The Rest Is Entertainment

**RECORDED ON MONDAY MORNING, BEFORE NEWS OF JIMMY KIMMEL'S RETURN**

How can Jimmy Kimmel survive his MAGA-fuelled suspension from late night TV? Will Taylor Swift star in the reboot of The Bodyguard? And if so, who will play Kevin Costner?!

Richard and Marina take a look at the state of American legacy media after Jimmy Kimmel's shocking suspension from ABC, will Kimmel's return to late night last or has Trump burned it all down?

Taylor Swift *might* be starring in a reboot of The Bodyguard, can she fill the enormous boots that Whitney Houston left behind?

Recommendations:

Marina: The Covid Contracts: Follow the Money (ITV)

Richard: Brighton & Hove Albion's Mental Health Project (https://x.com/OfficialBHAFC/status/1969311063997894742)

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Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude

Video Editor: Kieron Leslie, Charlie Rodwell, Adam Thornton, Harry Swan

Producer: Joey McCarthy

Senior Producer: Neil Fearn

Head of Content: Tom Whiter

Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport

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What is the perfect episode of The Bill, and when did Richard dream it up? Are the counters on Tipping Point made of plastic or metal? Ben Shephard puts the decades long argument to rest. What would Marina and Richard recommend from books, films and music, to give children a solid foundation in their future entertainment tastes?

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Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude

Video Editor: Kieron Leslie, Charlie Rodwell, Adam Thornton, Harry Swan

Producer: Joey McCarthy

Senior Producer: Neil Fearn

Head of Content: Tom Whiter

Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport

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With his performance in The Smashing Machine is this The Rock’s big push for an Oscar?

Why on earth has MI6 joined Instagram?

Who deserves the credit for Warner Brothers’ sudden box office hot streak?

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has bulldozed his way from WWE to Hollywood megastar. But with The Smashing Machine, an A24 production, is he finally angling for Academy recognition, or is this just another blockbuster in disguise?

MI6 is now on Instagram. James Bond may have Q, but does British intelligence really need Reels? Is this about public trust, recruitment… or just trying to look cool online?

At Warner Brothers, Pamela Abdy and Michael De Luca were on the chopping block but after a patient strategy and a bold slate of films, they suddenly look like the studio’s saviours. What does this say about Hollywood risk-taking, storytelling, and the lost art of playing the long game?

Recommendations:
Both: Spooks (iPlayer)
Richard: Seascraper - Benjamin Wood (read)

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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. Requires relevant Sky TV and third party subscription(s). Broadband recommended min speed: 30 mbps. 18+. UK, CI, IoM only. To find out more and for full terms and conditions please visit Sky.com

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Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude
Video Editor: Kieron Leslie, Charlie Rodwell, Adam Thornton, Harry Swan
Producer: Joey McCarthy
Senior Producer: Neil Fearn
Head of Content: Tom Whiter
Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport

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Why is the new Wuthering Heights adaptation too raunchy for Brönte fans? What is the best Stephen King adaptation? Why did Marina make her 9-year-old watch The Shining?

All these questions, and more, answered by Richard and Marina.

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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. Requires relevant Sky TV and third party subscription(s). Broadband recommended min speed: 30 mbps. 18+. UK, CI, IoM only. To find out more and for full terms and conditions please visit Sky.com
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Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude
Video Editor: Kieron Leslie, Charlie Rodwell, Adam Thornton, Harry Swan
Producer: Joey McCarthy
Senior Producer: Neil Fearn
Head of Content: Tom Whiter
Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport

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Why do bands all end up hating one another? Why don't young men write books any longer? Is the American sitcom doomed?

Morrissey is attempting to sell all of his 'business interests' tied to The Smiths, because he is "tired of the disagreeable and vexatious characters" in the band. Richard and Marina dive into the world of legal disputes between band members.

'The Paper' is the new sitcom spin-off from 'The Office US', Marina has watched it and has thoughts on its representation of local newspapers.
Reccommendations:
Marina - Born With Teeth (Play)
Richard - The Dog's House (Channel 4)

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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. Requires relevant Sky TV and third party subscription(s). Broadband recommended min speed: 30 mbps. 18+. UK, CI, IoM only. To find out more and for full terms and conditions please visit Sky.com

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Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude
Video Editor: Kieron Leslie, Charlie Rodwell, Adam Thornton, Harry Swan
Producer: Joey McCarthy
Senior Producer: Neil Fearn
Head of Content: Tom Whiter
Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport

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What does it really mean when a reporter goes undercover?
Are on-screen bodies ever achievable without the aid of certain “supplements”?

Are your favourite TV shows scheduled so they deliberately clash?
Just some of the questions Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer in this episode of The Rest Is Entertainment.

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Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude
Video Editor: Kieron Leslie, Charlie Rodwell, Adam Thornton, Harry Swan
Producer: Joey McCarthy
Senior Producer: Neil Fearn
Head of Content: Tom Whiter
Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport

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The Riyadh Comedy Festival - Why are comedians heading to a country where free speech laws are so strict?

Who is Travis Kelce aka Mr Taylor Swift? Is he just her plus one?

How has Michael Jackson’s estate gone from hundreds of millions of pounds in debt upon his death to now being worth billions?

Why are some of the world’s biggest comedians including Dave Chappelle, Whitney Cummings and Jimmy Carr, heading to Saudi Arabia, a country with some of the strictest free speech laws on the planet? Is comedy really universal, or is this just laughing all the way to the bank?

Taylor Swift’s fiancé is also a three-time Super Bowl champ. But is Travis Kelce just Mr Taylor Swift, or was he always destined to be a star off the field?

Michael Jackson’s estate was drowning in debt when he died in 2009. Fast forward to today and it’s worth billions. So what happened? From lawsuits to musicals to a long-delayed biopic, the King of Pop’s legacy is proving to be very, very lucrative. But who’s really cashing in?

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Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude
Video Editor: Kieron Leslie, Charlie Rodwell, Adam Thornton, Harry Swan
Producer: Joey McCarthy
Senior Producer: Neil Fearn
Head of Content: Tom Whiter
Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport

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Is HBO's new Harry Potter series a waste of time? How did a rat-infested New York loft inspire Chris Columbus to write Gremlins? Could Robin Williams ever be replaced?

Richard Osman sits down with director Chris Columbus to talk about his incredible career, run-ins with Spielberg and how he brought The Thursday Murder Club to screen.

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Watch The Long Walk exclusively in cinemas 12th September.

Book now at https://www.thelongwalkmovie.co.uk

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Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude

Video Editor: Kieron Leslie, Charlie Rodwell, Adam Thornton, Harry Swan

Producer: Joey McCarthy

Senior Producer: Neil Fearn

Head of Content: Tom Whiter

Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport

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Are the UK’s stringent libel laws preventing journalists from exposing predators in the UK media? Why are all pop stars seemingly non-stop? Why does Richard think of the Netflix adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club as his grandchild?

Actor Noel Clarke has lost his libel case against Guardian over their sexual misconduct investigation. Richard and Marina discuss the fragile nature of investigative journalism, the shortcomings of British libel laws and if being famous still renders you 'untouchable'.

At a star studded premiere in central London, the world finally got to see the film adaptation of Richard's book 'The Thursday Murder Club' - the pair chat about the economics behind getting a bestseller onto screens.

From TikTok to touring, podcasts to penning novels - why are modern stars seemingly 'always on'? We think we have the answer...

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Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude

Video Editor: Kieron Leslie, Charlie Rodwell, Adam Thornton, Harry Swan

Producer: Joey McCarthy

Senior Producer: Neil Fearn

Head of Content: Tom Whiter

Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport

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Why is Nick Faldo a villain at Madame Tussauds? Who has the most celebrity cameos in a music video? Why does Marina hate Eeeyore?

All of this, and more, in one of our most riotous episodes yet.

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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. Requires relevant Sky TV and third party subscription(s). Broadband recommended min speed: 30 mbps. 18+. UK, CI, IoM only. To find out more and for full terms and conditions please visit Sky.com

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Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude

Video Editor: Kieron Leslie, Charlie Rodwell, Adam Thornton, Harry Swan, Bruno Di Castri

Producer: Joey McCarthy

Senior Producer: Neil Fearn

Head of Content: Tom Whiter

Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport

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