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Why Are Brits So Good At Acting?

33 minutes | Thursday, 16 July 2026

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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.



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Why Are Brits So Good At Acting?
The Rest Is Entertainment

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