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The Secrets Of Channel 4’s Hunted
13 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?The Power Of Drive To Survive
11 March 2025
Drive To Survive, the colossal Formula 1 Netflix hit returns to our screens. How has it shaped reality sport documentaries that now dominate the documentary space and what can we expect from the latest series? The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo all announced as 2025 Glastonbury headliners. Something for everyone and yet like every year there are cries of “worst lineup ever”. Richard and Marina discuss if it is the worst ever and provide a bluffers guide to some of the names playing. Marina has sat through With Love, Meghan so you don’t have to. She has thoughts. Recommendations: Marina – Israel and the Palestinians: The Road to 7th October (iPlayer) Richard – Amandaland (iPlayer) 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: [email protected] 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 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/trie It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesShrek 5, Book Signings & Going For Gold
6 March 2025
It’s the first Shrek movie in almost a decade, but why are fans outraged over the new animation style – could this spell disaster for Dreamworks? Richard and Marina answer your burning entertainment questions; including the true identity of Mr Blobby, how to sign 45,000 books a year and whether its time to reboot ‘Going For Gold’. 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: [email protected] 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 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/trie It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesThe Oscars: Does Anyone Care Any More?
4 March 2025
Did Anora deserve its Oscars clean sweep, why are audiences switching off – and why did Adrien Brody chuck chewing gum at his wife? Richard & Marina share their thoughts on Hollywood’s biggest night, plus dig into Jeff Bezos’ new regime at the Washington Post. Recommendations: Richard – Toxic Town (Netflix) 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: [email protected] 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 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/trie It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesOscars, Clichés and Cool
27 February 2025
We deal with the fallout of Richard and Marina’s debate over who and what is ‘cool’ with a third voice joining the conversation… but whose side are they on? Movies are full of clichés, Marina shares her dramatic pet peeves. Richard explains the politics of hosting awards ceremonies from seating plans to scripting nominee announcements. 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: [email protected] Producers: Neil Fearn + Joey McCarthy Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Executive Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/trie It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBond and Meghan Markle’s Big Gamble
25 February 2025
After Richard & Marina asked if Bond was in crisis on last week’s show, longtime custodians of ‘brand Bond’ Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson announced they are stepping down. Who will next play the role of Bond, and the likelihood of future films or spinoffs, are now in Amazon’s hands. Following this bombshell announcement Marina takes us inside the bombshell story and why they’re stepping back now. In episode 125: Meghan Markle has had yet another rebrand. Ahead of her Netflix lifestyle series drops on Netflix on March 4th – Marina and Richard ask if this is the final chance for the Duchess of Sussex to launch the next Goop? Recommendations: Richard – Blatro (iPhone App) Marina – Joan Rivers Fashion Police (YouTube)Have Celebs Lost Their Cool?
20 February 2025
In episode 123: ‘Is James Bond In Crisis?’: Peter Kay is well into the final stretch of his tour but this week he made headlines for having audience members removed for heckling. Are there rules around heckling? Has it gotten worse in recent years? Where did the word come from? James Bond appears to have gone AWOL from our screens. With over four years passing since Craig’s finale in No Time To Die, why can’t 007’s producers and their new owners (Amazon) come together and make a new film? The most beautiful, hilarious and luxurious show is back on TV. The White Lotus returns. Richard and Marina take us inside the show, the secrets to it success and why brands are seemingly draw to it. Recommendations: Richard – Boyzone – No Matter What (Sky Documentaries)Is James Bond In Crisis?
18 February 2025
In episode 123: ‘Is James Bond In Crisis?’: Peter Kay is well into the final stretch of his tour but this week he made headlines for having audience members removed for heckling. Are there rules around heckling? Has it gotten worse in recent years? Where did the word come from? James Bond appears to have gone AWOL from our screens. With over four years passing since Craig’s finale in No Time To Die, why can’t 007’s producers and their new owners (Amazon) come together and make a new film? The most beautiful, hilarious and luxurious show is back on TV. The White Lotus returns. Richard and Marina take us inside the show, the secrets to it success and why brands are seemingly draw to it. Recommendations: Richard – Boyzone – No Matter What (Sky Documentaries)Why Kids Must Watch More TV
13 February 2025
In episode 122: ‘Why Kids Must Watch More TV’: Should new parents let their children watch TV? Richard and Marina’s answer may surprise you. Plus: we tell you how much it costs to get Snoop Dogg to feature on your song and Amanda Holden spills the beans on her epic new renovation programme with Alan CarrGino D’Acampo & The Superbowl
11 February 2025
In episode 121: ‘Gino D’Acampo & The Superbowl’: Which million-dollar ad slots captured Richard and Marinas attention at the Superbowl this weekend? And will Trumps presidency halt raps love affair with the prestigious half-time show? Billie Eilish is the latest singer to flog their perfume, but where does it sit in the pantheon of celebrity fragrances? 2025 is already proving to be another difficult year for men. Celebrity chef and presenter Gino DAcampo has been accused of inappropriate and intimidating behaviour on set. Once again what does this tell us about production culture behind some of TVs biggest shows?Millionaire Mutts & The Power Of JK Rowling
6 February 2025
In episode 120: ‘Millionaire Mutts & The Power Of JK Rowling’: The documentary series 24 Hours In Police Custody is a jewel in Channel 4’s crown, Richard and Marina go inside the custody suite to learn the shows secrets. How far can you stretch the truth on Would I Lie To You? When do actors get paid? Has the wrong episode of a soap ever been broadcast? Just a few of the questions that are answered in this episode of The Rest Is Entertainment.Have We Passed Peak Kardashian?
4 February 2025
In episode 119: ‘Have We Passed Peak Kardashian?’: Is it the end of the road for reality TV’s first family? Marina gives Richard a crash course on the dizzying world of the Kardashians. Dan Brown is back. The literary phenomenon behind The Da Vinci code returns with a new book, the phenomenally successful author behind Angels & Demons, The Da Vinci Code and more returns with The Secrets of Secrets later in the year. The reception to his books hasnt always been kind, but is the criticism fair or is it once again an example of critics and the public wanting different things? We’re now just a few weeks out from the Oscars. It isn’t always the best in their respective categories that win with jockeying and the politics of Hollywood playing a major role. Listen for the inside track on the PR plan to win an Oscar statuette. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club for ad free listening and access to bonus episodes: www.therestisentertainment.com Recommendation: Richard – Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job (iPlayer)