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The Return Of Phillip Schofield
1 October 2024
After his sacking from This Morning and public fall from grace, Phillip Schofield has returned to our screens on Channel 5’s Cast Away. Marina gives her take on his on grasp at redemption. Bridgerton, Netflix’s biggest show, has spawn many official immersive experiences but an unofficial experience hit the headlines this week after failing to…Grand Designs and Made-up Bands
26 September 2024
Does any money change hands for those taking part in Grand Designs? Kevin Mcleod answers directly! The Grand Tour has come to it’s conclusion and as ever featured some amazing stunts but what is the process for shows cleaning up after themselves? Why are book shelves featuring so many Japanese cat books? Plus, is AI…The Biggest Flop Of All Time?
24 September 2024
Potentially the biggest flop of all time isn’t from Hollywood, in publishing, or on the small screen. Richard & Marina discuss the failing of Sony’s Concord, an online shooter game taken offline just two weeks after release. From huge flop to huge success, The Chosen is perhaps the most popular TV show in the world…When Autobiographies Go Too Far
19 September 2024
If a celebrity confesses to a crime in a book what is the legal fallout? How “real” is one of Richard’s favourite shows, The Parisian Agency? And, what are the motivations for The Chasers and other quizzers? Isn’t it a bit mean to potentially deprive people or charities of money? More of your questions answered…Is The Bear REALLY a Comedy?
17 September 2024
If you’ve ever watched The Bear then you’ll have seen anxiety inducing moments of real restaurant culture, tense family shouting matches and a ton more drama… however at the likes of the Emmys awards and the Golden Globes it is considered a comedy. Why? The West End is in rude financial health with musicals and…Typecasting, Typefaces and Greatest Hits
12 September 2024
In Race Across The World the font used gets a credit… why? This question was sent in by a big name in TV so we hunted down an answer. Is it beneficial when actors are typecast? What are Marina and Richard’s top 3 Britpop bands (that aren’t Oasis)? Just a few of the questions answered…How To Publish A Bestseller
10 September 2024
What happens in the week of a major book being published? Richard gives the inside track as this week his new book ‘We Solve Murders’ is released worldwide. Marina and Richard are also talking, in the wake of the fake Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce relationship contract, fake romances aka ‘showmances’. What is a ‘showmance’…What Has Gone Wrong With Star Wars?
5 September 2024
The Acolyte, the latest big money Star Wars show from Disney, has been cancelled after one series. Richard & Marina answer the question as to why, and what has happened to the Star Wars franchise. Also in this episode the secrets behind Total Wipeout, the success of CBeebies Bedtime Stories (and what books Marina &…Inside The Oasis Reunion
3 September 2024
If you missed it, Oasis are back. Noel and Liam Gallagher appear to have buried the hatchet and reformed one the UK’s seminal bands for a tour in 2025. Tickets for said tour sold-out but note without controversy. Richard and Marina discuss the ticketing situation and the possible reasons for the Gallagher brothers to get…Pitching Buckaroo To Spielberg
29 August 2024
Did Richard pitch ‘Buckaroo The Movie’ to Steven Spielberg? How important are the timings of ad-breaks and features on radio to the routine of our lives? What is the history of ‘cold opens’ in TV and what purpose do they serve? Has James Bond always loved a brand endorsement? Just a few of the questions…The Crazy Rise and Fall Of Cameo
27 August 2024
Cameo was a runaway business success during the world’s lockdown but it has cut staff and is struggling to even pay small fines. What has happened to the celebrity video service? Have you heard of Fast TV? Richard and Marina take us through the new channels competing with some of the biggest names in streaming.…Bloopers, Tribute Bands and Frozen
22 August 2024
Richard & Marina answer your questions on the world of tribute bands, what happens to film and TVs sets when shooting finishes, and who really is the main character in Frozen? Producers: Neil Fearn + Joey McCarthyExecutive Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport