Simon Cowell vs The Taliban
The Rest Is Entertainment Presented By Sky
Thursday, 2 October 2025 - 37 minutes
Did Simon Cowell do more for democracy in Afghanistan than the Biden administration? Do Strictly professionals know who they'll be paired up with? Who is Thomas Pynchon?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions from the world of television, literature and film.
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