The Rest Is Entertainment The Secrets Of Tipping Point
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Sep 17, 2025 Discover what Richard's dream of the perfect episode of The Bill entails. Learn about the debate over whether Tipping Point's counters are plastic or metal, as Ben Shephard sets the record straight. Marina and Richard offer insightful recommendations for children's books, films, and music to shape their entertainment palate. Find out why Kindle prices can sometimes outshine hardback editions and how audio formats are on the rise in popularity.
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Dreamt The Perfect Episode (Then Lost It)
- Richard Osman once dreamed what he called the perfect episode of The Bill and wrote it down at night.
- He woke up later and found his note reduced to a single line: "A man throws a brick through a window, but it is a different man."
Start Kids With Short, Thoughtful Books
- Marina Hyde and Richard Osman recommend starting kids on short, age-appropriate books and build up to longer novels.
- They suggest Animal Farm and Catcher in the Rye as gateway books to discuss allegory and perspective.
Preview Films Before Sharing With Kids
- Rewatch older films before showing them to children and check IMDb for problematic scenes.
- Pick movies from your own era to create a shared cultural connection with kids.
