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Marina’s A-List
24 April 2025
In episode 142: Can you guess how Marina will rate your favourite actor? Why do first editions cost so much? Does Beyonce hire too many songwriters?Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions and explore the world of bottle episodes and writing credits.Plus we list the country’s top actors and Marina (and her imaginary gavel)…Can Jesus Save Hollywood?
22 April 2025
In episode 141: Has Christian movie making resurrected the Box Office? Is ‘Reacher’ America’s favourite TV Show? Why are celebrities obsessed with making hot sauces?Richard Osman and Marina Hyde explore the phenomenal success of religious programming in Hollywood – including the smash hit from Angel Studios ‘King Of Kings’. But why are LA’s rich and…Titanic, Tattoos & Trade Wars
17 April 2025
In episode 140: Why are books rectangular, and what does it have to do with ancient Greek mathematics? How did Mike Tyson’s tattooist almost bankrupt The Hangover franchise? And how was Star Wars almost derailed by a armed robbery?Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on plots of cancelled TV shows, how cinemas actually…Will Saturday Night Live Thrive in The UK?
15 April 2025
In episode 139: Will the British version of Saturday Night Live be a hit or miss for audiences? Is ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ the ultimate theatrical experience? And will Richard’s dream of a ‘Thursday Murder Club’ rollercoaster become a reality at Universal’s new Bedfordshire theme park?Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss the exciting news…Clooney vs Trump
10 April 2025
In episode 138: Donald Trump says that George Clooney is a third-rate actor – is he right? Does Hollywood have a nepo-baby problem? Should we actually judge a book by its (dust) cover?Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer questions on A-Listers, sports scoring and if they should lead an anti-capitalist coup.Producer: Joey McCarthy Senior Producer:…Minecraft: A Huge Mess But A Huge Hit
8 April 2025
In episode 137: Is ‘A Minecraft Movie’ going to be the biggest hit of 2025? Do young people know or care about The Beatles? What was the inspiration behind Charlie Brooker’s seminal ‘Black Mirror’?Like many parents across the world, Marina watched the Jack Black and Jason Momoa fronted Minecraft movie on the weekend. How has…When Product Placement Goes Wrong
3 April 2025
In episode 136: How did a Sex And The City product placement almost bankrupt Peloton? Do spy writers use actual murder methods in their books? And is Amol Rajan actually clever? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer questions on Killing Eve, The White Lotus and why the final season of Game Of Thrones flopped. Producers:…Did Mark Zuckerberg steal Richard’s Books?
1 April 2025
In episode 135: 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…The Adolescence Director Answers Your Questions
27 March 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. Inside This Episode How did they find Owen Cooper, the…Adolescence Conquers the World
25 March 2025
In episode 133: It’s the most talked-about show of the year so far. But has Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ put the final nail in the coffin of BBC and ITV drama commissioning? 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…Will The Harry Potter Reboot Fail?
20 March 2025
In episode 132: Will HBO’s Harry Potter reboot cast a spell over a whole new generation of fans, or vanish in a cloud of disappointment? Which late global music megastar once donated money to an unlucky loser on Deal Or No Deal? What is the secret behind the success of the New York Times puzzles?…Millie Bobby Brown Has Had Enough
18 March 2025
Richard and Marina go inside Hunted, one of Channel 4’s recent success stories. What’s real? Is there producer interference? What techniques can help you avoid the hunters?