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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Hungary and the Battle for Press Freedom
Nick Thorpe on Hungary's press reforms under Péter Magyar, Anneka Rice on fifty years in broadcasting, and experts on the ethics of reporting the Cornell rape case.
Reporting the Man City Scandal
Journalists who reported on Manchester City's 'sham' contracts and a look at how celebrities are cast for major TV shows.
Earl Spencer, the Palace and the Press
The battle of the narratives over Earl Spencer’s new book and global media attention on Piddington.
Is the Right of Reply Under Threat?
The impact of social media on the right of reply and the battle for TV remote buttons.
A Television Experiment That Lasted 60 Years
70 Up brings a landmark TV series to an end. Lisa Nandy on the future of the BBC, and questions about political polling after Channel 4’s undercover Reform investigation.
Meet the Meat Proxies
What happens when people become 'meat proxies' for AI? Also on the show, Lyse Doucet on reporting from Afghanistan under the Taliban, and the executive producer of The Grand Tour.
The Death of Jason Arday
The media’s coverage of Jason Arday, with Charles Moore, Seun Matiluko and Stephen Bush, alongside contributions from his childhood friend Nick Clark and writer Sarah Ditum.
Interviewing Elon Musk
Zanny Minton Beddoes on her interview that sparked Musk's 'traitor' attack, reporting the wildfires in France and Spain, and the backstory to a photo seen around the world.
Can an AI Actor Win Over Hollywood?
The debate over AI-generated actors after 'Tilly Norwood' lands a leading film role, and analysis of Andy Burnham's media strategy.
Trump's New York Times Subpoenas
Trump's subpoenas for New York Times journalists, the BBC's annual report and the art of the radio phone-in show with Iain Dale.
Farage's Fight with the Media
Nigel Farage's criticism of the media, political scrutiny and press ethics, plus Prince Harry's privacy case against Associated Newspapers.
The Murray Brothers' Media Game
Jamie and Andy Murray''s new YouTube channel, claims over Masha and the Bear, and Breaker Media founder Lachlan Cartwright.
How Shop Workers Became Content
Shop workers and social media; Andy Burnham's approach to the media; romance scammers; the closure of Radio 4 Long Wave. With Joshi Herrmann, Jayne Allport, Carlos Barragán and Jeffrey Borinsky.
Reporting the World Cup
World Cup coverage with Alex Kay-Jelski, Craig Hope and Daniel Storey, reporting Belfast disorder with Dan Johnson, and Russia's use of influencers with Samantha Berkhead and Evie Aspinall.
Inside Rafa Nadal's Netflix Show
The new Rafa Nadal documentary; the reporting of the SNP finance scandal and Nicola Sturgeon's BBC interview; and turmoil at CBS's 60 Minutes.
The French Rupert Murdoch
Vincent Bolloré's influence, Michael Grade on broadcasting and regulation, councils and local press access, and reporting the heatwave.
Filming Inside El Salvador’s Mega-Prison
Richard Madeley in El Salvador's high-security prison, Matt Brittin's first days as BBC Director General, and the fallout from allegations linked to Married at First Sight.
Wrestling with Trump
Munya Chawawa on Trump, satire and documentaries; Prisoner access to journalists with Simon Hattenstone and Emily Bolton; parenting influencers with Fortesa Latifi and Jasmine McInnes.
The Accidental BBC News Star
The "Wrong Guy" BBC moment revisited; Saudi media strategy shifts; and climate reporting challenges with David Shukman.
I’m a Celebrity… Get Me a Lawyer!
Scrutiny of reality TV editing after I'm a Celebrity controversy, and coverage of King Charles' US visit. With Sean Coughlan, Jack Blanchard, Lauren Morris, Donald Clarke and Rob Davis.
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When is The Media Show next on?
The next broadcast of The Media Show airs at Mon 02 Nov · 00:30(UK: Mon 02 Nov · 00:30) on BBC News.
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