (Substack)

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Producers: Neil Fearn + Joey McCarthy
Executive Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport
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Lisa Nandy, Tech Bros & The Sephora Crisis

How are blind items reported on sites such as PopBitch or Deuxmoi and kept legally sound and how accurate are they really? If someone samples or covers your song, what can make you more money and set you up for life? When contestants give a wildly incorrect answer on a quiz show, how do presenters keep a straight face?

Plus, there's an update on which Quality Street are best. Are you team Marina or team Richard?

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The Truth Of Gossip Sites

What happens inside a Hollywood smear machine? This week Blake Lively filed a legal complaint which revealed private messages detailing an alleged campaign to tarnish her, after she accused director and co-star Justin Baldoni of misconduct on the set of “It Ends With Us.”

Where does this leave both parties and what does it tell us about the dark arts in Hollywood PR?

MrBeast aka Jimmy Donaldson released the much anticipated Beast Games on Amazon. Known for his big budget YouTube gameshows, Amazon gave him a reported $100 million to create a gameshow. Is it good? Does he manage to transfer from YouTube to streaming? What does it tell us about not just entertainment, but the world in which we find ourselves?

And lastly, some festive cheer. Richard and Marina look back on how linear TV bagged huge audiences as we all came together for Xmas viewing. Will Gavin and Stacey roll back the clock and deliver a multi-million audience?

Recommendations:

Marina - Inside No 9: The Party's Over (iPlayer)
Richard - Black Doves (Netflix)

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Blake Lively Bombshell & Beast Games

What is a little know fact about the Downing Street door that is in front of our eyes and set designers have to get right?

Richard and Marina reveal the art to the Match Of The Day commentary, why a signed book makes a special gift, and when is an opening night really an opening night?

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The Art Of Match Of The Day

The most popular show in Netflix's history returns for its second season. Does it carry the story along, and what does it say about culture now?

Richard and Marina also give us some of their recommendations for TV in 2025 but before that they tell us their heroes and villains of 2024. 

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Squid Game And Heroes & Villains of 2024

As we emerge from our festive slumber, enjoy some of our favourite questions (and answers) from 2024.

Why are cups on screen always empty? How do you substitute drugs? Why don't cameras get steamy in shower scenes? How would Richard commit the perfect murder?

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Favourite Questions of 2024

One the BBC’s programming jewels, The Traitors has returned. What has changed? Who is playing the game well? What is in store for us?

Marina has looked into her crystal ball and shares her movie predictions for 2025. What is going to boom and what might flop at the box office?

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The Traitors & Our 2025 Predictions

With Chris McCausland winning Strictly Come Dancing and the Xmas special being especially feel-good, has Strictly saved itself as the raft of upheld complaints and accusations that preceded the most recent series?

Richard lets us know if it’s possible to appear on several quiz shows and what producers are looking for in contestants.

Plus, was 2024 ‘the rise of celebrity surgery’ and will certain trends carry on into 2025?

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Has Strictly Saved Itself?

Are The Rock and Vin Diesel furious with one another or fast friends? With an on-again off-again beef brewing since 2016, Richard & Marina bring us up to speed on the latest in the action men saga after both showed some love for the other at the 2025 Golden Globes.

The LA fires have dominated the news cycles since they broke out with many famous names, as well as those behind scenes, impacted. With fewer films being made in Hollywood each year, will it fully recover from this latest blow?

Better Man, the Robbie Williams biopic where he is portrayed as a CGI monkey has bombed at the box office. With a hefty budget, where did the backing come from?

As mentioned in the show - 

The Rock & Vin Diesel and the oddly angled shot here

Will Tavlin’s Casual Viewing blog post here

Recommendations:

Marina - Beast Games (Prime Video)
Richard - Patrick Radden Keefe - Say Nothing (read)

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The Rock’s Beef With Vin Diesel

Are those people working, or eating their lunch, in the background of newsrooms live, or is it all faked? What is the thought process behind adaptations and who decides if it is best to adapt for film or TV? When reporters are in a war zone, do they have access to water, food, power? And how safe are they?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions. 

*** The first The Rest Is Entertainment Live takes place on Wednesday 4th December at the world famous Royal Albert Hall. Enjoy a live Q&A, podcast favourites and more surprises get your tickets at www.therestisentertainment.com ***

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Producer: Neil Fearn + Joey McCarthy
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