Dubai Influencers vs Iran

Mar 3, 2026 59 min

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Are expat social media stars in the UAE the real victims of the Iranian war? Has Netflix dodged a bullet by losing the Warner Bros. bid? Were The BRITs actually good? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss how the Iranian drone strikes have impacted the influencer economy in Dubai. Is it really 'the safest place in the world'? David Ellison (and his dad's billions) have won the bidding war for Warner Bros. Who are the winners and losers in Tinsel Town? The BRITs on Saturday night were an excellent display of British music (with a fair amount of bleeping) How did they get it so right? Recommendations:Richard:Man On The Run (Amazon Prime)The Secret Agent (Film)The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Charlie Rodwell & Adam ThorntonAssistant Producer: Imee MarriottSenior Producer: Joey McCarthyExec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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