The Media Show

Tony Hall, Director General of the BBC, discusses his 'my BBC' revolution plan, household levy proposal, and the need for major changes in the organization. Conversations with Steve Hewlett, Sir Michael Lyons, Samir Shah, and Lis Howell explore funding, governance, and efficiency initiatives at the BBC.

Independent producers Jon Thoday and Jimmy Mulville propose buying BBC Three to save it from going online-only. Live TV viewing in the UK is declining, with more people watching via smartphones and on-demand services. Journalists Jonathan Calvert and Heidi Blake win award for exposing corruption in the World Cup 2022 bidding process.

Peter Oborne, Chief political commentator at the Daily Telegraph, discusses editorial integrity and advertiser influence. British TV drama's international success and the challenges faced by 'Immigration Street' production team are also explored. The podcast sheds light on the global popularity of British shows and the controversy surrounding the reduction of 'Immigration Street' episodes.

NPR's media correspondent David Folkenflik discusses Brian Williams' suspension and the value of American news anchors. The podcast also covers the challenges in protecting journalistic sources and the Premier League football rights auction. Additionally, it delves into the financial implications for TV broadcasters and the competitive landscape of sports radio in the UK.

Head of BBC Trust, Rona Fairhead, emphasizes public involvement in BBC's future. Sky's sports rights dominance and battle for Premier League rights with BT Sport. Sky's high-budget drama 'Fortitude' launched across Europe. Analysis of BBC Trust's independence and challenges in sports broadcasting landscape.

BBC's Director of News, James Harding, discusses the importance of public service journalism in the internet age. The increasing tabloidisation of journalism on the web is explored. The controversy surrounding The Sun's page three and its PR strategy is analyzed. The challenges of finding durable entertainment formats like Strictly and X Factor are discussed by industry experts.

Josie Cunningham and her agent discuss navigating media controversy, selling tickets for a live birth event, and managing scandal to stay relevant. The podcast also explores the end of Page 3 in The Sun and Sir Alan Moses' views on press regulation.

Whether to publish pictures of Charlie Hebdo's latest cover has raised questions for broadcasters and newspaper titles. This week's edition of the French satirical magazine shows a cartoon depicting the Prophet Mohammed holding a "Je suis Charlie" sign. Decision makers have had to make a call about whether the image warrants publication because of its news value, or decide not to publish because of the offence it may cause. Steve Hewlett talks to Emma Tucker, deputy editor of The Times, which published a series of Charlie Hebdo images on the day following the attack last week, and Kevin Maguire, Associate Editor of the Mirror, which hasn't printed the cover, about the dilemmas editors face.As Radio 1 and Radio 1Xtra's news service, Newsbeat is specifically targeted at younger audiences. However, like much of radio, it's facing a decline in listening hours, and with the rising success of the likes of Vice and Buzzfeed attracting the youth market, the competition is getting fiercer. Steve Hewlett talks to Editor Louisa Compton about the digital methods she's implementing to get young people engaged with news coverage, and whether the BBC, constrained by defined editorial guidelines, can offer the content young people are now wanting.Channel 4 has just published its plan for boosting diversity. 20 per cent of all its staff will be black, Asian or minority ethnic by 2020, up from 15 percent currently. In addition, 6 percent of the workforce will be disabled and 6 percent lesbian, gay bisexual or transgender. And there are new commissioning guidelines for programme makers. Steve hears from Ralph Lee Deputy Chief Creative Officer at Channel 4 about the impact their charter will actually have on and off screen.Producer: Katy Takatsuki.

BBC's Royal Correspondent Peter Hunt discusses Prince Andrew coverage and the postponing of a royal doc. Al-Jazeera journalists facing retrial in Egypt are explored. The impact of the Freedom of Information Act over the past decade is examined, highlighting its influence on transparency and accountability.

Graham Norton and industry experts explore the evolution of chat shows, discussing celebrity demands, the art of interviewing, and the changing nature of talk show styles. They delve into the challenges of hosting, the importance of curiosity, and the future of the genre.