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

The Media Show BBC Radio 4

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.4 • 27 Ratings

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

    How conspiracy theories went mainstream

    How conspiracy theories went mainstream

    Last week, the Princess of Wales announced that she is undergoing treatment for cancer. It was preceded by weeks of speculation about her whereabouts that went well into conspiracy territory. How exactly did conspiracy theories move from the fringes to the mainstream? And what are the responsibilities of the "mainstream media" when covering them? Also on the programme, BBC Radio 5 Live celebrates its 30th anniversary and what Tim Davie's speech means for the future of the BBC.
    Guests: Chris Curtis, editor in chief, Broadcast; Nicky Campbell, presenter, BBC Radio 5 Live; Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor, New Statesman; Dr Annie Kelly, journalist and postdoctoral researcher specialising in conspiracy theories.
    Presenter: Ros Atkins
    Producer: Dan Hardoon

    • 28 min
    Is the clock ticking for TikTok?

    Is the clock ticking for TikTok?

    As the US Congress moves to ban TikTok on national security grounds, we ask could the UK follow? Elon Musk lured former CNN journalist Don Lemon to boost X's video credentials but the pair fell out after a recent interview. We find out why. Also on the programme, why the BBC has announced plans to move into UK podcast advertising and we explore what one journalist found when she downloaded all the data held on her after years of using Meta's services.
    Guests: Ciaran Martin, Professor, Blavatnik School of Government, The University of Oxford; Max Tani, media journalist, Semafor; Matilda Davies, Data and Digital Journalist, The Times and The Sunday Times; Nick Hilton, Co-founder, Podot
    Presenter: Katie Razzall
    Producer: Simon Richardson

    • 28 min
    Is seeing still believing?

    Is seeing still believing?

    We discuss the controversial photo of the Princess of Wales and her children released by Kensington Palace on Sunday which was removed from circulation by photo agencies due to concerns it had been inappropriately edited. The story raises many questions about how images in the media are sourced, how they’re checked and how they’re distributed. We talk to press photographers, picture agencies and newspaper picture editors. Also in the programme, two developing stories concerning Tiktok and the Daily Telegraph. In the United States, the House of Representatives have passed a bill that could see Tiktok banned and the UK government looks set to introduce legislation stopping the purchase of The Daily Telegraph by an investment vehicle backed by the United Arab Emirates.
    Guests: Phil Chetwynd, Global News Director, AFP; Jamie Lorriman, Chair, British Press Photographers’ Association; Fiona Shields, Head of Photography, The Guardian; Christianna Silva, Senior Culture Reporter, Mashable; Christopher Williams, Business Editor, The Daily Telegraph
    Presenter: Ros Atkins
    Producer: Simon Richardson

    • 28 min
    Pam Abdy, CEO Warner Bros Motion Picture Group

    Pam Abdy, CEO Warner Bros Motion Picture Group

    Exclusive interview with one of Hollywood's most powerful executives

    • 43 min
    Is this the end for TalkTV?

    Is this the end for TalkTV?

    With the scandal still all over the front as well as the back pages, we explore what the Christian Horner allegations tell us about the challenges journalists face in holding sports leaders to account. TalkTV is moving to online only and GB News has been censured by Ofcom. We consider the successes and failures of both channels. Plus, as pictures of the Princess of Wales are published in the United States we hear why codes of behaviour among British journalists mean, despite being freely available online, they will not be appearing on TV or in print here.
    Contributors: Jake Kanter, Investigations Editor, Deadline; Aggie Chambre, Host, Westminster Insider podcast; Andrew Benson, Chief F1 Writer, BBC Sport; Fern Buckley, F1 Correspondent, talkSPORT; Chris Ship, Royal Editor, ITV News
    Presenter: Ros Atkins
    Producer: Simon Richardson

    • 28 min
    Reverberations of the Israel-Gaza War

    Reverberations of the Israel-Gaza War

    With Islamophobia, antisemitism, and threats against MPs all in the news, what role has the media itself played in stoking tensions? Also in the programme, as international broadcasters sign a letter calling for access to Gaza, what impact would that have on how the conflict is reported?
    Guests: Alex Crawford, Special Correspondent, Sky News; Caroline Wheeler, Political Editor, Sunday Times; Ayesha Hazarika, Columnist and Presenter, Times Radio; Tim Montgomerie, Columnist and Founder of Conservative Home; Dr Hannah White, Director, Institute for Government
    Presenter: Katie Razzall
    Producer: Dan Hardoon

    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
27 Ratings

27 Ratings

journoMomx4 ,

P.Morgan despicable

Glad to see you challenge that disgraceful vulture. He wouldn’t stop talking over you to try to get out his fake defense of pretty much everything he’s done. He can’t stop himself but intelligent listeners know his tactics. Let’s not mistake what he does as journalism. He’s certainly entitled to his opinions and we are entitled not to watch. He is pure evil.

saperlo ,

Wholesale Left Wing Bias

I knew the BBC was left wing but this program is unlistenable to anyone from the center of politics, particularly as it tries to cover the US…it’s always the same diatribe of leftist tropes. Now they’re doubling dow by repeatedly interviewing Brian Stelter…the fired CNN executive and serial left wing narcissist. I wonder though, do the presenters of this think they’re balanced or have the just swallowed the cool aid?

N Beach ,

Low-grade audio from your guests

Please, it would be much appreciated if the invited guests you feature could deliver clear, professional-quality audio.

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