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The Media Show

BBC Radio 4
Prince Harry
Mirror Group Newspapers
Gaza
Tiktok
Princess Of Wales
Piers Morgan
Channel 4
Israel
Disinformation
The Daily Telegraph
Russia
GB News
Disney
Associated Newspapers
News Group Newspapers
BBC
Journalism
China
BBC Radio 4
Fortnite

Social media, anti-social media, breaking news, faking news: this is the programme about a revolution in media.

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Latest Episodes

Katie Razzall and guests discuss how Iran’s recent protests have sparked debate about how they were covered by international media. We speak to BBC Persian’s Behrang Tajdin, Lyse Doucet, and Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat about the challenges of repor... more

Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins on what the media knew and when regarding the US military raid on Venezuala. They're joined by US based journalist Max Tani from Semafor the Defence Editor at the Times Larisa Brown and Brigadier Geoffrey Dodds who overse... more

Have you ever wondered how reality TV gets made? Why some shows become instant classics, while others vanish without trace?

In this special edition of The Media Show, four of the UK’s top creatives in unscripted television reveal their secrets. From... more

Ros Atkins on some of this week's biggest global media stories.

Jacqueline Maley of the Sydney Morning Herald talks us through the newsroom’s challenge in covering the Bondi Beach attack during a Hanukkah celebration - a story shaped by rapidly cir... more

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Barang Tajdin
Co-founder of the Prison Radio Network
BBC Persian
Episode: Grok AI, Media coverage of the Iran protests, Hamnet film producer Liza Marshall and inside prison radio
Liza Marshall
UK producer and founding member of Hero Pictures, known for her work on Hamnet
Hero Pictures
Episode: Grok AI, Media coverage of the Iran protests, Hamnet film producer Liza Marshall and inside prison radio
Brigadier Geoffrey Dodds
Secretary of the Defence and Security Media Advisory Committee
Government Media Committee
Episode: US raid on Venezuela & what it says about military-media relations, Actors & AI, Influencers at Westminster & the lobby system
Larisa Brown
Defence Editor at The Times
The Times
Episode: US raid on Venezuela & what it says about military-media relations, Actors & AI, Influencers at Westminster & the lobby system
Steve Richards
Journalist and author, host of Rock and Roll Politics podcast
Episode: US raid on Venezuela & what it says about military-media relations, Actors & AI, Influencers at Westminster & the lobby system
Lizzy Buchanan
Chair of the Westminster lobby and political editor of The Daily Mirror
The Daily Mirror
Episode: US raid on Venezuela & what it says about military-media relations, Actors & AI, Influencers at Westminster & the lobby system
Rachel Harris
Finance content creator and owner of an accountancy firm
Episode: US raid on Venezuela & what it says about military-media relations, Actors & AI, Influencers at Westminster & the lobby system
Paul Fleming
General Secretary of Equity
Actors Union Equity
Episode: US raid on Venezuela & what it says about military-media relations, Actors & AI, Influencers at Westminster & the lobby system
Tim Harcourt
Chief Creative Officer at Studio Lambert
Studio Lambert
Episode: How to Make a Hit TV Show

Hosts

Ros Atkins
Host of The Media Show, known for insightful discussions and analysis on various media topics.
Katie Razzall
Co-host of The Media Show, contributing to discussions around media representation and current affairs.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 600 ratings
  • Often poor journalistic standards

    Just listen to the Gary lineker take down. They get an old golf commentator (who., uniquely, clearly hated Gary) trash talk him largely without any push back. The programme often follows the (v rightish) UK press memes unquestioningly.

    Worth a listen if they’re not covering anything vaguely political.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JerryBerks
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Has gone completely downhill

    This used required listening both when presented by the peerless Steve Hewlett and, following his sad death, by Amol Rajan, it is almost unlistenable with the latest presenters.

    Firstly, this show just doesn’t need two presenters — I think this is just a decision blindly to follow the standard podcast blueprint of having two presenters, but this show doesn’t need two and is the lesser for it. Secondly, the new presenters are dreadful. Katie Razzle is particularly awful. She talks over guests,... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Radionoush
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Has gone completely downhill

    This used required listening both when presented by the peerless Steve Richardson and, following his sad death, by Amol Rajan, it is almost unlistenable with the latest presenters.

    Firstly, this show just doesn’t need two presenters — I think this is just a decision blindly to follow the standard podcast blueprint of having two presenters, but this show doesn’t need two and is the lesser for it.

    Secondly, the new presenters are dreadful. Katie Razzle is particularly awful. She talks over gu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Radionoush
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Excellent

    Very enjoyable and accessible insight into the media world with engaging presenters and wide range of perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fbfghvfgvfg
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Sound levels

    I really struggled to hear Alex Mahon, she is a quiet talker and no one seemed to adjust her mic level in comparison with the host, content is great when the contribs mic levels are right

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    vanessalouwill
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Grok AI, Media coverage of the Iran protests, Hamnet film producer Liza Marshall and inside prison radio
Q: What was the motivation behind producing Hamnet as a film?
Liza Marshall fell in love with the story's emotional resonance and felt it would work well in a cinema context.
Grok AI, Media coverage of the Iran protests, Hamnet film producer Liza Marshall and inside prison radio
Q: How did BBC Persian approach coverage of these protests?
They relied on user-generated content and verification methods due to a lack of journalists on the ground.
How to Make a Hit TV Show
Q: What do you think makes a hit show?
A combination of engaging formats, relevant themes, and a strong connection with audience trends.
Jeremy Vine’s legal battle, Bondi Beach attack coverage, , BBC charter renewal pressures, Trump’s $5bn lawsuit and microdramas
Q: Do you think what you have done and the others involved in this trial, do you think that has offered this country a positive step towards what you're trying to achieve?
Vine believes that the precedent set through his case demonstrates the consequences of defamatory statements on social media, potentially deterring similar behaviors in the future.
Jeremy Vine’s legal battle, Bondi Beach attack coverage, , BBC charter renewal pressures, Trump’s $5bn lawsuit and microdramas
Q: How do you expect them to police that?
Vine contends that social media platforms should have moderators and acknowledges the challenges of effectively managing misinformation.

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The content primarily revolves around contemporary issues affecting the media landscape, discussing topics such as misinformation, representation, and the evolving nature of journalism. Frequent themes include the impact of social media on public discourse, ethical considerations in reporting, and critical analysis of media institutions like the BBC. Notably, the discussions often feature insights from industry experts, journalists, and academics who provide a range of perspectives on pressing media controversies and trends.

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1. When It Hits the Fan
2. Media Confidential
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4. Radical with Amol Rajan
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The Media Show launched 17 years ago and published 812 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Media Show include:

1. Barang Tajdin
2. Liza Marshall
3. Brigadier Geoffrey Dodds
4. Larisa Brown
5. Steve Richards
6. Lizzy Buchanan
7. Rachel Harris
8. Paul Fleming

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