The Media Show: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream
Social media, anti-social media, breaking news, faking news: this is the programme about a revolution in media.
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Trump’s Billion-Dollar BBC Threat
Resignations at the BBC, Trump's billion-dollar lawsuit threat, and questions over bias. The Media Show unpacks the latest crisis at the corporation.
Lessons from Top Gear
Andy Wilman on Top Gear and Clarkson, Mishal Husain on life after the BBC, and Mike Cotton on The Celebrity Traitors finale.
Advertising Race Row
Representation in adverts, streaming takeovers and history on TV. Guests include Sara Denby, Dino Myers-Lamptey, Camilla Lewis and Bettany Hughes.
When the Royals Lose Control of the Story
What coverage of Prince Andrew reveals about the changing relationship between the monarchy and the press. Plus, Paul Salopek on the art of slow journalism.
The Gaza Ceasefire
Journalists on covering the Gaza ceasefire, restrictions on access, and how global media frame the story. With Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Bel Trew and Professor Lee Edwards.
Reporting from Inside Putin’s Russia
Steve Rosenberg on life reporting from Russia; Zanny Minton Beddoes on The Economist's new video era; and Victoria Beckham's Netflix PR strategy.
04/10/2025
Larry Ellison's media ambitions, conspiracy theories linked to digital ID and "med beds", and a new TV deal for the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race.
Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension
Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and return, BBC migrant hotel investigation, and dramatising the Murdoch phone hacking scandal.
Reporting Charlie Kirk's Killing
Assessing media coverage of Charlie Kirk's killing and the Unite the Kingdom rally. With James O'Brien, Isabel Oakeshott and Guto Harri.
Super Mario Bros at 40
Super Mario Bros' 40th anniversary, Russia's state messaging app, Nepal's social media bans and the Murdoch family succession dispute.
France's Political Crisis
French prime minister François Bayrou's confidence vote, the rise of the 'Bloquons Tout' movement, changing leadership at Vogue, and a new book on a journalist close to Hitler.
The Mystery Freelancer
Suspected AI bylines prompt retractions, Bundesliga rights reach YouTube, and the making of Parenthood, the BBC's latest David Attenborough series.
Trump, Zelensky and the cameras
Reporting on Zelensky's Washington visit, challenges for Russian exile media, industry shifts at the Edinburgh TV Festival, and a hedge fund that does journalism.
Interview of an AI Avatar
Coverage of journalists' deaths in Gaza, how the AI avatar of a school-shooting victim was interviewed, and using social media as a journalist.
Taiwan's War Drama Tests Political Boundaries on Screen
Taiwan's new military drama, leaked Tesla files, Downing Street's influencer push.
YouTubers and the Migrant Hotel Protest
YouTuber Wesley Winter on Epping protest; Ofcom's PSB warning; AFP on Gaza; Vatican's digital strategy.
A Superinjunction That Gagged the Media
Press gagging order and Afghan data leak, ITV's new 'sharks and celebrities' format, and media coverage of the Tour de France.
Oasis Concert Photo Row
Photographers challenge Oasis concert restrictions, media scrutiny over small boat crossings during Macron's UK visit, plus fact-checking and the publishing industry.
Gaza Documentary Controversy
Gaza documentary pulled by BBC over impartiality concerns; Glastonbury coverage criticised; Tim Franks speaks on bias and identity; Formula One's media legacy and missing archive revisited.
Iranian Harassment of BBC Journalists
BBC Persian journalists report threats from Iran; Hong Kong media freedoms under scrutiny; Netflix tries live TV in France; Tattle Life's founder revealed after libel court battle.
The Media Show FAQs
When is The Media Show next on?
The next broadcast of The Media Show airs at Mon 09 Feb · 00:30(UK: Mon 09 Feb · 00:30) on BBC News.
Which channel is The Media Show next on?
The Media Show returns on BBC News next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.
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