Media Talk
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Podcast Description
John Plunkett and guests bring you the latest news and gossip from the media village
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Media Talk podcast: Adam Smith and Frédéric Michel before Leveson | Media Talk this week comes from the Royal Courts of Justice where we'll be discussing the testimonies of Adam Smith and Frédéric Michel. Plus we'll asses the chances of the Hump in this year's Eurovision song contest | 25 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: Rebekah Brooks charged, Sony awards and Blue Peter | John Plunkett and panel discuss Rebekah Brooks being charged with perverting the course of justice plus Danny Baker, Keys & Gray and Beryl & Betty tell us about their Sony wins | 18 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk Podcast: Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson at the Leveson inquiry | From David Cameron's misunderstanding of LOL to regrets about the Sun's 'Sarah's Law' campaign, Rebekah Brooks's evidence to the inquiry is analysed | 11 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk Podcast: Adrian Sanders and the select committee report, and Alan Partridge hits the big screen | Media Talk speaks to Adrian Sanders, the Lib Dem MP who cast the crucial deciding vote in finding Rupert Murdoch 'not a fit person' to run a major international company | 3 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk Podcast: Leveson inquiry, Jeremy Hunt and Bafta nominations | John Plunkett and the panel discuss the Murdochs' week at the Leveson inquiry, Jeremy Hunt's position as culture secretary and ITV's Appropriate Adult's four Bafta nominations | 27 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk Podcast: Harry Shearer on Nixon's The One | The Simpsons star on his new Sky Arts show, plus the phone-hacking scandal, Scandinavian crime thriller The Bridge and musical bonanza Smash. With John Plunkett, Dan Sabbagh and Vicky Frost | 20 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk Podcast: BBC succession and rumours of a new Sunday red-top | The corporation advertises for Mark Thompson's successor, plus Sue Douglas's new project, Instragram and BBC Breakfast. With John Plunkett, Maggie Brown, Olly Mann and Vicky Frost | 13 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk Podcast: James Murdoch resigns as BSkyB chairman, Leveson inquiry | The News Corp heir apparent steps down, Neil Wallis gives evidence, and Samantha Brick makes Twitter implode. With Dan Sabbagh and Lisa O'Carroll | 5 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk Podcast: BBC and News Corp go head to head | BBC and News Corp go head to head | 30 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitMedia Talk Podcast: The Voice v Britain's Got Talent | John Plunkett takes a look at the Saturday night battle between the BBC's The Voice and ITV's Britain's Got Talent | 22 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk Podcast: Leveson, Mashable and the Apprentice | John Plunkett and the panel discuss the Leveson inquiry, the new Apprentice, Mashable and BBC plans for a pay-download service | 16 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk Podcast: The demise of the PCC and Rio's sweet tweets | John Plunkett and the Media Talk panel discuss the future of press regulation, the Leveson inquiry and how Twitter can be a sweet deal for celebs such as Rio Ferdinand and Katie Price | 8 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk Podcast: Sarah Millican, Leveson inquiry, Radio 1 | The comedian discusses her forthcoming BBC2 show, plus we discuss a dramatic week at the Leveson inquiry and the future of BBC local radio. With John Plunkett, Dan Sabbagh and Matt Deegan | 2 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: Marie Colvin, the Sun on Sunday, and Jazz FM | Tributes are paid to the veteran Sunday Times war correspondent, plus how will the Sun on Sunday shake up the weekend tabloid market? With John Plunkett, Maggie Brown and Olly Mann | 24 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: Civil war at the Sun | Hugh Muir is joined by Dan Sabbagh, Roy Greenslade and Lisa O'Carroll to look back on an extraordinary week in Wapping – ending with Rupert Murdoch's announcement of the imminent launch of the Sun on Sunday | 17 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: Dacre at Leveson and Sky News's Twitter policy | The first phase of the Leveson inquiry ends as News International settles 16 phone-hacking cases. Plus, Sky News toughens up its Twitter policy, and 10 O'Clock Live returns. With John Plunkett, Dan Sabbagh, Olly Mann and Vicky Frost | 10 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: Lord Hunt, Ben Cooper and a record for 6 Music | The new PCC chairman outlines his vision for a new regulatory body. Plus, Ben Cooper on Radio 1, and all the winners and losers from the latest Rajars. With John Plunkett, Dan Sabbagh and Paul Robinson | 3 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: Mark Thompson to step down as BBC director general | Who will take over the top job in British television – and what sort of BBC will he be leaving his successor? With Dan Sabbagh and Maggie Brown | 27 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: The UK film industry and Leveson inquiry | The panel examines the Film Policy Review Panel's report on the UK movie industry, plus the latest on the Leveson inquiry. With John Plunkett, Dan Sabbagh, Alex Needham, Tara Conlan and Vicky Frost | 19 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: Richard Desmond sticks it to Leveson | The Express owner gives evidence to the Leveson inquiry. Plus Tim Davie and Clive Dickens on radio's latest attempts to embrace the internet. With John Plunkett, Dan Sabbagh, Tara Conlan | 13 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: Colin Myler, Rupert Murdoch and Alesha Dixon | The former News of the World editor heads to the New York Daily News. Plus, Rupert Murdoch joins Twitter, and Alesha Dixon leaves Strictly for Britain's Got Talent. With John Plunkett, Dan Sabbagh, Vicky Frost and Josh Halliday | 6 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: Festive roundup 2011 | We look back at the last 12 months and ahead at 2012. With John Plunkett, Dan Sabbagh, Vicky Frost, Olly Mann and Helen Zaltzman | 21 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: X Factor slump, and 'what is scampi?' | We ask why the singing contest hit a flat note and David Attenborough was accused of fakery. Plus, 2011's top web searches and the Leveson inquiry. With John Plunkett, Helen Zaltzman, Neil Henderson and Dan Sabbagh | 15 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: Women in the media | The panel discuss why women are still so under-represented in the media. Plus, a shakeup at Radio 1, and the pick of this year's Christmas TV schedules. With John Plunkett, Maggie Brown, Kira Cochrane, Mark Sweney and Vicky Frost. | 9 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: Leveson inquiry, Gary Speed, Alan Titchmarsh | What have we learned this week at the inquiry into phone hacking and press standards? Plus, media coverage of Gary Speed's death and the arrival of Alan Titchmarsh at Classic FM. With John Plunkett, Steve Ackerman and Olly Mann | 2 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: The McCanns and the Dowlers give evidence to Leveson | The parents of Milly Dowler and Madeline McCann describe their treatment at the hands of the media. Plus, the race to fill the Daybreak sofa, and the return of The Killing to BBC4 | 24 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: The Leveson inquiry opens for business | The inquiry into phone hacking and press standards gets under way. Plus, I'm a Celebrity grabs 11m viewers; Nick Hewer signs up for Countdown; and EMI is sold for a song. With Dan Sabbagh, James Robinson, Maggie Brown and Paul Robinson | 17 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: James Murdoch returns to the select committee | Plenty of smoke and mirrors but no smoking gun as the News Corp heir apparent faces MPs for a second time. With Hugh Muir, Alan Rusbridger, Roy Greenslade and Sarah Ellison | 10 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast at the 2011 Radio Festival: The death of local radio? | John Plunkett discusses the DQF cuts to BBC local radio and all the other big issues from the 2011 Radio Festival. Plus, the secrets of shock jocks' phone-ins, and Just a Minute heads to India | 2 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: BBC local radio cuts cause a stir at Westminster | The panel discuss MPs' criticisms of BBC cost-cutting. Plus, the Rajars, the News Corp revolt against James Murdoch, and the Radio Festival. With Paul Robinson, Steve Ackerman and James Robinson | 28 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: no ordinary meeting for Murdoch | More phone-hacking allegations on the eve of the News Corp AGM in LA; plus, Graham Norton returns to BBC1; and Ricky Gervais ruffles feathers on Twitter | 21 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: Dacre and MacKenzie at the Leveson inquiry | The panel discuss the turns by the Daily Mail editor and columnist at the Leveson inquiry. Plus, the media hounding of Liam Fox, and the Independent gets a makeover. With John Plunkett, Lisa O'Carroll and Olly Mann | 14 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: The devil in the DQF detail | John Plunkett is joined by Dan Sabbagh to analyse the scope of the BBC cuts announced in the 'Delivering Quality First' review. Plus, the media reaction to Amanda Knox's acquittal, and why the only way is Channel 5 for Amy Childs | 7 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: Carl Bernstein and restoring trust in the press | John Plunkett goes behind the scenes at the Guardian debate on phone hacking and hears from the legendary Pulitzer prize-winner, Carl Bernstein | 30 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: press freedom, Harold Evans and Page One | The Met backs down after it tries to force the Guardian to reveal its sources. Plus, Harold Evans on Rupert Murdoch's future in the British press, and David Carr on the New York Times documentary Page One With John Plunkett, Dan Sabbagh and Trevor Dann | 21 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk at RTS Cambridge 2011 | Jeremy Hunt and Mark Thompson tell us about cross-media ownership. Plus, analysis of Lord Patten's comments on DQF, and David Mitchell on next generation TV | 16 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: Returning to the podosphere soon | The podcast returns on Friday 16 September, with a new presenter and an even newer theme tune | 2 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk and Tech Weekly from the Edinburgh International Television Festival 2011 | A joint podcast from the MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival – where Google's chairman Eric Schmidt gave this year's MacTaggart lecture | 28 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: The Norway attacks | The panel analyse the much-criticised media coverage of the Norway attacks. Plus, Ashley Highfield is appointed as the new CEO of Johnston Press, and a new low in the phone-hacking scandal. With Matt Wells, John Plunkett, Maggie Brown and Paul Robinson | 29 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: Phone-hacking special | Recorded live in front of an audience at the Guardian's Kings Place HQ, Matt Wells is joined by Alan Rusbridger, Nick Davies, Jonathan Freedland and Jane Martinson to discuss another dramatic week in the phone-hacking scandal. Plus, Vanity Fair's Sarah Ellison on the gathering storm in the US | 20 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: The end of the Murdoch media empire? | As News Corp is forced to abandon its bid for BSkyB, the panel discusses the damage to Murdoch's empire in UK and beyond. With Matt Wells, Jane Martinson, Dan Sabbagh, Michael Wolff and Steve Ackerman | 13 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: News of the World closes as News International implodes | Alan Rusbridger, Nick Davies, Roy Greenslade and Janine Gibson discuss the impact of the phone-hacking scandal on NI and the newspaper industry | 8 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: Johann Hari, BSkyB and Myspace | Has the Independent's star columnist committed career Hari-kari? Plus, the News Corp takeover of BSkyB gets the green light, while Murdoch sells Myspace for a song. With Matt Wells, Emily Bell, Helen Zaltzman and Vicky Frost | 29 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: Laura Kuenssberg, GNM losses, and DLT | Another top BBC journalist leaves the corporation. Plus, the Guardian's new 'digital first' strategy, and is Dave Lee Travis the unlikely saviour of the World Service? With Matt Wells, Maggie Brown, Olly Mann and Vicky Frost | 22 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: The Myers report, 'lesbian' bloggers, and Luther | Radio 1 and Radio 2, anonymity on the web, Television Centre is put up for sale, and why did 5 million people watch Luther? With Matt Wells, James Robinson, Steve Ackerman and Vicky Frost | 16 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: Sienna Miller, Rajars and Doctor Who | The phone-hacking scandal, the Rajars finally take a bold leap into the 21st century, and Doctor Who is commissioned for a seventh series. With Matt Wells, James Robinson, Neil Henderson and Vicky Frost | 9 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: Radioplayer and Simon Cowell | The panel analyse the first set of audience figures for the Radioplayer. Plus, is the tide turning against ITV's Mr Nasty? With John Plunkett, Paul Robinson, Trevor Dann and Vicky Frost | 2 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: Ryan Giggs, Twitter and Cheryl Cole | Britain's worst-kept secret is no more after Ryan Giggs is identified as the footballer we've been reading about on Twitter. Plus, Cheryl Cole is given the boot from the US X Factor. With Matt Wells, Janine Gibson and Olly Mann | 27 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: Imogen Thomas, Fred Goodwin and superinjunctions | The panel discuss the continuing media furore over privacy and gagging orders. Plus, is UTV about to buy Absolute Radio? And all the latest TV news from Britain and the America. With John Plunkett, Jane Martinson, Paul Robinson, Vicky Frost and Wayne Garvie | 20 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: Max Mosley, Sony Awards and Eurovision | The team discuss Max Mosley's failed bid to create a privacy law through Strasbourg and bring you the gossip from the Sony awards | 13 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: Bin Laden, the Royal Wedding, and The Apprentice | How the media covered the death of Osama bin Laden and the royal wedding. Plus, a preview of the The Apprentice. With Matt Wells, Maggie Brown, Steve Ackerman, Emily Bell and Vicky Frost | 6 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitMedia Talk podcast: The gay kiss, TweetDeck and Easter TV | Media reaction to the eviction of two gay men for kissing in a Soho pub. Plus, Twitter plans to buy TweetDeck – but why? And we pick out the best bits from the Easter TV schedules. With Matt Wells, Steve Ackerman, Josh Halliday and Vicky Frost | 21 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: Radio 5 Live, phone hacking, and Simon Cowell | The panel discuss concerns over Radio 5 Live's level of news output, the phone-hacking investigation, and whether Simon Cowell will quit the X Factor. With Matt Wells, Maggie Brown, John Plunkett, Dan Sabbagh and Vicky Frost | 15 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: Phone hacking, Ambridge Extra, and Big Brother | Two senior NoW journalists are arrested as the phone-hacking inquiry gathers pace. Plus, the Archers spin-off begins, and Channel 5 snaps up Big Brother. With Matt Wells, James Robinson and Trevor Dann | 7 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: James Murdoch heads to New York | The News Corp succession plan begins as James Murdoch gets a big promotion and heads to the Big Apple. Plus, Kay Burley sexes up the news and BBC4 gets set to broadcast vintage episodes of Top of the Pops . With Matt Wells, Emily Bell, James Robinson and Neil Henderson | 1 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: Arianna Huffington and Tim Armstrong | Fresh from the Changing Media Summit, we speak to Arianna Huffington, AOL's Tim Armstrong and ITV's Adam Crozier | 24 3 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: Blogging the revolution from the al-Jazeera forum in Doha | Matt Wells reports on changes in media in the Arab world in the light of the uprisings in the Middle East and north Africa | 16 3 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: Cameron gets cuddly on The One Show sofa | The prime minister pops in to the One Show. Plus, a crisis at NPR; Rupert Murdoch turns 80; and is Martha Kearney about to join Channel 4 News? With Matt Wells, Paul Robinson, Stephen Brook, Hugh Muir and Jeff Jarvis | 11 3 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: Hunt approves News Corp plan for Sky News | News Corp spin off Sky News to get the green light for the BSkyB takeover. Plus, ITV is back in the black; the age of product placement begins; and a decade of Desert Island Discs is made available online. With Matt Wells, Stephen Brook and Steve Ackerman | 2 3 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: Reporting from the front line | Matt Wells and guests discuss Libya, Lis Murdoch and Lord Patten at the Beeb | 24 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: How OK is OK!TV? And there's a Rastamouse in the kitchen | Stephen Brook and guests discuss the relaunch of Channel 5, Masterchef's new menu and the cheese-loving televisipn rodent | 17 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: The AOL/HuffPo deal, Radio 4, and TalkSport | The Huffington Post is sold to AOL. Plus, Richard Keys and Andy Gray join TalkSport, and Radio 4 is told to target younger listeners. With Matt Wells, Dan Sabbagh, Maggie Brown and Jemima Kiss | 11 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitMedia Talk podcast: The Daily, Lionel Barber, and Top Gear | Rupert Murdoch unveils his iPad newspaper. Plus, FT editor Lionel Barber hits out on phone hacking, and the Top Gear trio do their best to offend Mexico. With Matt Wells, Emily Bell, Stephen Brook and James Robinson | 3 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: A new investigation into phone-hacking | Scotland Yard reopens its inquiry into hacking at NoW. Plus: cuts at the BBC World Service; Andy Gray and Richard Keys part company with Sky Sports after their sexism row; and Miranda scoops three gongs at the British Comedy Awards. With Matt Wells, Andrew Neil, Tom Watson, Maggie Brown and John Plunkett | 26 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk Extra podcast: Andy Coulson quits | As Andy Coulson resigns as David Cameron's communication's chief, we look at the implications for the Conservatives, the coalition and News Corp. | 21 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: Jeremy Hunt unveils his grand plan for local TV | The culture secretary's vision for 21st century regional television fails to get pulses racing at the Oxford Media Convention, where Matt Wells is joined by Maggie Brown and Dan Sabbagh to analyse the week's media headlines | 20 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk podcast: Countryfile and the Arizona shootings | Miriam O'Reilly wins her BBC ageism claim, the media reaction to the Arizona shootings, and Richard Desmond pulls his newspapers out of the PCC. With Matt Wells, Stephen Brook, John Plunkett, Emily Bell and Jane Martinson | 13 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitMedia Talk: 2010 in review | Highs and lows of the media year, including WikiLeaks, the saving of 6 Music, the rise of BSkyB and cutbacks at the BBC. With Matt Wells, Dan Sabbagh, Stephen Brook, Vicky Frost and John Plunkett | 15 12 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitMedia Talk: Naughty James Naughtie and the X Factor final | Jeremy Hunt's name becomes rhyming slang, the battle to follow Jana Bennett, and voiceover man Peter Dickson on life at The X Factor. With John Plunkett, Steve Ackerman and Jane Martinson | 10 12 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: Is DAB dead in the water? | Yet more divisions between BBC and commercial radio. Plus: Jana Bennett steps down as head of BBC television; Virgin Media tries to get a headstart on YouView; and Cheryl Cole heads to America. With John Plunkett, Maggie Brown and Paul Robinson | 3 12 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: Katie Price, Richard Desmond, and Murdoch's 'iNewspaper' | Is Katie Price really a wise choice to edit the Today programme? Plus Richard Desmond's plans for Channel 5, Rupert Murdoch's 'iNewspaper' and the Guardian Student Media Awards winners. With Matt Wells, Maggie Brown and Steve Ackerman | 26 11 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: The royal engagement | The media swoons over William and Kate. Plus, the latest on the phone-hacking scandal; the Beatles join iTunes; and I'm a Celebrity kicks off. With Matt Wells, James Robinson and Jane Martinson | 18 11 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: BBC Trust review, ITV and Graham Norton | The BBC Trust finds BBC1 and BBC2 too similar. Plus, the X Factor 'fix', and Graham Norton on life on Radio 2. With Matt Wells, Janine Gibson and Stephen Brook | 10 11 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: BSkyB, Ira Glass and Answer Me This | News Corp's BSkyB takeover bid is referred to Ofcom. Plus, interviews with US radio legend Ira Glass and UK podcasters Helen Zaltzman and Olly Mann. With John Plunkett, Dan Sabbagh, Francesca Panetta and Matt Wells | 4 11 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk Extra: Third Coast International Audio Festival | We go behind the scenes at the showcase of feature-making, soundscaping and storytelling from around the radio world. With Francesca Panetta | 4 11 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: The Independent's i | How will the rest of Fleet Street react to the Independent's new title? Plus: the latest Rajars; YouView; and Melissa leaves The Apprentice in style. With Matt Wells, James Robinson, Maggie Brown and John Plunkett | 27 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitMedia Talk: BBC hit in licence fee freeze | Recorded live at the Radio Festival in Salford, Matt Wells is joined by Maggie Brown, Paul Robinson and Matthew Bannister to discuss the BBC's controversial deal with the government to fix the licence fee for six years | 19 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitMedia Talk: Bye bye, Mark Byford | TheBBC deputy director general is made redundant. Plus, tensions rise between News Corp and the rest of UK media; Peter Horrocks on cuts to the World Service; and we pay lip service to BBC3's new lesbian drama. With Matt Wells, Dan Sabbagh and John Plunkett | 14 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: City AM makes a profit, Sky Atlantic in focus | City AM's editor on how it makes print pay, Sky Atlantic and the closure of 4iP. Plus, Gamu-gate and Russell Brand's return to radio. With Matt Wells, Steve Ackerman and Jane Martinson | 7 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: The rise of Red Ed and the return of The Apprentice | The media reacts to Labour's new leader, Ed Miliband. Plus: gay people on screen; Jeremy Hunt's plans to beef up local TV; and the return of The Apprentice. With Matt Wells, Paul Robinson, John Plunkett, Dan Sabbagh and Vicky Frost | 29 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: Tim Davie, another Chris Moyles rant, and Seven Days | BBC radio chief Tim Davie gives his reaction to Chris Moyles's extraordinary rant. Plus, Channel 4 launches its new reality series, Seven Days. With Matt Wells, Jane Martinson and Maggie Brown | 22 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: Jay Hunt and Sir Michael Lyons leave the BBC | The BBC1 controller heads to Channel 4, while the trust's chairman is to stand down. Plus, 5 Live boss Adrian van Klaveren defends his right not to move to Salford, and Global Radio prepares to roll out the Capital brand across the UK. With Matt Wells, James Robinson and Steve Ackerman | 15 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitMedia Talk: News of the World phone-hacking scandal returns to parliament | Tom Watson MP on phone hacking. Plus Daybreak, Strictly and Sarah Kennedy. With Matt Wells, Stephen Brook, and Moz Dee | 10 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: Edinburgh TV festival 2010 | As Mark Thompson launches the BBC's fightback against Sky, we go north of the border for the MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival | 29 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: TV viewing in rude health | New Ofcom study shows reports of TV's death are greatly exaggerated. Plus: Simon Bates to present the new Smooth Radio breakfast show; the News of the World paywall. With Matt Wells, John Plunkett, Paul Robinson and Tess Alps | 19 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitMedia Talk: The Channel 5 'bloodbath' | Richard Desmond wields the axe at Channel 5. Plus, Channel 4's Benjamin Cohen on being on-screen with MS, and the BBC confirms Sherlock will get a second series. With Matt Wells, John Plunkett and Josh Halliday | 11 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: ITV, Sky and the silly season | ITV's new make-or-break business model; the BBC's Adrian van Klaveren opts not to move to Salford; commerical radio's triumph in the Rajars; and why is August always the silly season? With Stephen Brook, Steve Busfield and Maggie Brown | 4 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: Wikileaks, HBO and Five | The Afghanistan war logs, Sky's HBO deal, Desmond's plans for Five; and why Peter Salmon isn't heading to Salford. With Matt Wells, James Robinson and Stephen Brook | 28 7 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitMedia Talk: Richard Desmond prepares to bid for Channel Five | Will RTL sell Five to Richard Desmond? Plus, Jeremy Hunt targets the licence fee; Men's Hour; and our first ever tombola of media news. With Matt Wells, Maggie Brown, and Steve Busfield | 22 7 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk...will return in July | Matt Wells and the Media Talk team will be back in just a few short weeks | 24 6 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: Jeremy Hunt, GMG's losses, and Big Brother | The new culture secretary outlines his media policy. Plus, Guardian Media Group reports a pre-tax loss of £171m and the beginning of the end for Big Brother | 10 6 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: The David Laws saga | What does the David Laws saga tell us about the attitude of the press towards the new coalition? Plus, TalkSport programme director Moz Dee on his station's World Cup schedule. With Matt Wells, Paul Robinson and Dan Sabbagh | 3 6 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: The Times redesign, Tony Blackburn, and Mariella Frostrup | The new Times website, BSkyB closes in on Virgin Media's TV channels, Tony Blackburn on being the original superstar DJ, and Mariella Frostrup accuses the BBC of misogyny. With Matt Wells, Emily Bell, James Robinson and Stephen Brook | 27 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitMedia Talk: The Mail on Sunday and the Lord Triesman scandal | The Mail on Sunday's own goal. Plus, media policy under the new coalition; a green light for Project Canvas; and Graham Norton on Radio 2. With Matt Wells, Steve Busfield, and Maggie Brown | 20 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: Rajars analysed and Sonys dissected | BBC 6 Music boosts its audience and wins awards, while Radios 2 and 4 also have reason to celebrate. Plus, will Adrian Chiles go the way of Des Lynam at ITV? With John Plunkett, Steve Busfield and Paul Robinson | 13 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitMedia Talk: Bigotgate | How the media covered the prime minister's bigot gaffe, Murdoch v Sulzberger, and Absolute v Absolut | 29 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: Emily Bell, Adrian Chiles, and the new Independent | The Guardian's director of digital content heads to New York. Plus: the new Indy. With Matt Wells, Emily Bell, and Paul Robinson | 22 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: The big TV debate and Mark Damazer leaves Radio 4 | Never mind the politics – how was the first leaders' debate as TV? Plus, the race to run Radio 4 With Matt Wells, Steve Busfield and Dan Sabbagh | 16 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Media Talk: Parliament rushes through digital economy bill | The controversy over the digital economy bill. Plus, Bebo on the brink; Rupert Murdoch goes after Google (again); and the Sony Awards shortlist. With Matt Wells, Steve Ackerman, and Maggie Brown | 8 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitMedia Talk: Sky, Ofcom, and Simon Singh's victory for free speech | The media regulator tells Sky to cut its wholesale charges; Simon Singh's high court victory; Fraser Nelson on blogs and politics; and why the Today programme is no place for a lady. With Matt Wells, James Robinson and Jane Martinson | 1 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 100 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Excellent companion to The Guardian's Media section
Presented by Matt Wells, a Guardian Media correspondent with regular contributions from web site editor, Emily Bell, their TV critic (and resident comedian), Gareth McLean, and guest contributors. This provides a useful insight into some of the UK's topical media stories from the press, broadcasting and new media. It is usually released ahead of the regular Monday "Media Guardian", the best media section in any national newspaper, and often provides a preview of some of the stories that will appear there. I'm sure it's extremely popular with many media professionals.
A good listen for people interested in the media
I find this podcast entertaining, and it's generally at the top of my list for download each week. There are lots of interesting topics, and all of the people involved know what they are talking about. I have noticed that it does contain strong language at times. That doesn't bother me at all, but not everyone feels the same about swearing! Overall, well worth a listen if you've interested in media.
Really good weekly review
A really comprehensive and in-depth media show which is of the same quality, maybe even better, than its paper counterpart.
