The Rest Is Entertainment

Is Dolly Parton’s greatest song actually a resignation letter? Is any internet hype real because of clipping culture? Who will take over the wheel for the Top Gear reboot?

Tributes are rolling in for Queen of Country Dolly Parton, who sadly passed away last week. Marina and Richard discuss her legacy as an entertainment mogul and businesswoman.

Shorter clips of long-form content are everywhere at the moment. Is anything on your feed actually popular, or is it just stealth marketing?

Top Gear is back, Blind Date has a new host, and the Rooneys have their own documentary series. Richard gives you the ultimate rundown of the shows hitting your screens this autumn.

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Video Editor: Adam Thornton & Louis Mealing

Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott

Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy

Social Producer: Emma Jackson

Exec Producer: Ami Bennett

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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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Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott

Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy

Social Producer: Emma Jackson

Exec Producer: Ami Bennett

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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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Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy

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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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Video Editor: James Clayden

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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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Video Editor: Adam Thornton and Louis Mealing

Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott

Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy

Social Producer: Emma Jackson

Exec Producer: Ami Bennett

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