The Media Show

The Edinburgh TV Festival featured insights from James Purnell of the BBC and Ben Frow of Channel 5 on the industry. They discussed the government's stance on the BBC, Channel 5's repositioning efforts, and Spotify's privacy controversy.

Buckingham Palace's plea to media to stop unauthorized images of Prince George; Sir Tom Jones criticizes BBC for abrupt dismissal from The Voice; Archant Group's positive revenue growth challenges print decline narrative

The Sun's editor and a media lawyer discuss celebrity injunctions and their impact on journalism. Pearson sells its stake in the Economist, raising questions. FT journalists seek assurances on editorial independence post-sale. NUJ calls out football clubs for banning journalists from their grounds.

Scottish football columnist Graham Spiers discusses media bans by clubs; Vice's new women's channel 'Broadly' aims to cover women's issues; Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond to present new show on Amazon Prime.

Nikkei's purchase of Financial Times, ITV's profits despite audience decline, Al Jazeera journalists' retrial, Press regulation challenges discussed with Douglas McCabe and David McNeill. Impact of cultural differences on editorial standards, ITV's financial performance, and implications of Nikkei's acquisition on FT's future direction.

Guest Rona Fairhead, BBC Trust Chair, discusses the future of BBC governance and the license fee deal. Lucy Kung talks about digital news success stories. Ofcom considers separating BT from Openreach due to service complaints.

Chris Bryant discusses the 'BBC under siege' and the Shadow Culture Secretary's warning about government plans to diminish the BBC. Alan Whicker, recipient of an award, is remembered for his groundbreaking work in TV and influence on documentary filmmaking. The podcast explores the BBC's financial challenges amidst rising costs and its strategies to maintain relevance.

The podcast delves into the UK government's decision to shift TV licence costs for the elderly to the BBC. It explores the implications of fee adjustments, budget cuts, and the broadcaster's independence. Experts discuss challenges faced in negotiation processes and the importance of public engagement in shaping the BBC's future.

Tim Hincks from Endemol Shine emphasizes creativity in TV, addressing middle-class bias. Richard Ayre discusses BBC Three going online. Roger Mosey talks about the impact of the IOC-Discovery deal on Olympic coverage. BBC faces job cuts amid financial challenges in the industry.

James Purnell, BBC's Commissioning expert, discusses the potential changes in BBC TV commissioning process. The podcast also explores the shift towards online news consumption on smartphones and the challenges faced in local TV licensing. The impact of social media on news discovery and the evolution of content consumption habits are also discussed.