In this week's show Fionn, Hugh and Laurence discuss Annie Atkin's work with her on the The Grand Budapest Hotel. Fionn hears about the growth of emoji with Adam Sternbergh. They also discuss the Spacebomb music collective, the Monument Valley app from The House of Cards and the creative use of stock photos to promote films.

This week Fionn Davenport, Hugh Linehan and Laurence Mackin assess the legacy of Laurel and Hardy with UCD lecturer Barry Brophy, music streaming with Boiler Room editor Joe Muggs, the return of House of Cards and the performance of Andrew Scott in Sea Wall.

Are there too many awards going? Has the next Wire been found? Plus ideology and fantasy in the contemporary war movie. With Fionn Davenport, Hugh Linehan, Laurence Mackin and Ruth Barton.

It's the first week of Off Topic. Fionn Davenport and Hugh Linehan discuss love, pubs and inspiring culture with guests Stephanie Coontz, Conor Goodman and Ciara Kenny.