Just what went wrong on the BBC's BAFTA edit? And how did the afternoon unfold for audience members? Talent agent Alex Segal was in the room when it happened.
Also on the show: the government moves to bring Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video under Ofcom regulation for the first time; Goalhanger tells TV commissioners they’ve got young audiences wrong; the Paramount vs Netflix bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery ratchets up; ITV Studios launches Studio 55 at the London Screenings; Peter Wright gives evidence in the Harry phone-hacking trial; Clive Dickens reports from the AI front line… and in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we play Slate or Fake — London TV Screenings edition.
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What The Media Club has been reading this week:
BAFTA's Tourette Incident Derails Awards Celebrations - and Alex's take Streamers to come under Ofcom's jurisdiction Goalhanger chief says TV commissioners giving up on young audiences BBC Studios eyeing acquisitions, Acast says it's conscious of ad load Paramount raises WBD bid to $31 a share ITV Studios launches Studio 55 at London Screenings Doctor Foster returns for final series with Suranne Jones Former Mail on Sunday editor gives evidence in Harry phone-hacking trial Variety's Picks Of The Week Police media guidelines updated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apple Podcasts Pivots To Video, 1% Club Goes Global
20/02/2026 | 41 mins.
Apple Podcasts finally joins the video revolution — but is it too late to the party? Entertainment journalist Jamie East has the remote.
Also on the show: Sky wants ITV — but does the deal still have legs? Broadcast’s senior reporter Heather Fallon has been following every twist.
All that plus: The 1% Club conquers the world, the Broadcast Awards winners are in... and, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we wage war on the media landscape.
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What The Media Club has been reading this week: Apple Podcasts embraces video SKY-ITV talks reportedly slowing 1% Club reaches new sales heights Broadcast Award winners Nandy Launches CMA Probe Into Telegraph Deal 26% of UK Now Listen to Podcasts Weekly (RAJAR MIDAS) WBD Gives Paramount Seven Days to Make Best Offer Mill Media expands to Leeds BBC Considers Opening Up iPlayer Channel 4 Brings YT Comedy Channel to Spotify
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Is The World Service In Crisis?
13/02/2026 | 39 mins.
Tim Davie sends the Government a World Service ultimatum, as he claims funding runs out in seven weeks. Former Radio Academy CEO Paul Robinson tells us what’s at stake.
Also on the show: Will Lewis abruptly exits the Washington Post - Priscilla Igwe, founder of The New Black Film Collective, on why independent journalism matters.
All that plus: Disney strikes a deal with Sky, the editor of the Today Programme resigns, HBO Max announces its UK launch date... and, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we enter the world of dating shows.
The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network. Alex (who is a real person) selects the music for us to score each episode and she and her team can do it for you too at https://audionetwork.com
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What The Media Club has been reading this week: Tim Davie sends Govt a World Service ultimatum Will Lewis abruptly exits Washington Post Carole Cadwalladr’s message to departing WashPost staff Disney and Sky strike multi-year deal Owenna Griffiths resigns as Today Programme editor HBO Max UK launch date announced PG Tips sponsors Popmaster Supercast acquired by Red Seat Ventures New in-car campaign for European radio groups Zai Bennett’s Deadline interview Channel 4’s Golden Age of BAME Programming Louis Theroux launches Mindhouse Studios Global launches Up To Speed F1 podcast Goalhanger launches The Book Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scottish Media In Focus and a Rajars Special
06/02/2026 | 1h 3 mins.
We’re in Glasgow to see how broadcasters and indies are meeting the challenge of fragmentation - we speak to Bobby Hain and Graham Bryce about launching STV Radio - and we have STV Studios exec Paul Sheehan on their expanding portfolio.
Also on this packed show: it’s Rajars week. How have stations across the country performed? Adam Bowie takes us through who’s up and down.
All that plus: another new station is planned on BBC Sounds, we talk to Scottish firms Speccy Productions and The Development Network, both looking to buck the commissioning slowdown trend... and, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we play... MediaMaster.
The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network. Alex (who is a real person) selects the music for us to score each episode and she and her team can do it for you too at https://audionetwork.com
This Rajars special of The Media Club is in partnership with radio experts, the audio advertising specialist... bringing you a sound perspective.
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What The Media Club has been reading this week:
Washington Post announces mass layoffs Matt’s take on the Q4 Rajars - and Adam’s take Saturday Night Live cast announced Scottish Podcast Awards launch Mark Thompson buttonholed The Grand Tour Reboots Significant Productions Launched ITV Announce In-Game Ads For Six Nations
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Convergence Is King
30/01/2026 | 34 mins.
We're joined by two execs that find their sectors converging on platforms like Spotify and YouTube. Steve Ackerman speaks to his three decades at Somethin’ Else and then Sony Music Podcasts, whilst ITV Studio’s Martin Trickey tells us about his social agency label, Zoo55.
Also on the show: Can news outlets survive Google’s AI Overview? The UK markets regulator may intervene - but will it be in time?
All that plus: YouTube pulls out of Barb, Substack lands on TV... and, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, our guests defend themselves in my boardroom.
The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network. Alex (who is a real person) selects the music for us to score each episode and she and her team can do it for you too at https://audionetwork.com
We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at https://www.podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studio
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What The Media Club has been reading this week: CMA wants a clear publisher opt out for AI Overviews Substack has launched a TV app YouTube Pulls Out Of Barb Future Publishing Axes Consumer Tech Jobs BBC Names Davie’s Exit Date and Interim DG Goalhanger Bags Minority Investor MOTD ratings surge with new release strategy Nigella becomes new Bake Off judge Traitors - The Play? (and ratings news) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Media news from the UK, looking at television production, streaming, radio, audio, journalism, the internet, publishers and more. Each week expert analysts and media practitioners join the host, media consultant Matt Deegan, to talk about the top media stories and work out what it means for the sector and the people in it.Recent experts have included Broadcast's Rebecca Cooney and Chris Curtis, The Guardian's Michael Savage, Deadline's Jake Kanter, the Press Gazette's Charlotte Tobitt, Ankler's Manori Ravindran, plus writers Tara Conlan, Scott Bryan, Jane Martinson, Jim Waterson and Boyd Hilton. Our industry practitioners have included Expectation's Peter Fincham, Gold Wala's Faraz Osman, Multitude's Will Wood, Nest's Derek Drennan, BBC Radio 3's Sam Jackson, Persephonica's Dino Sofos, City AM's Christian May, ITN's Lisa Campbell and Daily Mail's Jamie East.Find out more at https://www.themediaclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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