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The Media Show

Alan Rusbridger, Leveson laws, PinkNews, ITV buys UTV

Oct 21, 2015
Former Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger discusses media confidence, Leveson laws debated, PinkNews CEO talks LGBT representation, ITV's acquisition of UTV discussed.
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Quick takeaways

  • Fleet Street's reputation wanes post-phone hacking scandal; emphasis on public interest over industry bunker mentality.
  • Concerns over Leveson's legacy with punitive costs for publishers; debates on human rights violations and government stance.

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Impact of Leveson Inquiry on Fleet Street

Alan Rusbridger reflects on the aftermath of the Leveson inquiry, highlighting the loss of confidence in Fleet Street post-phone hacking scandal. He criticizes the industry's bunker mentality and mentions the ethical disaster faced by newspapers. Rusbridger emphasizes the importance of focusing on the public interest, suggesting a dip in Fleet Street's performance over the past few years.

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