<p>SNL UK launches on Sky One as news emerges over the cost of production. Can the show defy the early critics? And what is Sky seeking to get from its extended run, beyond a repost from President Trump?</p><br><p>Huw Edwards attacks the Channel 5 drama about his downfall - but the show pulls 1.5 million viewers anyway. Alex Hudson joins us to ask whether any sympathy is owed.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Also: Matt Brittin becomes the BBC's 18th Director General - a Google man with no journalism experience. What does that mean for the corporation at the most critical moment in its history?</p><br><p>And in Part Two, we sit down with Tom Price, Content Distribution Director at Roku, who's just launched five new ITV Studios FAST channels in the UK - and has thoughts on whether human curation is dead.</p><br><p>All that plus: Edinburgh TV Festival picks its shortlist, Global Studios gets a new boss... and in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we visit the parallel universe where none of the news happened.</p><br><p>The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network. Alex selects the music for us to score each episode and she and her team can do it for you too at <a href="https://www.audionetwork.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">audionetwork.com</a></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">podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studio</a></p><br><p>Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.themediaclub.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">themediaclub.com</a></p><br><p>A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.</p><p>What The Media Club has been reading this week:</p><p><a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/snl-uk-episode-budget-2-million-pounds-1236696510/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SNL Budget a rumoured £2m/episode</a></p><p><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/03/huw-edwards-statement-martin-clunes-drama-1236762807/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Huw Edwards' attacks Channel 4 drama</a></p><p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cly6glydjl8o" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Donald Trump Reposts SNL UK Cold Open</a></p><p><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/signature-on-crucial-prince-harry-privacy-case-statement-forged-says-private-eye/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prince Harry case faces setback</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/mar/25/new-bbc-director-general-matt-brittin-former-google-executive-olympic-rower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Matt Brittin becomes new BBC DG&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://mailchi.mp/thetvfestival.com/city-bids-shortlist?e=h4NSYVWy5g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TV Festival 2027 venue shortlist announced</a></p><p><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/03/global-studios-hires-craig-hunter-md-the-news-agents-1236762788/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Craig Hunter to head up Global Studios</a></p><p><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/03/ghosts-top-selling-scripted-format-2025-doctor-foster-call-my-agent-1236765146/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ghosts Tops Adaptations Hitlist</a></p><p><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/03/stephen-colbert-lord-of-the-rings-1236764923/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stephen Colbert to enter the Shires</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/mar/24/live-action-mr-benn-movie-bbc-series-i-swear-director-kirk-jones" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mr Benn Movie</a></p><p><a href="https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/production-and-post/openai-closes-sora-ending-1bn-disney-deal/5215146.article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sora closed by OpenAI</a></p><p><br></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>