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WARNING: SPOILERS FOR WEEK ONE OF CELEBRITY TRAITORS Marina Hyde is joined by Traitors legend Charlotte Berman to review the first week of Celebrity Traitors 2027. They discuss all the chaotic castle antics so far and answer the questions everyone is desperate to know... who goes next? The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at ⁠therestisentertainment.com ⁠ For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to ⁠www.goalhanger.com⁠ Video Editor: Oli Ortega-Smith, Joe Pettit Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Social Producer: Emma Jackson Exec Producer: Ami Bennett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With almost half a billion copies sold between them, Richard Osman is joined by fellow bestselling author - John Grisham. He answers your questions on his writing routine, favourite adaptations and the problem with Hollywood. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Sponsored by Lloyds. Looking for extra value from your spending? You can bank on Lloyds to help your money go further. Search Lloyds Rewards in your app. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Louis Mealing Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Social Producer: Emma Jackson Exec Producer: Ami Bennett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first UK series is an enormous hit, so what's next for the reality show behemoth? And how do you prepare a cast of nobodies to become immediate celebrities? Marina Hyde is joined by TV exec Tim Hincks and reality TV legend Kate Lawler to explore the history of Big Brother. Thank you to Endemol and The Big Brother team for allowing us to use their archive. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Imee Marriott Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Exec Producer: Ami Bennett Social Producer: Emma Jackson

Did Strictly make a mistake by casting three presenters? Who would Richard cast as the next Traitors? Is the BBC erasing comedy history? Strictly Come Dancing’s new presenting setup has seen headlines claiming the show is in ‘crisis’. Does the new hosting trio have a fundamental flaw, or is the real crisis elsewhere? The BBC has upheld complaints against Katherine Ryan's racy joke about Victoria Beckham on Have I Got News For You. Where should the BBC draw the line on comedy censorship? A new flock of Celebrity Traitors enters the castle this week. Richard and Marina reveal their picks for a turret trio. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Sponsored by Lloyds. You can bank on Lloyds to help your money go further. Search Lloyds Rewards in your app. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Louis Mealing & Josh Smith Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Exec Producer: Ami Bennett Social Producer: Emma Jackson Filmed at www.westdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rest Is Entertainment presents an exclusive chapter from Marina Hyde’s new book ‘What A Time To Be Alive!’ which is out now. Welcome to the dystopian soap opera of modern times. Travel to space with Lauren Sanchez and Katy Perry, let the waters close over you as Bear Grylls baptises Russell Brand in the Thames, and experience the full body impact of the Gwyneth Paltrow ski massacre trial. Lettuce also remember Liz Truss, meet – and bid farewell to – the guy they called ‘No-Drama Starmer’, and celebrate the inaugural winner of the Fifa Peace Prize as he threatens to annex countries and follows all the way through on starting wars. Experience the magic of Donald Trump’s cavalcade of henchmen, watch with nothing but optimism as our Silicon Valley overlords hit their imperial phase – and let your jaw drop as Brooklyn secedes from the Beckhams. Truly, these are times that make you want to put your hands over your eyes, even when your hands are already over your eyes. The only thing to do is read Marina Hyde’s Guardian columns and howl with laughter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was Sydney Sweeney wrong to bare it all in her latest ad for a sports betting company? How do you hire an undercover actor? What are the best music videos of all time? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of TV, music and entertainment. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Adam Thornton Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Exec Producer: Ami Bennett Social Producer: Emma Jackson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marina Hyde is joined by TV exec Tim Hincks and reality TV legend Kate Lawler to explore the history of Big Brother. This is a free bonus episode - the rest of the series will be available ONLY to The Rest Is Entertainment members. Thank you to Endemol and The Big Brother team for allowing us to use their archive. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Caroline Kaye Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Exec Producer: Ami Bennett Social Producer: Emma Jackson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was Ed Sheeran's team right to drop Macklemore for his political comments? Is Nigella the perfect new host for Bake Off? Why is Tom Cruise beginning to look like Tig Notaro? The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Sponsored by Lloyds. Looking for extra value from your spending? You can bank on Lloyds to help your money go further. Search Lloyds Rewards in your app. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Lorcan Moullier and Louis Mealing Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Exec Producer: Ami Bennett & Neil Fearn Filmed at www.westdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was the BBC right to cancel Ru Paul's Drag Race? Why do Brits still have to wait weeks to see Hollywood films? What was the only time Richard got into trouble with his publisher? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your behind-the-scenes questions of film, tv and flappy books. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Adam Thornton Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Exec Producer: Ami Bennett Social Producer: Emma Jackson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The wheels are coming off the James Bond franchise, Fleming dies and the lawsuits begin. Cubby Broccoli's biggest problem? His star - Sean Connery is fed up. And it all comes to a head in Japan. Welcome to the definitive podcast series on the story of James Bond, hosted by Richard Osman and Marina Hyde. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Imee Marriott Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Social Producer: Emma Jackson

Is Mr Beast’s latest project a massive fail? How do you earn £100m from children's books? And can you buy prestigious awards? (hypothetically speaking… ) Mr Beast have teamed up with James Patterson to release a survival thriller, and one real-life reader could win $1m - but the charts have been unforgiving... has the shine finally rubbed off Mr Beast? Beloved children's writer Julia Donaldson releases Gruffalo Granny, but what is the secret behind her £100m success story? Nicola Peltz has been awarded a ‘Rising Star’ award at the Venice Film Festival, at the age of 31. Richard and Marina explore the world of expensive award campaigns. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Sponsored by Lloyds. Looking for extra value from your spending? You can bank on Lloyds to help your money go further. Search Lloyds Rewards in your app. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Lorcan Moullier and Louis Mealing Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Social Producer: Emma Jackson Exec Producer: Ami Bennett Filmed at www.westdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richard Osman is joined by the new Strictly Come Dancing hosts - Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe. They answer your questions on the audition process, their presenting roles, and compete in a quickfire Strictly quiz. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Sponsored by Lloyds. Looking for extra value from your spending? You can bank on Lloyds to help your money go further. Search Lloyds Rewards in your app. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Charlie Rodwell, Kieron Leslie & Adam Thornton Camera Ops: Charlie Rodwell, Kieron Leslie & Bruno Di Castri Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Social Producer: Emma Jackson Exec Producer: Ami Bennett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bond has officially broken America, the money is flowing, and the world of 007 is slotting into place. But beneath the glamour, the creative team is fracturing, and Sean Connery is starting to resent the role that made him a star. And when Ian Fleming dies in 1964, the franchise's future is left in the hands of its ambitious producers... Welcome to the definitive podcast series on the story of James Bond, hosted by Richard Osman and Marina Hyde. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Imee Marriott Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Social Producer: Emma Jackson

Who are the new Kardashians? Can internet stars save The Grand Tour? And is Anna Wintour’s reign over high fashion finally coming to an end? Netflix wanted TikTok sensation Alix Earle and her family to be the next Keeping Up With the Kardashians, but their new show falls flat. Why can't traditional formats keep up with online stars? Amazon has launched its Grand Tour reboot with three fresh faces taking up the mantle from Hammond, Clarkson and May. Why is hiring ‘unknowns’ a return to form for Top Gear? Anna Wintour is in hot water for her support of controversial designer John Galliano, who has cancelled a major exhibit at the Met due to bitter backlash. Is this the end for the ice queen of fashion? The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Sponsored by Lloyds. Looking for extra value from your spending? You can bank on Lloyds to help your money go further. Search Lloyds Rewards in your app. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to ⁠www.goalhanger.com ⁠ Video Editor: Louis Mealing & Lorcan Moullier Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Social Producer: Emma Jackson Exec Producer: Ami Bennett Filmed at ⁠www.westdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which showbiz haircuts have caused the most drama? What are the dumbest character names? Who would Richard nominate as his favourite Toms and Olivias in entertainment? Marina Hyde and Richard Osman answer your questions on celebrity hairstyles, the VMAs and The Masked Singer. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Sponsored by Lloyds. Looking for extra value from your spending? You can bank on Lloyds to help your money go further. Search Lloyds Rewards in your app. Book your train to Paris with Eurostar now. Based on average journey time from London St Pancras International to Paris Gare du Nord, 7th of September to 12th of December 2026. Correct as of 3rd of August 2026. See eurostar.com for details. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Caroline Kaye Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Social Producer: Emma Jackson Exec Producer: Ami Bennett Filmed at www.westdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices