How genuine are the reactions we see? How do you go about pitching a show? And how are the winners of The Traitors, Bake Off, MasterChef and others kept secret?


Richard and Marina pull back the curtain on entertainment and answer your questions.


Twitter: @restisents

Email: [email protected]

Producer: Neil Fearn

Executive Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport

00:00 - Intro
00:20 - How do TV shows filmed in advance prevent spoilers?
03:40 - Why are Netflix films so long?
05:29 - Why do shows STILL have 'Coming Up' sections?
08:05 - The Steve Bartlett Dragon's Den Controversy
14:18 - Are reaction shots in reality shows actually real?
17:50 - Why do streamers copy each other and produce shows about the same subject?
22:10 - How do you pitch a game show to a TV channel?
25:24 - Will Radio survive for much longer?