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The Media Show

BBC Radio 4
Prince Harry
Mirror Group Newspapers
Gaza
Tiktok
Princess Of Wales
Piers Morgan
Israel
Channel 4
Disinformation
The Daily Telegraph
Russia
GB News
Disney
News Group Newspapers
Associated Newspapers
BBC
Journalism
China
BBC Radio 4
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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 hears how the conflict in the Middle East is being covered across the region with staff from the BBC Monitoring Unit. Christina Lamb, Chief Foreign Correspondent at the Sunday Times, Aaron Bastani from Novara Media and broadcaster Sir J... more

Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins on the biggest media stories of the week, including: Jake Kanter from Deadline on the racial slur shouted during the Baftas ceremony which made it into the BBC’s broadcast. Anthony Loyd, special correspondent at The Times... more

On this edition of The Media Show, Ros Atkins examines the continuing public interest in the Lucy Letby case, as a new Netflix documentary reaches the top of the UK viewing rankings. He speaks to Josh Halliday, North of England Editor at The Guardian... more

Gabriel Sherman joins Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins to discuss the real‑life Murdoch family battle at the heart of his new book , Bonfire of the Murdochs, including the secret Nevada court case that pitted Rupert Murdoch against his own children.

We... more

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Recent Guests

Anthony Loyd
Special correspondent at The Times with extensive experience covering the Ukraine war.
The Times
Episode: Baftas fallout , Reporting on the Ukraine War four years on, the power of photography to capture the essence of a story
Olga Malchevska
BBC News colleague and Ukrainian reporter who has covered the impact of the war personally.
BBC News
Episode: Baftas fallout , Reporting on the Ukraine War four years on, the power of photography to capture the essence of a story
Suzanne Plunkett
Chief photographer for Reuters who captured a defining image of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Reuters
Episode: Baftas fallout , Reporting on the Ukraine War four years on, the power of photography to capture the essence of a story
Arthur Edwards
Royal photographer for The Sun with nearly five decades of experience.
The Sun
Episode: Baftas fallout , Reporting on the Ukraine War four years on, the power of photography to capture the essence of a story
Sean Coughlan
BBC's royal correspondent providing insights on royal interactions with the media.
BBC
Episode: Baftas fallout , Reporting on the Ukraine War four years on, the power of photography to capture the essence of a story
Ingrid Seward
Editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine with insights on royal media interactions.
Majesty Magazine
Episode: Baftas fallout , Reporting on the Ukraine War four years on, the power of photography to capture the essence of a story
Gabriel Sherman
American journalist and author
Author of 'Bonfire of the Murdochs'
Episode: Revelations about the Murdoch dynasty in new book, Reporting on the Starmer crisis, Washington Post cuts, Ofcom under scrutiny
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

Hosts

Katy Razzall
Host and co-host with experience presenting significant media topics and engaging in cultural discussions.
Ros Atkins
Co-host and prominent journalist known for in-depth coverage of media-related issues and current events.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 603 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 Kingdom9 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 Kingdom2 years 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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The show is noted for its engaging interviews, though some find the pacing challenging at times.
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MTV’s legacy, the new Lucy Letby documentary on Netflix and the traditional ad agency in crisis.
Q: How do you see the role of influencers changing the nature of the advertising industry?
Influencers are becoming central to advertising, with agencies adapting to their fast-paced and culturally relevant methods.
MTV’s legacy, the new Lucy Letby documentary on Netflix and the traditional ad agency in crisis.
Q: Why do you think there is such immense interest in the Lucy Letby case?
There has always been huge interest in true crime, and this case's exceptional and distressing nature has captured significant public attention.
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.
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Q: What do you think makes a hit show?
A combination of engaging formats, relevant themes, and a strong connection with audience trends.

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Content covers a broad array of media-related themes, with significant emphasis on the evolving dynamics of journalism, the impact of technology on media reporting, and critical discussions surrounding ethical journalism practices. The episodes frequently touch on contemporary issues, such as media representation, significant events like the Ukraine war, celebrity media narratives, and the intersection of politics and media reporting. Distinctively, the discussions highlight both critical analysis of traditional media practices and exploration of new media trends, making it particularly appealing for listeners interested in the ongoing transformation within the media landscape.

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The Media Show launched 17 years ago and published 819 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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What guests have appeared on The Media Show?

Recent guests on The Media Show include:

1. Anthony Loyd
2. Olga Malchevska
3. Suzanne Plunkett
4. Arthur Edwards
5. Sean Coughlan
6. Ingrid Seward
7. Gabriel Sherman
8. Barang Tajdin

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