<p>The Observer becomes part of Tortoise. Charlotte Tobitt of Press Gazette is here to tell us what happens next.</p><br><p>Also on the programme: BBC Radio faces pushback from Ofcom over its DAB expansion plans, and The Radio Times’ Caroline Frost ponders what we have to look forward to on TV in 2025.</p><br><p>All that, plus: all the gossip from the British Journalism Awards, the continued de-Wallacing of TV...&nbsp;And, in the Media Quiz, we brush up those CVs.</p><br><p>That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!</p><br><p>Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at <a href="http://themediaclub.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">themediaclub.com</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>We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at <a href="https://t.ly/7PD5O" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podshoponline.co.uk</a></p><br><p>The Media Club’s stories of the week:</p><p><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/nationals/tortoise-observer-deal-signed-and-lucy-rock-named-print-editor/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Observer sale confirmed - and new editor too</a></p><p><a href="https://radiotoday.co.uk/2024/12/ofcom-writes-to-the-bbc-to-confirm-consultation-on-radio-2-extra/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BBC’s DAB expansion plans on hold</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/food/2024/dec/18/grace-dent-to-replace-gregg-wallace-on-next-series-of-celebrity-masterchef" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grace Dent to replace Gregg Wallace</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/british-journalism-awards-2024-winners/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">British Journalism Awards</a> and <a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/press-gazette-launches-website-registration-wall/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Press Gazette introducing a registration wall</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/dec/18/australian-childrens-television-sensation-bluey-to-be-turned-into-movie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluey movie announced</a></p><p><a href="https://radiotoday.co.uk/2024/12/gavin-and-stacey-to-host-takeover-of-bbc-radio-2-breakfast-show/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gavin &amp; Stacey cast in Radio 2 takeover</a></p><p><a href="https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/netflix/netflix-lines-up-man-vs-baby-with-rowan-atkinson/5200169.article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rowan Atkinson returns to Netflix</a></p><br><p>(00:00) Intro</p><p>(00:40) Strictly &amp; Amazing Women in Journalism</p><p>(03:40) The Observer &amp; Tortoise</p><p>(07:30) Guardian competition?</p><p>(09:40) Future of Masterchef</p><p>(13:34) BBC pause DAB station roll-out</p><p>(21:30) Media Concierge takeover</p><p>(25:05) Press Gazette's registration wall</p><p>(26:32) Radio Times Podcast</p><p>(27:40) Harlan Coben's Missing You</p><p>(29:06) Brian Walden and Margaret Thatcher</p><p>(30:14) Return of Bergerac</p><p>(31:23) Charlotte's rom-com hits</p><p>(32:10) The revival of TV spy action</p><p>(33:02) The Media Quiz</p><p>(38:16) Goodbyes</p><p><br></p><br /><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

Tortoise’s Observer deal is done... whilst BBC faces Ofcom pushback

DEC 20, 202439 MIN
The Media Club with Matt Deegan

Tortoise’s Observer deal is done... whilst BBC faces Ofcom pushback

DEC 20, 202439 MIN

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<p>The Observer becomes part of Tortoise. Charlotte Tobitt of Press Gazette is here to tell us what happens next.</p><br><p>Also on the programme: BBC Radio faces pushback from Ofcom over its DAB expansion plans, and The Radio Times’ Caroline Frost ponders what we have to look forward to on TV in 2025.</p><br><p>All that, plus: all the gossip from the British Journalism Awards, the continued de-Wallacing of TV...&nbsp;And, in the Media Quiz, we brush up those CVs.</p><br><p>That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!</p><br><p>Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at <a href="http://themediaclub.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">themediaclub.com</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>We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at <a href="https://t.ly/7PD5O" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podshoponline.co.uk</a></p><br><p>The Media Club’s stories of the week:</p><p><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/nationals/tortoise-observer-deal-signed-and-lucy-rock-named-print-editor/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Observer sale confirmed - and new editor too</a></p><p><a href="https://radiotoday.co.uk/2024/12/ofcom-writes-to-the-bbc-to-confirm-consultation-on-radio-2-extra/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BBC’s DAB expansion plans on hold</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/food/2024/dec/18/grace-dent-to-replace-gregg-wallace-on-next-series-of-celebrity-masterchef" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grace Dent to replace Gregg Wallace</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/british-journalism-awards-2024-winners/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">British Journalism Awards</a> and <a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/press-gazette-launches-website-registration-wall/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Press Gazette introducing a registration wall</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/dec/18/australian-childrens-television-sensation-bluey-to-be-turned-into-movie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluey movie announced</a></p><p><a href="https://radiotoday.co.uk/2024/12/gavin-and-stacey-to-host-takeover-of-bbc-radio-2-breakfast-show/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gavin &amp; Stacey cast in Radio 2 takeover</a></p><p><a href="https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/netflix/netflix-lines-up-man-vs-baby-with-rowan-atkinson/5200169.article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rowan Atkinson returns to Netflix</a></p><br><p>(00:00) Intro</p><p>(00:40) Strictly &amp; Amazing Women in Journalism</p><p>(03:40) The Observer &amp; Tortoise</p><p>(07:30) Guardian competition?</p><p>(09:40) Future of Masterchef</p><p>(13:34) BBC pause DAB station roll-out</p><p>(21:30) Media Concierge takeover</p><p>(25:05) Press Gazette's registration wall</p><p>(26:32) Radio Times Podcast</p><p>(27:40) Harlan Coben's Missing You</p><p>(29:06) Brian Walden and Margaret Thatcher</p><p>(30:14) Return of Bergerac</p><p>(31:23) Charlotte's rom-com hits</p><p>(32:10) The revival of TV spy action</p><p>(33:02) The Media Quiz</p><p>(38:16) Goodbyes</p><p><br></p><br /><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>