The Best Advice Jedward Ever Received

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Inside This Episode

• Marina Hyde and Richard Osman discuss their upcoming Royal Albert Hall show. Tickets cost from £30.
• A question is raised about whether British authors and screenwriters are pushed to use American English for broader appeal. Marina and Richard share experiences from their work, highlighting differences in how certain terms are perceived across the UK and the US (e.g., “quite” meaning “a lot” in America).
• The episode explores the intricacies of translating British and American swearing in media. Ian Martin, a “swearing consultant” from The Thick of It, is noted for his expertise in this area, with Marina referring to him as “the master.”
• Richard talks about the differences in cultural references, particularly between British and American audiences, such as John Lewis being a shop in the UK but a senator in the US.
• Marina and Richard discuss actors being fed lines through earpieces, noting that actors like Robert Downey Jr. and Marlon Brando have used this technique. They share their opinions on how it’s perceived by other actors and the industry.
• A question about the show Below Deck sparks a discussion on why guests agree to appear on it. Richard reveals that guests receive a 50% discount on charter prices and are responsible for additional costs like food and tips.
• Discussion of typical numbers of episodes in a TV series and why it’s so often an even number. Marina lists a few exceptions, including Baby Reindeer, which was in seven parts.
• The episode closes with a discussion on audiobooks, particularly how narrators are chosen. Richard praises Nicola Walker for her performance in his audiobook, We Solve Murders, and reflects on the importance of a great reader in bringing a story to life.

Media Mentions

Television Shows

• Succession
• Veep
• The Thick of It
• Below Deck (and its spin-offs, including Below Deck Mediterranean)
• Richard Osman’s House of Games
• Would I Lie to You?
• The Office (US)
• The Traitors
• Baby Reindeer

Movies

• The Godfather
• The Island of Doctor Moreau
• Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley’s Island of Dr. Moreau
• Fifty Shades of Grey
• Blade Runner

Books

• Unhinged by Ian Martin
• So You Think You Can Be Prime Minister by Ian Martin
• The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
• We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
• George Smiley novels by John le Carré

Hot Takes

• “They’re more dick-friendly than cock-friendly? Yes, I would say so.” – Marina on American versus British swearing.
• “Robert Downey Jr. claims it’s part of his process… I don’t like learning lines because I want to spend more time with my family.”
• “You’re only being paid like £100 million here… do you mind?”
• “Brando turns up on that… Google Marlon Brando costume, Island of Doctor Moreau. You’ve never seen anything like it.”
• “Rita Ora had four lines in Fifty Shades of Grey and used an earpiece because ‘I couldn’t possibly [memorise them].'”
• “They’re paying £45,000 to look like an utter arsehole.”
• “They think they’ve won, these people, but they haven’t. They’ve lost.”

Notable Numbers

• 50%: Discount offered to Below Deck guests on superyacht charters.
• £45,000: Approximate cost paid by Below Deck guests for a three-day charter.
• £12,000: Tip given by one guest in a Below Deck episode mentioned during the conversation.
• £100 million: Marina’s quip about Robert Downey Jr.’s earnings while using an earpiece on set.