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WARNING: Spoilers for Celebrity Traitors Series 2

Does Celebrity Traitors have a Woke problem? What’s the deal with Disney-Adults? Is TV audio getting worse?

The Celeb Traitors finale has found itself in the middle of the Culture Wars. Has the show's fandom become toxic?

‘Disney Adults’ are going into debt to keep the magic alive. How did Disney crack the code to keeping grown-ups hooked into the world of kid characters?

Recent polling shows most 18 to 24-year-olds now watch TV and Movies with the subtitles on. Is this snowflake behaviour, or has sound recording got worse?

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WARNING: SPOILERS FOR THE FINALE OF CELEBRITY TRAITORS

Who was murdered on the eve of the final? Did the Faithfuls finally get it right? Or was it a Traitor win?

Marina Hyde and Tim Hincks discuss the blockbuster final episode of The Celebrity Traitors.

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WARNING: SPOILERS FOR EPISODE NINE OF CELEBRITY TRAITORS

Is that the most dramatic round table in the show's history? Is Romesh Ranganathan the most loved man in Britain? What will happen in tomorrow's finale?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss the latest epic installment of The Celebrity Traitors.

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What’s the scariest film of all time? Why are people upset with Kylie Jenner’s performance at the Victoria’s Secret show? What really happened with Richard Gere and that gerbil?

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman answer your questions on the most effective horror movies, Richard’s new TV show and salacious Hollywood rumours.

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What’s gone wrong inside Netflix? Is Trump still suing the BBC? How did the Ghosts and Horrible Histories team create a global comedy success story?

With mass layoffs and a plummeting share price, Netflix is in trouble. Does the streaming giant have a cinema problem?

Richard and Marian discuss the film spin-off of hit BBC sitcom Ghosts, and the brilliant comedy team behind it.

Donald Trump is getting cold feet in his $10bn battle with the BBC. Why does the US president keep stalling proceedings?

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WARNING: SPOILERS FOR EPISODE EIGHT OF CELEBRITY TRAITORS

Will the celebs regret their final decisions? Is Maya 'too hot' to lose? Are these history's worst ever Faithful?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss the latest epic instalment of The Celebrity Traitors.

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WARNING: SPOILERS FOR EPISODE SEVEN OF CELEBRITY TRAITORS

What went on with THAT challenge? Will the Traitors fracture? Is Sharon a true Poundland Poirot?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde are back for another episode reviewing this week’s castle crises!

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What happens if George RR Martin dies before he finishes his book series? How do famous actors learn their lines? What are the dark secrets of celebrity publicists?

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman answer your questions on unfinished manuscripts, gay romance on screen and the world of tabloid kiss and tells.

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Are Russell Brand podcasts a case for good? Why is an anonymous male celeb trying to censor the press? Will shock Elizabeth Holmes doc win big at the Oscars?

Richard Osman and Marian Hyde discuss the growing trend of turning criminal trials into podcasts. Is this blatant sensationalism, or a good thing for court reporting?

A “well-known” man has asked the courts to stop two media organisations from publishing allegations of sexual offences against him. How would an injunction like this work?

Nathan Fielder’s documentary about tech fraudster Elizabeth Holmes has proved a critical and commercial hit. Could it shake things up at the Oscars early next year?

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WARNING: SPOILERS FOR EPISODE SIX OF CELEBRITY TRAITORS

What obvious clues are the Faithful missing? Why is Michael Sheen about to fall apart? Who’s been the best booking so far?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde are back for another episode reviewing this week’s castle crises!

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Are the tasks becoming a production problem? Is Joanne in trouble? Which star needs to lighten up?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss episode five of Celebrity Traitors, including headlines accusing Studio Lambert of ‘acting like human traffickers’.

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What does the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger mean for you? Why are teenagers being invited to writers' rooms? Is Netflix about to re-try a disastrous 1960s psychological experiment?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of TV, film and news and discuss what THE landmark Hollywood merger means for your wallet.

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Who ‘owns’ the rights to a new wave of anarchic AI-generated characters? Has a Hollywood super-agent bought his way onto the Bestseller list? What is Marina Hyde’s new project?

A key character in the world of the ‘Italian brainrot’ meme universe has become the unlikely centre of a fierce legal battle. Can you copyright an AI-generated character, and what are the consequences?

Last month, Marina left The Guardian after 25 years as a columnist. She reveals exclusively on the podcast what she’s doing next, and why.

Hollywood super-agent Ari Emanuel has published a buzzy memoir - and is facing accusations that he’s been bulk ordering copies himself. Can you buy your way to becoming a Bestselling author?

Always On is home to Marina’s original writing and YouTube show. Each week she’ll be covering politics, culture, sport, media and more. It’s free to subscribe now on marinahyde.com and YouTube

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WARNING: SPOILERS FOR EPISODE FOUR OF CELEBRITY TRAITORS

Are The Faithful comedians a force to be reckoned with? Why are shields such a headache at the round table? What time is Castle breakfast exactly?

Richard and Marina unpick the latest Celebrity Traitors episode as week two comes to a close.

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Video Editor: Caroline Kaye & Jack Meek

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WARNING: SPOILERS FOR EPISODE THREE OF CELEBRITY TRAITORS

Can The Traitors get the game under control? Has Hannah Fry made the right decision? Will a herd mentality destroy The Faithfuls?

Richard and Marina discuss all the castle’s shenanigans as week 2 of The Celebrity Traitors kicks off…

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Can clever contestants bankrupt a show? Could Stacey Solomon be the next star of a Ryan Murphy epic? Why is Simon Calder always on BBC Breakfast?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of entertainment and offer a few pitches to the folks at Netflix.

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Has Tom Cruise just starred in the biggest Hollywood bomb of all time? Can Taylor Swift continue making great pop music? Why did Richard once get offered a glass of milk by TV's king of trash?

Tom Cruise & Alejandro Iñárritu's new movie Digger took a pitiful $8m domestically on its opening weekend - making it one of Hollywood's biggest failures. What went wrong? Who is to blame? And can anything be salvaged? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde have the answers.

Taylor Swift won't go quietly. In a critically divisive move, the pop superstar has released four more songs to her 'Life Of A Showgirl' project. Is it tough to continue making hit after hit when you've penned over 300 songs?

Richard has been busy filming a new game show in Belgium. What are the economics of batch producing in Europe — and why are the Dutch so good at telly?

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WARNING: SPOILERS FOR WEEK ONE OF CELEBRITY TRAITORS

Marina Hyde is joined by Traitors legend Charlotte Berman to review the first week of Celebrity Traitors 2027.

They discuss all the chaotic castle antics so far and answer the questions everyone is desperate to know... who goes next?

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With almost half a billion copies sold between them, Richard Osman is joined by fellow bestselling author - John Grisham.

He answers your questions on his writing routine, favourite adaptations and the problem with Hollywood.

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Did Strictly make a mistake by casting three presenters? Who would Richard cast as the next Traitors? Is the BBC erasing comedy history?

Strictly Come Dancing’s new presenting setup has seen headlines claiming the show is in ‘crisis’. Does the new hosting trio have a fundamental flaw, or is the real crisis elsewhere?

The BBC has upheld complaints against Katherine Ryan's racy joke about Victoria Beckham on Have I Got News For You. Where should the BBC draw the line on comedy censorship?

A new flock of Celebrity Traitors enters the castle this week. Richard and Marina reveal their picks for a turret trio.



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The Rest Is Entertainment presents an exclusive chapter from Marina Hyde’s new book ‘What A Time To Be Alive!’ which is out now.

Welcome to the dystopian soap opera of modern times. Travel to space with Lauren Sanchez and Katy Perry, let the waters close over you as Bear Grylls baptises Russell Brand in the Thames, and experience the full body impact of the Gwyneth Paltrow ski massacre trial. Lettuce also remember Liz Truss, meet – and bid farewell to – the guy they called ‘No-Drama Starmer’, and celebrate the inaugural winner of the Fifa Peace Prize as he threatens to annex countries and follows all the way through on starting wars. Experience the magic of Donald Trump’s cavalcade of henchmen, watch with nothing but optimism as our Silicon Valley overlords hit their imperial phase – and let your jaw drop as Brooklyn secedes from the Beckhams.

Truly, these are times that make you want to put your hands over your eyes, even when your hands are already over your eyes. The only thing to do is read Marina Hyde’s Guardian columns and howl with laughter. 
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Was Sydney Sweeney wrong to bare it all in her latest ad for a sports betting company? How do you hire an undercover actor? What are the best music videos of all time?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of TV, music and entertainment.

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Marina Hyde is joined by TV exec Tim Hincks and reality TV legend Kate Lawler to explore the history of Big Brother.

This is a free bonus episode - the rest of the series will be available ONLY to The Rest Is Entertainment members.

Thank you to Endemol and The Big Brother team for allowing us to use their archive.

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Was Ed Sheeran's team right to drop Macklemore for his political comments? Is Nigella the perfect new host for Bake Off? Why is Tom Cruise beginning to look like Tig Notaro?

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Was the BBC right to cancel Ru Paul's Drag Race? Why do Brits still have to wait weeks to see Hollywood films? What was the only time Richard got into trouble with his publisher?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your behind-the-scenes questions of film, tv and flappy books.

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Is Mr Beast’s latest project a massive fail? How do you earn £100m from children's books? And can you buy prestigious awards? (hypothetically speaking… )

Mr Beast have teamed up with James Patterson to release a survival thriller, and one real-life reader could win $1m - but the charts have been unforgiving... has the shine finally rubbed off Mr Beast?

Beloved children's writer Julia Donaldson releases Gruffalo Granny, but what is the secret behind her £100m success story?

Nicola Peltz has been awarded a ‘Rising Star’ award at the Venice Film Festival, at the age of 31. Richard and Marina explore the world of expensive award campaigns.

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Richard Osman is joined by the new Strictly Come Dancing hosts - Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe.

They answer your questions on the audition process, their presenting roles, and compete in a quickfire Strictly quiz.

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Video Editor: Charlie Rodwell, Kieron Leslie & Adam Thornton

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Who are the new Kardashians? Can internet stars save The Grand Tour? And is Anna Wintour’s reign over high fashion finally coming to an end?

Netflix wanted TikTok sensation Alix Earle and her family to be the next Keeping Up With the Kardashians, but their new show falls flat. Why can't traditional formats keep up with online stars?

Amazon has launched its Grand Tour reboot with three fresh faces taking up the mantle from Hammond, Clarkson and May. Why is hiring ‘unknowns’ a return to form for Top Gear?

Anna Wintour is in hot water for her support of controversial designer John Galliano, who has cancelled a major exhibit at the Met due to bitter backlash. Is this the end for the ice queen of fashion?

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Which showbiz haircuts have caused the most drama? What are the dumbest character names? Who would Richard nominate as his favourite Toms and Olivias in entertainment?

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman answer your questions on celebrity hairstyles, the VMAs and The Masked Singer.

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Video Editor: Caroline Kaye

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