The Media Show

Former Editor-in-Chief of ITN discusses BBC's coverage of Sir Cliff Richard's police raid. Sky aims to increase BAME representation on screen. Challenges faced by journalists reporting on Ferguson protests in Missouri.

The company which was awarded the licence to run Local TV for Birmingham has gone into administration. City TV, trading as BLTV, was awarded the licence in November 2012 and was supposed to be on air by November this year. Its head, Debra Davis, told the Media Show that it's failed to find enough investment. Administrators say they now hope to find another operator. Steve McCabe Labour MP for Selly Oak tells Steve Hewlett why he thinks the licensing system set up by OFCOM isn't robust enough; Jamie Conway, CEO of Made TV, who lost out on original bid for Birmingham, explains why he still thinks local TV in the city is workable, and Bobby Hain, Director of Channels at STV Glasgow, tells Steve how they've made a go of it there. A law student in Austria, Max Schrems, has filed a class action lawsuit against Facebook. The action claims the social network has violated the privacy rights of users. More than 25.000 people from more than 100 countries have now joined the privacy law suit. Max received a stack of 1,222 pages after he was the first European to request that Facebook disclose all the information it had about him. He tells Steve his concerns.Following the death of Robin Williams, some newspapers have been criticised for publishing too much information about the incident. Joan Smith, Executive Director Hacked Off argues that much of the coverage has been sensational and a breach of the Editor's Code. Also joining Steve Hewlett is Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of the mental health charity Mind, who says he will be taking concerns to the Press Complaints Commission, and Bob Satchwell, Executive Director of the Society of Editors', a defender of the press' coverage.Producer: Katy Takatsuki.

Public council meetings in England can now be filmed and tweeted about, following the introduction of new legislation. Local government secretary Eric Pickles today signed a Parliamentary order allowing press and public to film and digitally report from all public meetings of local government bodies. It follows a spate of cases where journalists and bloggers have been asked to stop filming or recording proceedings at meetings, despite the, 'open government' doctrine. Steve Hewlett talks to one blogger, ejected for reporting proceedings, and Ian Murray, Southern Daily Echo editor-in-chief and President of the Society of Editors about the opportunities this ruling could yield for local news. Jon Snow has stepped out from behind the neutrality of his newsreader's desk to present a piece to camera on his recent trip to Gaza, where he described being haunted by the horrific injuries inflicted on innocent children caught up in the conflict. The video has reopened a debate questioning where an appropropriate line lies between impartiality and so called, 'attachment journalism' for reporters. Steve is joined by David Loyn, the BBC's Afghanistan correspondent who says that, 'emotion is the stuff of propaganda', and Newsweek correspondent Alex Perry, on how they navigate the emotional turmoil of covering conflicts. A well-respected radio industry executive says he's concerned that some presenters in commercial radio are working for free. John Myers says he's been contacted by a number of people including some who work for national services at profitable major media organisations. He talks to Steve Hewlett about his calls for an industry review into pay. Producer: Katy Takatsuki.

A House of Lords report says that The European Court of Justice's demand for internet search engines to respect individuals', "right to be forgotten" is unworkable. The ECJ ruled in May that links to data should be erased on request, which has led to Google receiving more than 70,000 applications. Emma Barnett talks to Lord John Sharkey who sits on the committee which authored the report, and asks UK Information Commissioner Christopher Graham, who would adjudicate on requests rejected by search engines, how he will assess whether individuals will have a, 'right to be forgotten'. The BBC wants to close BBC Three as a broadcast TV channel in autumn 2015 and move it online. It comes at a time when the BBC is being urged to tackle its declining reach among young viewers and black, Asian and minority ethnic audiences. Whilst the plans still have to be approved by the BBC Trust, viewer Jono Read is so concerned he has started a petition to Save BBC3. Emma Barnett talks to him, and Natt Tapley, a comedy writer and performer who has written for the channel. Regional TV station London Live has applied to Ofcom to reduce its commitment to local programming. It wants to air just one hour of local programming during the prime time evening slot, compared to the current three. London Live says it's because it's not pulling in as much advertising revenue as it had hoped. Nigel Dacre, the Chair of the Local TV Network, explains why some stations may want to revisit their programming commitments, whilst columnist Roy Greenslade says London Live's application proves that local TV isn't working. Producer: Katy Takatsuki.

Al Jazeera English journalist Sue Turton discusses the guilt she feels as her colleagues are imprisoned in Egypt. The podcast also covers the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists covering MH17 and Gaza, as well as Rupert Murdoch's media acquisitions and financial maneuvers.

Natalie Humphreys discusses BBC's plans to scrap quotas, impacting indie producers. Channel 4's 'Immigration Street' in Southampton sparks controversy. IMPRESS introduces arbitration service for press regulation, aiming for cost reduction and justice access.

Discussing the viral Magaluf girl video and the public's reaction to it. Reflecting on the controversial Benefits Street documentary and the portrayal of White Dee. Examining the investigation into historic child sex abuse allegations and the media's role in reporting sensitive topics.

Former Radio 5 Live presenters depart as Adrian Chiles and Tony Livesey step up. Diversity issues in British television addressed by Act For Change and BBC initiatives for BAME representation. Facebook's emotional manipulation study and concerns raised. The podcast delves into career challenges for minority ethnic talent in the industry.

Former News of the World editor Andy Coulson guilty of phone hacking, predecessor Rebekah Brooks cleared. Discussion on press-politician relationship, impact on journalism, and Rupert Murdoch's empire. Panel of media insiders talk about fallout of hacking scandal, Leveson inquiry, and new press regulations. Exploring consequences of sensationalism in journalism, media influence, and press accountability. Delving into press regulation post-phone hacking trial, challenges faced by Sir Alan Moses, and navigating press regulation dynamics.

Peter Jukes, ABC chief, talks about live tweeting a phone hacking trial at the Old Bailey and the role of crowd-source funding in journalism. The podcast also discusses the impact of the internet on print media and challenges faced by public broadcaster ABC amidst government funding cuts.