Why Paramount Merger Spells Disaster For British Film

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Thursday, 15 October 2026 - 34 minutes

What does the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger mean for you? Why are teenagers being invited to writers' rooms? Is Netflix about to re-try a disastrous 1960s psychological experiment?

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions on the world of TV, film and news and discuss what THE landmark Hollywood merger means for your wallet.

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