The Media Show

Discussion on the impact of the BBC on the market and its competitors, recommendations for BBC governance changes, ethnic minorities' TV viewing preferences, and the importance of diversity in television programming.

Marie Le Conte, journalist & co-founder, discusses the representation of women in journalism. Topics include the lack of female nominees in the Press Awards, launch of Trinity Mirror's 'The New Day' newspaper, and House of Lords report on the BBC's future.

The podcast discusses new powers of IPSO, including investigations without complaints and potential fines; criticism that IPSO is too lenient with newspapers. A BBC documentary on assisted suicide raises concerns about normalisation in the media. Filmmakers aim for a nuanced portrayal, while experts warn against normalizing suicide methods on screen.

James Murdoch, son of Rupert, has returned to Sky as Chairman. It comes four years after he resigned from the position amid the phone hacking scandal, which led to the closure of the Murdoch-owned newspaper News of the World. Since last July, James Murdoch also served as chief executive of 21st Century Fox, Sky's biggest shareholder. Andrea Catherwood is joined by Sarah Ellison of Vanity Fair, who has closely followed the Murdoch media dynasty, and also Ashley Hamilton Claxton, from Royal London Asset Management, a shareholder in Sky, who calls the reappointment 'inappropriate.'Guardian News & Media, the publisher of the Guardian, is to cut running costs by 20% - a little over £50m - in a bid to break even within three years and support future growth. In the words of its Chief executive David Pemsel: 'We need to be an agile, lean and responsive organisation.' Ian Burrell, Assistant Editor & Media Editor of The Independent newspaper joins Andrea to discuss whether the Guardian's model of free content online, amid a climate of reduced print advertising revenues & the rise of ad-blocking, is a sustainable one.Africa's internet penetration will reach 50 percent by 2025 and there are expected to be 360 million smartphones, according to data from McKinsey Consultants. Today, journalist Ismail Einashe is discussing what impact new media in Africa is having on journalism, at a talk for the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. He joins Andrea after the talk. Also joining her is author Anjan Sundaram, whose new book "Bad News" examines press freedom in Rwanda. Together they discuss whether the growth of new media in Africa is a way to improve democracy, or whether it's a mechanism for greater state control?Producer: Katy Takatsuki.

Lord Terry Burns, Chairman of Channel 4, reflects on his tenure and potential privatization. Idris Elba sparks diversity discussions in UK broadcasting. FT journalists strike over pension changes post-Nikkei Group sale.

Former ITV executives Archie Norman and Peter Fincham stepping down, Kevin Lygo taking over. Impress regulator gaining members. Edelman survey shows increase in trust towards traditional media. Topics include ITV's business model, leadership changes, drama audience share, press regulation debate, and trust in media.

Polish journalist Bartosz Wielinski discusses the new media law in Poland giving government control over broadcasters. Ingrid Deltenre from EBU opposes the bill. BBC News Director James Harding plans cuts. Deloitte predicts growth in virtual reality and gaming.

Scotland's Culture Minister Fiona Hyslop discusses BBC funding in Scotland. Debate on journalists using children's social media. Introduction of Walter Presents, a foreign language drama service on Channel Four.

Veteran journalist Robin Esser discusses strategic decisions in journalism. Report criticizes media on migrant coverage. BBC gives up F1 rights early. Reflections on tabloid journalism and lavish Fleet Street lunches. Speculation on future of public service broadcasters.

Journalist David Rose discusses the release of Shaker Aamer from Guantanamo Bay after 14 years, highlighting the challenges of reporting on Guantanamo. The podcast also explores the potential for Leveson Part 2 following the conclusion of criminal investigations, and debates the extension of BBC News at Ten for more in-depth coverage.