Should the BBC ‘Be More Elvis’?

The BBC's director general wants the corporation to have "a little less conversation, a little more action" - but with BBC Three reportedly heading for the exit, are the staff all shook up? Gold Wala's Faraz Osman on what Matt Brittin's digital revolution means for the people who make the programmes. Also on the show: it's the first ever National Magazine Day. The Week Junior's editor Vanessa Harriss on why, in an age of endless screens, children are still reaching for paper. All that plus: Channel 4 finds its new content chief, Warner Bros. wakes up as Skydance... and, in The Audio Network Media Quiz, we roll up the shutters on some abandoned lock-ups. The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network. Alex selects the music to score each episode - and the Audio Network team can do it for you too, at audionetwork.com We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studio Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.com A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery. What The Media Club has been reading this week: BBC boss Matt Brittin sets out a Silicon Valley-style revolution Brittin faces staff criticism over job cuts in junior ranks BBC Three and BBC Scotland channels face closure David Brindley set to be named Channel 4 content chief Paramount completes Warner Bros. Discovery takeover to form Skydance National Magazine Day 2026 Radio 2 Apologises Guardian ends casual staff practice Prof. Brian Cox trades radio for digital Bidders revealed for Doctor Who Goalhanger brings ad sales in house Rachel Jupp becomes new BBC News chief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.