Would Coldplay Win Eurovision?
Summary
Marina Hyde and Richard Osman address listener feedback on their previous Bond theme debate, revealing a poll where Adele’s "Skyfall" topped the list. They discuss cinematic tropes that distort reality, such as quicksand and convenient parking, before analyzing how streaming data influences TV formats like Strictly Come Dancing. The episode also covers newspaper political endorsements, the BBC’s Eurovision costs, and whether Coldplay could win the contest.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Octopus Energy, Indeed, and Microsoft
Listener Q&A: Ranking the best James Bond themes
TV Tropes: Unrealistic scenarios in fiction
Sponsors: Lloyds Bank and VisitScotland
Strictly Come Dancing: Format changes and audience data
Media Politics: How newspapers decide election endorsements
Eurovision: UK's chances, costs, and Coldplay
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