<p>Matt Brittin is being lined up to replace Tim Davie at the BBC - but first, a speech, and a Culture Secretary with a parting gift. Media writer Kate Bulkley and Edelman's Karin Robinson decode a week in BBC politics.</p><br><p>Also on the show: a new Policing and Media Charter promises journalists they can pick up the phone again - and Reach takes the BBC to task over local news dominance in its charter consultation response.</p><br><p>All that plus: the BPG Award winners, the FCC's war on independent news - and in the Audio Network Media Quiz, it is time for the Weekend Update.</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>We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at https://www.podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studio</p><br><p>Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://themediaclub.com</p><br><p>A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.</p><br><p><strong>What The Media Club has been reading this week:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/bbc-on-brink-of-securing-permanent-charter/5214919.article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lisa Nandy signals to BBC that permenant charter is within reach</a></p><p>DG <a href="https://deadline.com/2026/03/bbc-tim-davie-final-speech-netflix-charter-renewal-iplayer-1236751083/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Davie's Swansong speech</a></p><p><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/breakthrough-for-crime-reporters-as-police-prs-agree-to-answer-the-phone/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Police to have dedicated contact for journalists</a></p><p><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/reach-attacks-bbcs-aggressive-expansion-into-local-news/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reach accuses BBC of damaging local news</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/14/fcc-broadcast-permits-iran-war-news" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The FCC and its war against independent news</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/mar/16/bbc-us-court-throw-out-donald-trump-10bn-lawsuit-chilling-effect" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BBC Asks Court To Throw Out Trump Case</a> -<a href="https://deadline.com/2026/03/trump-falsely-accuses-bbc-ai-doctor-capitol-riots-speech-1236758273/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> as Trump cries AI</a></p><p><a href="https://podnews.net/update/apple-podcasts-video-partners?_bhlid=be4909cf7ee0a607b1ce1ddd5d3ff5a7ee8a1411#story1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New Partners Announced for Apple Podcast Video product</a></p><p><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/03/saturday-night-live-uk-guest-hosts-tina-fey-jamie-dornan-riz-ahmed-1236756907/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SNL UK launches this Saturday. Can it make a splash?</a></p><p><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/03/octonauts-season-7-8-bbc-netflix-wanda-buys-sony-stake-1236757815/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sony Exits The Octopod</a></p><p><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/03/buffy-inside-story-reboot-killed-why-sarah-michelle-gellar-1236757372/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Disney takes a pass on the Buffy reboot</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>