The Rest Is Entertainment

Why was the Buffy reboot cancelled, and who’s to blame? What does the media storm around Zendaya and Tom Holland’s secret nuptials tell us about fame in 2026? What is a 'MacGuffin', and why do legendary filmmakers love them?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions about TV remakes, celebrity weddings, screenwriting techniques and more.

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Did Saturday Night Live UK flop or not? Are we in a golden age of British comedy? And why has Netflix parted ways with Harry and Meghan?

SNL made its UK debut on Saturday night after weeks of scepticism from critics - but was it any good? And who was responsible for a freakishly good Princess Di impression?

Netflix has announced it’s divesting from the lifestyle brand it helped Meghan Markle build, amidst damning reports about the couple. So what’s really going on, and were Sussex’s entertainment dreams doomed from the start?

Last One Laughing returns to our screens - is this blockbuster comedy at its best? Richard and Marina discuss the filming secrets and big budget behind the hit reality show.

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Is there more than one Jim Carrey? What length do the production team on Would I Like To You go to track down a panelists mystery guest? Just how do you keep cameras out of shots that feature mirrors?

Richard and Marina tackle some of your questions from The Rest Is Entertainment inbox.

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Video Editor: Max Archer

Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott

Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy

Social Producer: Bex Tyrrell

Exec Producer: Neil Fearn

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Will the Oscars shift to YouTube save the ageing ceremony? Why are the awards over three and a half hours long? Why does The Academy hate Timothée Chalamet?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde review last night’s Oscars ceremony, asking if there is any way you can ‘fix’ the interminably long television broadcast.

Plus, they look at the looming legal case that Daryl Hannah could bring against Ryan Murphy over her portrayal in the controversial 'Love Story' TV series.

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Video Editor: Max Archer & Adam Thornton

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Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy

Exec Producer: Neil Fearn
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Is the BBC facing an exisential crisis? Can it compete against the American streamers? Will it survive threats from Farage?

Outgoing Director General Tim Davie speaks to Richard Osman and Marina Hyde for his first full length interview ahead of his departure in April.

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Video Editor: Joey McCarthy & Adam Thornton

Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott

Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy

Social Producer: Bex Tyrrell

Exec Producer: Neil Fearn

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