The Media Show

Media mogul Richard Desmond shares his rise in the industry, from humble beginnings to billionaire status. Chris Evans talks about taking over Top Gear, his initial reluctance, and vision for the show. They discuss BBC's handling of the show post-Clarkson and the qualities of Evans as a presenter.

Channel 4 CEO David Abraham discusses pay, privatisation rumors, and supporting startups. The podcast also covers the new BBC series 'The Met: Policing London' and debates if police shows present an authentic view or just PR.

Gérard Biard, Editor-in-chief of Charlie Hebdo, discusses the magazine's challenges post-attack and the delicate balance between free speech and extremism. The podcast also explores the controversy surrounding 'Britain's Hardest Worker' show and the underrepresentation of disabled individuals in TV. It critiques the competition format in current affairs programming for diverting attention from societal issues.

CEO of WPP discusses the power shift in media, data influence on advertising, and future plans. Trinity Mirror phone hacking case results in hefty damages. BBC's Lyse Doucet honored for religious reporting. Journalism challenges and ethics addressed.

Ingrid Deltenre discusses Facebook's Instant Articles, Eurovision's inclusivity with Australia's entry, and UKTV's success with original content like Top Gear repeats.

CEO of All3Media, Jane Turton, discusses election coverage dominated by polls over policies. Guests reflect on editorial decisions, media biases, and BBC's role. They also explore All3Media's success under American ownership and the impact on British creative assets.

Journalists on the Election Trail discuss challenges with controlled campaign events, restricted access to party leaders, and the impact of social media. Bloomberg CEO talks about expanding into European digital market. Sky News' Alex Crawford shares insights on reporting from dangerous locations and making foreign news resonate with British viewers.

Kim Shillinglaw, BBC 2 Controller, discusses saving Top Gear without Clarkson. The Sun's 'Whistleblower Charter' offers secure leaks. Headline writing in the digital age and news delivery challenges on tech devices are also explored.

Well-known political satirist Rory Bremner discusses the health of satire in the lead up to the General Election with Toby Young and Helen Lewis. The podcast also delves into Sky's impressive financial performance, led by a 20% rise in operating profit and minimal customer churn. Additionally, Conservative Minister Ed Vaizey shares insights on the party's media policy in the run up to the election.

John Harris from Politico discusses the launch of a European edition. Katie Hopkins defends her controversial comments. The European Commission files a complaint against Google. Labour's Chris Bryant talks about the party's media policy.