<p>It was one scandal too many for Tim Davie - where does his departure leave the BBC at this crucial time? And which talented exec would dare take on the role? Former Chief Creative Officer for BBC TV, Patrick Younge, and The Telegraph’s media editor James Warrington, whose paper broke this DG-slaying story, join us in the studio.</p><br><p>Also on the show: ITV is up for sale - well, at least the broadcasting arm is - our panel discuss why Sky is ready to snap it up... Plus, why a dispute between YouTube and Disney is frustrating US football fans... and, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we consume all the news that’s fit to TikTok.</p><br><p>The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network. Alex (who is a real person) selects the music for us to score each episode and she and her team can do it for you too at https://audionetwork.com</p><br><p>Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://themediaclub.com</p><br><p>We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at <a href="https://www.podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studio</a></p><br><p>A <a href="http://rethinkaudio.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rethink Audio</a> production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from <a href="http://podcastdiscovery.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcast Discovery</a>.</p><br><p>What The Media Club has been reading this week:</p><p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1k02vr1my2o" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Davie &amp; Turness resign over Panorama</a></p><p><a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/11/10/trump-threatens-sue-bbc-one-billion/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trump's libel deadline</a></p><p><a href="https://goodallandgoodluck.substack.com/p/the-truth-about-impartiality-at-the" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wider reaction</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/11/07/itv-in-talks-over-16bn-sale-of-television-business-to-sky/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ITV in sales talks with Comcast/Sky</a></p><p><a href="https://deadline.com/2025/11/the-celebrity-traitors-renewed-season-2-bbc-1236612423/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Celeb Traitors Is Renewed, obvs</a></p><p><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-11-09/netflix-is-getting-serious-about-video-podcasts?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9q0SA7EdEk7_8DCMYzW3jOqCzBanJyYnN2uJFMYfDGzxTEF_i28TSJZbDNyH68fNKlxs5AgqsKoKym-vwJGSPvIfKrg&amp;_hsmi=389411642" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Is Your Podcast Netflix-Ready?</a></p><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/disney-youtube-tv-carriage-dispute-history-bob-iger-2025-11?op=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Disney vs YouTube in carriage wars</a></p><p><a href="https://podnews.net/press-release/iheart-tiktok" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok Radio Is A Thing Now</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/podcasts/how-crime-content-is-powering-daily-mails-podcast-expansion/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daily Mail leans into The Crime Desk brand for podcasts and TikTok</a></p><p><a href="https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv/itv-partners-with-tiktok-for-ads-on-tentpole-brands/5210861.article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ITV partners with TikTok for ads on tentpole brands</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Media Club with Matt Deegan

Rethink Audio

Should The BBC Pay Trump? (And 101 Other Questions)

NOV 14, 202552 MIN
The Media Club with Matt Deegan

Should The BBC Pay Trump? (And 101 Other Questions)

NOV 14, 202552 MIN

Description

<p>It was one scandal too many for Tim Davie - where does his departure leave the BBC at this crucial time? And which talented exec would dare take on the role? Former Chief Creative Officer for BBC TV, Patrick Younge, and The Telegraph’s media editor James Warrington, whose paper broke this DG-slaying story, join us in the studio.</p><br><p>Also on the show: ITV is up for sale - well, at least the broadcasting arm is - our panel discuss why Sky is ready to snap it up... Plus, why a dispute between YouTube and Disney is frustrating US football fans... and, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we consume all the news that’s fit to TikTok.</p><br><p>The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network. Alex (who is a real person) selects the music for us to score each episode and she and her team can do it for you too at https://audionetwork.com</p><br><p>Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://themediaclub.com</p><br><p>We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at <a href="https://www.podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studio</a></p><br><p>A <a href="http://rethinkaudio.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rethink Audio</a> production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from <a href="http://podcastdiscovery.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcast Discovery</a>.</p><br><p>What The Media Club has been reading this week:</p><p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1k02vr1my2o" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Davie &amp; Turness resign over Panorama</a></p><p><a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/11/10/trump-threatens-sue-bbc-one-billion/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trump's libel deadline</a></p><p><a href="https://goodallandgoodluck.substack.com/p/the-truth-about-impartiality-at-the" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wider reaction</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/11/07/itv-in-talks-over-16bn-sale-of-television-business-to-sky/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ITV in sales talks with Comcast/Sky</a></p><p><a href="https://deadline.com/2025/11/the-celebrity-traitors-renewed-season-2-bbc-1236612423/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Celeb Traitors Is Renewed, obvs</a></p><p><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-11-09/netflix-is-getting-serious-about-video-podcasts?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9q0SA7EdEk7_8DCMYzW3jOqCzBanJyYnN2uJFMYfDGzxTEF_i28TSJZbDNyH68fNKlxs5AgqsKoKym-vwJGSPvIfKrg&amp;_hsmi=389411642" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Is Your Podcast Netflix-Ready?</a></p><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/disney-youtube-tv-carriage-dispute-history-bob-iger-2025-11?op=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Disney vs YouTube in carriage wars</a></p><p><a href="https://podnews.net/press-release/iheart-tiktok" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok Radio Is A Thing Now</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/podcasts/how-crime-content-is-powering-daily-mails-podcast-expansion/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daily Mail leans into The Crime Desk brand for podcasts and TikTok</a></p><p><a href="https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv/itv-partners-with-tiktok-for-ads-on-tentpole-brands/5210861.article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ITV partners with TikTok for ads on tentpole brands</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>