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The Rest Is Entertainment

Goalhanger

News, Arts, Tv & Film, Entertainment News, Books

4.3 • 4.2K Ratings

🗓️ 18 August 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

Will Essex wide-boy Thomas Skinner derail Strictly Come Dancing? What does the all-out-war between the Beckhams and their eldest son tell us about modern celebrity? Real Housewives returns for a London run - should we care? Amid seemingly never-ending controversy Strictly Come Dancing have booked former Apprentice star Thomas Skinner. Will he BOSH his way to Glitterball Glory - or is JD Vance’s new pal about to crash out? The Beckham-Peltzs renewed their vows in LA this week, but Brooklyn’s family were nowhere to be seen. How will Britain’s favourite family redeem themselves? And will it all come out in Victoria’s upcoming documentary? Real Housewives of London arrived on our screens last night on Bravo. The show is a hit across the world - what does it tell us about female friendships? The Rest Is Entertainment AAA Club: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to our Q&A episodes, ad-free listening, access to our exclusive newsletter archive, discount book prices on selected titles with our partners at Coles, early ticket access to future live events, and our members’ chatroom on Discord. Just head to therestisentertainment.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestisentertainment. The Rest Is Entertainment is proudly presented by Sky. Sky is home to award-winning shows such as The White Lotus, Gangs of London and The Last of Us. Requires relevant Sky TV and third party subscription(s). Broadband recommended min speed: 30 mbps. 18+. UK, CI, IoM only. To find out more and for full terms and conditions please visit Sky.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Video Editor: Kieron Leslie, Charlie Rodwell, Adam Thornton, Harry Swan Producer: Joey McCarthy Senior Producer: Neil Fearn Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hello everyone, this episode is brought to you by our good friends at Sky.
0:03.5	Now, whether you're dancing through life in the Emerald City for the first time or flying back for a magical encore,
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0:13.7	Bring the gravity-defying batters home with a Dolby-Atmos soundbar built in for a truly cinematic experience.
0:19.9	The high notes and the harmonies have never
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0:27.2	Brum sticks mush faster, ballads hit harder, emeralds gleam brighter. And with voice
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0:36.7	It couldn't hit harder. Just say hello sky wicked and it's show finger. Love the idea of Ballads, hitting harder. It couldn't hit harder.
0:37.7	Just say hello SkyWicked, and it's showtime.
0:41.1	Enjoy the enchanting sights and sounds of Oz in full 4K picture quality on Skyglass,
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0:54.1	Requires relevant Sky TV subscriptions,
0:56.4	broadband recommended minimum speed, 30 megabits per second, 18 plus, UK Channel Islands,
1:01.9	and Island ban only. This episode is brought to you by Go Henry, the money app and debit card where kids go to learn money.
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1:39.4	Hello and welcome to this episode of The Rest is Entertainment with me Marina Hyde.
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