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Which musician always books a plane seat for his hat? Does a horror final girl always have to be brunette? Could Kanye perform in North Korea?

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman answer your questions on book releases, KATSEYE and horror heroines.

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Will Meghan Markle REALLY be in a Guy Ritchie drama? Should Mr Brightside be the first item on the British Constitution? Why are the BBC beefing with YouTubers?

The Sussexes are returning to the UK amidst rumours that Meghan has been cast in Guy Ritchie’s hit The Gentlemen. Are the rumours true? And what TV format advice does Richard have for Harry?

Mr Brightside has now spent over 500 weeks in the UK Singles Top 100. How did it become such a cornerstone of British culture?

The government have unveiled plans to give established broadcasters, like the BBC, more prominence on YouTube and TikTok. Marina has strong opinions.

Songs used in show: 

Goo Goo Dolls - Iris 

(John Rzeznik, Reprise Records)

Vance Joy - Riptide

(James Keogh, Infectious Music / Warner Music Group)

The Killers - Mr Brightside

(Brandon Flowers, Dave Keuning, Island Records)

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Can a rap lyric lock you up? Why are there so many radio stations? What does Netflix’s deal with GTA 6 mean for the gaming industry?

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman answer your questions on film villains, the use of lyrics as evidence and the Edinburgh Fringe.

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Why are the big cheeses of the entertainment industry buying up sports teams? Is The Rock the next big country star? What does the micro-drama boom mean for actors?

Ex-Disney boss Bob Iger is buying storied basketball team the LA Lakers for a billion-dollar deal. Are sports teams becoming the new Van Goghs for the mega wealthy?

Dwayne Johnson is dipping his toes into country music. Marina gives an update on The Rock’s latest career pivot, and explains why his Oscar ambitions are far from over.

China is leading the boom in micro-dramas, but an increasing number feature AI stars. Will the fake actor trend transition to the UK and US markets?

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Is Spiderman’s box office success a bad sign for cinema? Which podcasting celeb did Richard almost take to lunch? What stars have lost the most from ‘backend’ deals?

Marina Hyde and Richard Osman answer your questions on movie star salaries, cinema screen formats and Postman Pat.

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Ian Fleming was a former spy, proud philanderer and true upper-class bon vivant - who better to write the ultimate spy thriller?

Welcome to the definitive podcast series on the story of James Bond, hosted by Richard Osman and Marina Hyde.

Our first chapter follows the life of Ian Fleming, from his hell-raising days at Eton to extreme S&M escapades.

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What makes a good sex playlist? How should we talk about Ariana Grande? Which unlikely star should become the next James Bond?

Marina and Richard have done a deep dive into sex playlists. Who is the undisputed king of music in the bedroom? And is there a scientific formula for the perfect lovemaking anthem?

Ariana Grande is taking a break from public life following scrutiny about her weight and appearance. Is the discourse around the pop star doing more harm than good?

New polling from Focal Data reveals who British and American audiences want as the next James Bond. But are the public’s instincts ever right when it comes to casting 007?

This episode contains discussion of eating disorders. If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s health, you can contact Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity on 0808 801 0677.

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Are the cult of British Celebrity Boyfriends in trouble? Why are BTS boycotting the Grammys? Should Richard be worried about Count Binface’s manifesto?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on awards show boycotts, libel in books and celebrity breakup rumours.

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Are critics missing the point of Holly Willoughby’s YouTube show? Is Elon Musk leading a new era of Hollywood ‘Wokebusters’? What are the allegations against Jared Leto?

Holly Willoughby’s new YouTube show has provoked scathing reviews and comparisons to Meghan Markle. But are the critics right? And why are prime-time presenters swapping TV shows for YouTube channels? 

Oscar-winning Jared Leto has denied accusations of criminal sexual misconduct made by multiple women in a new BBC documentary. Richard and Marina discuss the documentary. 

Elon Musk is using his AI model, Grok, to make a “historically accurate” version of The Odyssey, after the success of Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster. Should we be worried about this new wave of Wokebusters?

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What actually happens at a movie premiere? Who is behind the fake food brands you see on TV? Does anyone actually read magazines anymore?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer questions on documentary intros, movie premieres, and AI writing in magazines.

You can email any questions you have to [email protected]

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