Season 1, Episode 271 · The Rest Is Entertainment
Why Are Brits So Good At Acting?
15 Jul 2026 · 33 min
Episode notes
Why are British actors overrepresented in Hollywood? Will we ever be able to ‘smell’ films at the cinema again? Is Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey too long for a summer release? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer questions on horror film release schedules, book rights and past entertainment stories they wish they could have covered on the podcast. You can email any questions you have to restisentertainment.com 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. Lending is…
The Rest Is Entertainment
by Goalhanger · English · Film & TV
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