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Just as News UK wraps up its court battles... ITV announces a new drama all about them, starring Toby Jones as Alan Rusbridger. Media writer Tara Conlan tells us more.Also on the programme: The toxic world of the comedy industry is back in the headlines - writer and broadcaster Julia Raeside joins us on the member’s sofa to discuss the last few years, and her new book, Don’t Make Me Laugh.All that, plus: should we follow Europe’s lead and raise a broadcasting levy on streamers? That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://www.themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.Further Reading:Pre-Order Julia’s BookITV commissions phone hacking drama130 jobs to go at World ServiceShould there be a streamer levy? (a bit like France?)Superbowl AdsTNT Replaces EurosporttalkSPORT Goes FASTChapters:(00:00) Intro(00:30) Media Club Guest Invite: Alex Mahon(04:30) Media Club Guest Invite: Mrs Justice Dias(06:05) New ITV Tony Jones Phone Hacking Drama(11:24) BBC World Service to Cut Jobs(17:40) Next On Netflix Recap(20:15) Budgets and Funding(23:52) TV Licence Fee for Netflix(27:07) Julia Raeside's New Book(29:17) Me Too Movement in Comedy(33:10) FFS: Video Podcast Substack(35:25) The Media Quiz(38:38) GoodbyesWe record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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39:33
Did Prince Harry Win?
Prince Harry settles with News Group Newspapers. Is that finally the end of the phone hacking saga? And has the press learned its lesson? Will Wood, head of PR firm Multitude Media, reflects on over a decade of trials and inquiries.Also on the programme: could Mr Beast buy TikTok? Jake Kanter, Investigations Editor at Deadline, reflects on a week of turmoil at the Chinese social media firm.All that, plus: what happens when a TV production loses its star talent during filming? We look at the big trouble in Big Talk’s latest show with Noel Fielding.That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.ukWhat The Media Club has been reading this week:Prince Harry settles with The SunMr Beast eyes up TikTok USHeadache for Big Talk as Noel Fielding Drops OutBBC's AI Guidelines are trailedNetflix increases prices in North AmericaAlamy Bills Journalist For Posting His Own StoryChapters(00:00) Intro(00:39) Guest Media Club Invites(05:40) Prince Harry settles phone hacking case(09:40) The tension between tabloids and celebrities(13:45) Will newspapers change how they report on Prince Harry?(18:50) TikTok shutdown and Mr. Beast purchase(26:47) Trump going for media(30:54) The BBC's policies on AI use(35:46 Noel Fielding drops out of Dick Turpin(42:19) The Media Quiz(46:15) Goodbyes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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47:58
Scotland Takes Aim At Traitors
In the club today - when does Out Of London actually mean... London? Rebecca Cooney, Insight Editor at Broadcast looks at the curious row that’s dominating Scottish TV this week.Also on the programme: wildfires across LA cause havoc for Hollywood. Karin Robinson, Senior Director of Strategy at Edelman explaisn the effect it will have on production.All that, plus: just when it looked like David Montgomery had left the stage... has he got a new media plaything in London Live? That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.ukWhat The Media Club has been reading this week:When 'Regional' Means 'London' - how The Traitors has stoked a big row over Scotland and the BBCLA Fires impact BAFTA, Oscars and wider productionLondon Live to close - and is there a return for Montgomery? Timothee Chalamet arrives on red carpet on a Lime bike at London premiere of A Complete UnknownThe real-life Rivals: inside the TV franchise battles of the 1980sMatch Of The Day hosts announcedNew Local Paper for LondonDate Set For New Radio 2 Schedule Chapters(00:00) Intro(00:48) Lila Shapiro & Neil Gaiman Allegations(03:06) Jane Featherstone on Drama and AI(04:17) Traitors Scottish Crew issue(09:41) LA Wildfires Effects on Production(11:26) Will Trump Support LA & California(12:41) Will The Wildfires Effect Award Season(14:18) Timothée Chalame Arriving on Lime Bike(15:41) Traitors Leicester Square Billboard(16:47) London Live Ending & Local TV(22:03) TikTok Shutdown in the US(24:50) Trump's Inauguration & Tech CEOs(26:50) YouTube's Biggest News Brands(30:44) The Media Quiz(40:22) Goodbyes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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41:51
The End Of Fact Checking?
Meta removes fact checking from Facebook: Journalist and digital native Alex Hudson looks at what it means for news organisations.Also on the programme: Global scraps regional radio and Bauer buys Clear Channel... and why is sport suddenly the streamers’ new focus? Broadcast consultant Paul Robinson looks at recent deals by DAZoNe and Disney.All that, plus: Hollywood dramas in podcast form - Goldhawk Productions chief John Dryden talks about the explosion in demand for audio fiction.That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.ukThe Media Club’s stories of the week:Meta removes fact-checkersBBC local radio showed 'systemic failure' on night of disorderGlobal Announces Nations StrategyBauer Buys ClearChannel EuropePiers leaves News UKApple News AI Update Goes WonkyBeast Games gets half of Squid Games’ ReachEastenders Goes InteractiveChapters:(00:00) Hello!(00:51) Shanaz Gulzar - Creative Director at Bradford 2025(01:50) Tony Chambers - President of Disney EMEA(03:05) Mark Zuckerberg changes fact-checking to community notes(08:59) Bauer buys Clear Channel Outdoor Europe(15:08) Global ending local and regional radio(18:25) Streaming platforms getting into live sports(25:32) BBC projects stuck in soft green light(28:58) Passenger List radio drama snippet(32:21) Radio drama's journey(37:23) Secret Marvel radio drama project(40:05) The Media Quiz(43:58) GoodbyesSpotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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45:09
Tortoise’s Observer deal is done
The Observer becomes part of Tortoise. Charlotte Tobitt of Press Gazette is here to tell us what happens next.Also on the programme: BBC Radio faces pushback from Ofcom over its DAB expansion plans, and The Radio Times’ Caroline Frost ponders what we have to look forward to on TV in 2025.All that, plus: all the gossip from the British Journalism Awards, the continued de-Wallacing of TV... And, in the Media Quiz, we brush up those CVs.That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.ukThe Media Club’s stories of the week:Observer sale confirmed - and new editor tooBBC’s DAB expansion plans on holdGrace Dent to replace Gregg Wallace British Journalism Awards and Press Gazette introducing a registration wallBluey movie announcedGavin & Stacey cast in Radio 2 takeoverRowan Atkinson returns to Netflix(00:00) Intro(00:40) Strictly & Amazing Women in Journalism(03:40) The Observer & Tortoise(07:30) Guardian competition?(09:40) Future of Masterchef(13:34) BBC pause DAB station roll-out(21:30) Media Concierge takeover(25:05) Press Gazette's registration wall(26:32) Radio Times Podcast(27:40) Harlan Coben's Missing You(29:06) Brian Walden and Margaret Thatcher(30:14) Return of Bergerac(31:23) Charlotte's rom-com hits(32:10) The revival of TV spy action(33:02) The Media Quiz(38:16) Goodbyes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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