

The Media Show
BBC Radio 4
Social media, anti-social media, breaking news, faking news: this is the programme about a revolution in media.
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Jul 13, 2016 • 28min
BBC deputy director-general Anne Bulford, Should BBC have filmed the raid on Cliff Richard's home, Risks of true crime TV shows
BBC's new Deputy Director General Anne Bulford discusses cost-saving strategies and Top Gear. Controversy arises over filming a police raid at Cliff Richard's home. Legal experts debate on protecting the anonymity of suspects. True crime TV shows and ethical considerations surrounding criminal case reporting are explored.

Jul 6, 2016 • 28min
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Jun 29, 2016 • 29min
Top EU referendum journalists, Brexit's impact on media industry, Lord Puttnam inquiry
The EU referendum has been a defining political moment in the UK's history. For top political journalists, it's presented its own set of challenges - balancing claims, giving parity to arguments, and staying across the latest lines from all parties has been key for reporters on TV and radio. Steve Hewlett talks to three broadcast journalists who've been on the coal face during this campaign; Allegra Stratton, National Editor for ITV News, Faisal Islam, Political Editor for Sky News, and Channel 4 News Political Editor Gary Gibbon. News of Brexit has created uncertainty in the media industry. The financial repercussions began immediately after Thursday's vote, with stocks in the media sector falling further than the wider market on Friday. Analysts predict that advertising and marketing budgets will undoubtedly be cut if there's an economic slowdown. There's also concern that changing current EU broadcasting regulations, which experts say makes doing business easier, will no longer apply. To discuss, Steve Hewlett is joined by John Enser, partner specialising in media issues at law firm Olswang.An influential inquiry into the future of broadcasting in the UK is published today. Led by film-maker and Labour peer Lord Puttnam, The Future for Public Service Television Inquiry suggests that ITV should increase its commitment to current affairs programming, Channel 4 should not be privatised, and a fund should be established to pay for public service content. Steve Hewlett talks to Lord Puttnam as he concludes his eight month inquiry, and asks him what happens now
Producer: Katy Takatsuki.

Jun 22, 2016 • 28min
Newspaper Leave and Remain editorials, Media in Afghanistan, TV talent shows.
The Mirror backs Remain in EU referendum, while The Sun supports Leave. The debate on the influence of newspaper editorials. The challenges faced by journalists in Afghanistan post-Taliban. The evolution and future of TV talent shows in the UK.

Jun 22, 2016 • 28min
BBC Worldwide CEO Tim Davie, The state of Welsh media, The BBC loses The Voice
Sherlock, Doctor Who and Dad's Army fans in the UK can buy and download episodes of their favourite programmes - as well as many other "lost gems from the BBC archive" - after the broadcaster launched a new online service: the BBC Store. The site features around 7,000 hours worth of content with more to come over the next year. BBC Worldwide - the commercial arm of the BBC - is behind Store. Steve speaks to CEO Tim Davie about the revenue Store will bring in, and asks him how important exploiting commercial opportunities like this is in securing the BBC's future.Wales is facing a media "market failure" that will leave the nation with a deficit of reliable information, according to a report by the Institute of Welsh Affairs. Cutbacks in spending on broadcast programmes made for Wales, falling numbers of trained newspaper journalists and a weak commercial radio sector present a "major challenge" for the nation, it says. Steve speaks to report author Ruth McElroy and Professor Ian Hargreaves from Cardiff University about the current state of the media in Wales.The BBC has revealed it's lost the singing show 'The Voice' to a rival broadcaster. It said on Saturday that the fifth series on BBC 1, which begins in January, will be the last. It's thought ITV has won the format - although it still hasn't confirmed this. So, what will this mean for the BBC, and for ITV? Steve asks Stephen Price from Broadcast what impact the change will have on ratings, and speaks to former BBC entertainment commissioner Jane Lush about how the BBC's future Saturday night schedule might look.Producer: Katy Takatsuki.

Jun 15, 2016 • 28min
Reporting the refugee crisis, Accessing news online, Achieving 'balanced' EU coverage.
Hannah Storm discusses challenges of reporting refugee crisis, while Lindsey Hilsum shares her experience. Survey shows online news consumption shifting to social media. Debate on media balance in EU coverage amid fact-checking concerns.

Jun 8, 2016 • 28min
Dame Joan Bakewell, EU debates, 24 - the 'north's national', City AM editor
Dame Joan Bakewell, known for her ethical broadcasting, discusses the need for more religious programming on the BBC. Nigel Farage and David Cameron face tough questions in EU debates. A new 'north's national' newspaper '24' is launched. City AM allows commercial brands to upload content directly. The podcast covers a range of media topics from religion to journalism innovations.

Jun 1, 2016 • 29min
Head of BBC Studios, Top Gear, Geordie Shore
Mark Linsey, Head of BBC Studios, discusses the competition between in-house and external producers, the benefits of the new BBC Studios model, and the revival of Top Gear. Critics share their opinions on the post-Clarkson Top Gear. Geordie Shore celebrates its 5th birthday, with insights into its success and authenticity in reality TV.

May 25, 2016 • 28min
Press bias, Police and the media, Digital media
Analyzing media bias during the EU referendum, impact of newspapers' stance on voting decisions, new restrictions on police contact with journalists, underrepresentation of women in the debate, challenges faced by online news platforms in retaining audiences and securing funding

May 18, 2016 • 28min
Lord Puttnam on BBC White Paper, Women on air, BBC online cuts
Lord Puttnam, known for Chariots of Fire, shares concerns over BBC's future with proposed online cuts. Gender disparities in media representation, with BBC News at Ten featuring few women experts. Discussion on government's role in public broadcaster leadership appointments.


