<p>As the broadcaster axes three regular shows amidst more job losses in news... Broadcast editor Chris Curtis fills us in on whether a Labour Government could change the narrative.</p><br><p>How is Private Eye is adjusting to a new government, and does it perform better under red or blue Prime Ministers? Adam MacQueen of the magazine’s Street of Shame reveals all.</p><br><p>All that, plus: Channel 4 announces investment more in new skills and beyond London - but will it change the mood music with TV makers? The Guardian’s ethical review service... and why should we stop calling people ‘talent’.</p><br><p>That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in and sign up for free at https://www.themediaclub.com</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://swiftpress.com/book/haunted-tales/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adam MacQueen’s new book, Haunted Tales - buy it now</a></p><p><a href="https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/bbc-news-axes-click-after-25-years/5198226.article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click, Hardtalk to go as BBC News rationalises</a> and <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/oct/15/bbc-announces-net-reduction-of-130-news-and-current-affairs-jobs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Radio News reductions</a></p><p><a href="https://www.channel4.com/press/news/channel-4-unveils-strategy-boost-impact-across-nations-and-regions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Channel 4 launches Nations & Regions investment</a></p><p>Hot off the Recipes app, <a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/guardian-launches-product-recommendations-site-earning-commission-on-clicks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the Guardian launches The Filter</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/the-real-story-of-tim-davies-talent-ban-emerges/5198159.article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tim Davy 'bans' the word 'talent'</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/oct/14/new-york-sun-owner-begins-talks-to-take-over-telegraph" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New York Sun owner in exclusive talks with Telegraph </a></p><p><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/marketing/publisher-advertising-strategy-insights/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bastards, says Newsquest to Google</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkOAUht3G5o" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spike Milligan calls Prince Charles ‘a grovelling bastard’</a></p><br><p>(0:00) - Intro</p><p>(0:40) - Victoria Newton (Editor, The Sun)</p><p>(3:05) - Jane Austen </p><p>(4:35) - Pride & Prejudice</p><p>(5:40) - BBC News Job Cuts / Click cancelled</p><p>(8:30) - Will BBC Cuts impact government priorities</p><p>(11:10) - Should the government pay for BBC World services?</p><p>(13:45) - Channel 4 and the indie community</p><p>(15:40) - Does Channel 4 work as a public service broadcaster?</p><p>(19:12) - The Governments focus on Channel 4</p><p>(23:02) - The Guardian's The Filter</p><p>(25:30) - Tortoise and the Observer</p><p>(28:10) - Tortoise refinancing </p><p>(31:18) - Weekly news round-up</p><p>(31:55) - What other film and tv studio is owned by a local authority?</p><p>(32:43 - What has Chris been reporting on this week?</p><p>(33:30) - Tim Davie on not using the word "talent"</p><p>(36:00) - Private Eye</p><p>(39:00) - Were the Tories actually worse?</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>
