Marina’s A-List

aka: Marina's A-List & Why Pop Songs Have So Many Writers

aka: Are They Still A-Listers?

24 April 2025

In episode 142: Can you guess how Marina will rate your favourite actor? Why do first editions cost so much? Does Beyonce hire too many songwriters?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions and explore the world of bottle episodes and writing credits.
Plus we list the country’s top actors and Marina (and her imaginary gavel) decide if they are ‘A-List or Not’ – prepare to be shocked.
Assistant Producers: Aaliyah Akude
Video Editor: Kieron Leslie, Adam Thornton
Producers: Neil Fearn + Joey McCarthy
Head of Content: Tom Whiter
Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport
Download ‘Marina’s A-List’ as an MP3

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