The Media Club with Matt Deegan

The Observer becomes part of Tortoise. Charlotte Tobitt of Press Gazette is here to tell us what happens next. Also on the programme: BBC Radio faces pushback from Ofcom over its DAB expansion plans, and The Radio Times’ Caroline Frost ponders what we have to look forward to on TV in 2025. All that, plus: all the gossip from the British Journalism Awards, the continued de-Wallacing of TV... And, in the Media Quiz, we brush up those CVs. That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in! Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.com [http://themediaclub.com] A Rethink Audio [http://rethinkaudio.com] production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery [http://podcastdiscovery.com]. We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk [https://t.ly/7PD5O] The Media Club’s stories of the week: Observer sale confirmed - and new editor too [https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/nationals/tortoise-observer-deal-signed-and-lucy-rock-named-print-editor/] BBC’s DAB expansion plans on hold [https://radiotoday.co.uk/2024/12/ofcom-writes-to-the-bbc-to-confirm-consultation-on-radio-2-extra/] Grace Dent to replace Gregg Wallace [https://www.theguardian.com/food/2024/dec/18/grace-dent-to-replace-gregg-wallace-on-next-series-of-celebrity-masterchef]  British Journalism Awards [https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/british-journalism-awards-2024-winners/] and Press Gazette introducing a registration wall [https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/press-gazette-launches-website-registration-wall/] Bluey movie announced [https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/dec/18/australian-childrens-television-sensation-bluey-to-be-turned-into-movie] Gavin & Stacey cast in Radio 2 takeover [https://radiotoday.co.uk/2024/12/gavin-and-stacey-to-host-takeover-of-bbc-radio-2-breakfast-show/] Rowan Atkinson returns to Netflix [https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/netflix/netflix-lines-up-man-vs-baby-with-rowan-atkinson/5200169.article] (00:00) Intro (00:40) Strictly & Amazing Women in Journalism (03:40) The Observer & Tortoise (07:30) Guardian competition? (09:40) Future of Masterchef (13:34) BBC pause DAB station roll-out (21:30) Media Concierge takeover (25:05) Press Gazette's registration wall (26:32) Radio Times Podcast (27:40) Harlan Coben's Missing You (29:06) Brian Walden and Margaret Thatcher (30:14) Return of Bergerac (31:23) Charlotte's rom-com hits (32:10) The revival of TV spy action (33:02) The Media Quiz (38:16) Goodbyes ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

TV critic Scott Bryan is here to explain the new deal between Sky and HBO, and dips into the Radio Times (old school) to divine what the Christmas schedules tell us about the health of certain broadcasters. Also on the programme: a report suggests that GB News broadcasts half of all news stories about Muslims? TV Indie chief Faraz Osman from Goldwala tells us more. All that, plus: from Lucy Letby to Vogue Williams, Jamie East reports back on a year of running Daily Mail podcasts. And, in the Media Quiz, we’re off headhunting across Disney, News Corp and The Observer. That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in! Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.com [http://themediaclub.com] A Rethink Audio [http://rethinkaudio.com] production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery [http://podcastdiscovery.com]. We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk [https://t.ly/7PD5O] The Media Club’s stories of the week: Sky reaches deal with HBO [https://www.seenit.co.uk/sky-uk-to-bundle-max-from-early-2026/] GB News broadcasts half of all Muslim news stories [https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/dec/09/gb-news-broadcasts-uk-stories-muslims?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other] Murdoch succession drama [https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/rupert-murdoch-lachlan-court-battle/] Observer staff 'horror' at sale [https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/nationals/26-leading-former-guardian-observer-writers-express-horror-at-actions-of-scott-trust-sale/] Charlotte Moore reportedly headhunted by Disney [https://deadline.com/2024/12/disney-charlotte-moore-bbc-europe-role-1236201479/] Chapters: (00:00) Intro (00:45) Ayesha Rafaele & Nisha Parti (02:03) TV Zone (04:07) Sky & HBO (10:25) Muslims and GB News (17:35) Xmas TV (23:53) Jamie and AI Pods (31:42) Daily Mail Pods (33:50) Media Quiz (42:05) Goodbye ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

World of Wonder co-founder Fenton Bailey on the future of television - is there room for cable, streamers AND broadcasters? Fenton thinks so. Also on the programme: unfinished business at the BBC. With Gregg Wallace causing all sorts of problems, have they got to grips with other thorny talent issues? Roger Bolton of Beebwatch [https://podfollow.com/beebwatch] grasps the nettle. All that, plus media writer Maggie Brown on the TV indies partnering up in Europe, and in the Media Quiz we cover another turbulent week in newsrooms. That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in! Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://www.themediaclub.com [http://themediaclub.com] A Rethink Audio [http://rethinkaudio.com] production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery [http://podcastdiscovery.com]. We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk [https://t.ly/7PD5O] Further reading: * Gregg Wallace scandal [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cxwk2743583t] * Indies striking deals with international counterparts [https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-international/european-commissioners-look-to-uk-for-scripted-partnerships/5199741.article] * Roger Bolton’s Beeb Watch podcast [https://podfollow.com/beebwatch/] * Observer journalist assurances [https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/guardian-ceo-offers-new-assurances-to-observer-journalists-ahead-of-strike/] * Dale Vince, a potential Observer buyer? [https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/nationals/businessman-dale-vince-confirms-interest-in-buying-observer/] * Dylan Jones steps down from The Standard [https://pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/media-jobs-uk-news/dylan-jones-steps-down-editor-evening-london-standard-weekly/] * Ru Paul’s Drag Con [https://www.rupaulsdragcon.com/] * Maggie’s Channel 4 books [https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Maggie-Brown/author/B0034ONK74?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_4&qid=1733482618&sr=1-4&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Is the golden age of UK-made TV over? We speak to Steven D Wright about his article in The Times on the matter and whether anything can be done. Also, are you feeling festive? The editor of Campaign, Maisie McCabe gives us her view on some of the best Christmas ads out there and producer Rina Dayalji brings us the latest from the front line in factual entertainment.  And of course, don’t forget The Media Quiz!   Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.com [http://themediaclub.com] A Rethink Audio [http://rethinkaudio.com] production, produced by Ollie Peart and Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery [http://podcastdiscovery.com]. We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk [https://t.ly/7PD5O] (00:00) Intro (00:50) Richard Brim & Martin Beverley (01:22) Simone Pennant MBE & Joe Lycett (02:17) Steven D Wright on TV (18:05) ITV Sale (24:12) Overheard (25:08) Xmas Ads (34:25) Quiz (39:37) Goodbye ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

As the BBC pushes on with its Radio 2 spinoff - we speak to rival Boom Radio’s Phil Riley about the impact on his business. Meanwhile, BBC Studios has a ‘work-for-hire’ dilemma... media commentator Kate Bulkley unpicks a thorny problem for the BBC’s commercial strategy. Also on the programme: staff at The Observer and the Guardian vote to strike over the proposed sale of the Sunday paper to Tortoise... but is the deal already done? James Ball, political editor at The New European is here to provide an update. All that, plus... could an AI startup save journalism? Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.com [http://themediaclub.com] A Rethink Audio [http://rethinkaudio.com] production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery [http://podcastdiscovery.com]. We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk [https://t.ly/7PD5O] The Media Club’s stories of the week: Guardian & Observer staff to walk out over sale [https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/nationals/guardian-observer-tortoise-strike-december-2024/] Radio 2 announces spinoff - and Phil Riley is not happy [https://radiotoday.co.uk/2024/11/boom-radio-ceo-says-radio-2-extension-report-smacks-of-typical-bbc-arrogance-and-could-be-the-end-of-boom/] about it Zoe Ball leaves Radio 2 [https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/nov/19/zoe-ball-to-leave-bbc-radio-2-breakfast-show] Watchdog urges BBCS to create more IP [https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc-studios/watchdog-urges-bbcs-to-create-more-ip/5199307.article] Could an AI startup save journalism? [https://pressgazette.co.uk/platforms/prorata-ai-dmg-media-guardian-sky-news/] Fulwell73 and LeBron James’ SpringHill strike mega-merger deal [https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/international/fulwell73-and-lebron-james-springhill-strike-mega-merger-deal/5199260.article] Logan Paul Sends Look-a-Like to BBC Interview [https://deadline.com/2024/11/logan-paul-trolls-bbc-lookalike-crypto-questions-1236182206/] Goalhanger shuts TV Production House [https://deadline.com/2024/11/gary-lineker-goalhanger-shuts-tv-production-focus-podcasts-1236175328/] Chapters: (00:00) Intro (00:47) Kathleen Kennedy (02:15) Adam Bienkov (04:07) Observer/Tortoise (07:30) NAO/BBC (12:35) R2 Breakfast (17:14) R2 Extra/Phil Riley (24:16) Podcast Discovery (24:46) Podshop Online (25:51) Everyone's Talking About (26:36) Journalism AI (30:16) New European (37:13) Quiz (41:05) Goodbye ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.