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Will Millie Bobby Brown’s ghostwriter get paid for the film adaptation of her book? What’s the real reason the footage from Parliament is such bad quality? And what acting tips can Meryl Streep give our audience? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions about TV, film ...  Show more

Who’s funding Russel Brand’s cringe-inducing Christian reinvention? How has Channel 5 become a powerhouse of small-screen drama? And has fashion's biggest night been turned into an Amazon advert? Disgraced comedian Russel Brand is now a Christian influencer. But which MAGA talkin ...  Show more

Would Labour ever endorse Scottish independence? Why is France on fire? And how did Matt Hancock and Kwasi Kwarteng end up talking to a fake Korean consultancy firm? Sign up to the free TRIP weekly newsletter: bit.ly/3zhYAIl LEADING: Follow this link to hear our episode with Ga ...  Show more

Can we reverse the damage done to our polluted rivers and seas? What was it like to write Teenage Kicks? How has Brexit hamstrung the music industry? From punk singer to political activist, Feargal Sharkey is now the leading figure in the fight against sewage and water pollution ...  Show more

Is there any point in writing to your MP? What are the benefits of UBI? Why do we say 'Mrs' Thatcher, but not 'Mr' Suank? Listen to hear all these questions answered, plus Rory and Alastair's cultural recommendations for the week, their thoughts on the chances of Boris Johnson b ...  Show more

How will Donald Trump's arraignment unfold? What is happening at the border between the United Kingdom and France? What was the significance of King Charles' visit to Germany? Rory and Alastair discuss these topics, plus we say goodbye to the world's youngest Prime Minister, Sann ...  Show more