Unhappily Ever After: MAFS Axed

Channel 4 calls time on Married at First Sight - even though its own review said the show could carry on. Broadcast consultant Paul Robinson on what it means for reality TV. Also on the show: a "famous man" loses his High Court bid to stop the Guardian and ITN publishing allegations against him. Professor Jane Martinson on a landmark ruling for press freedom. All that plus: do broadcasters need creators more than creators need them? The BBC goes looking for another £300 million... and, in The Audio Network Media Quiz, we get misty-eyed over the Christmas adverts. The Audio Network Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network. Alex (who is a real person) selects the music to score each episode, and she and her 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: Channel 4 ends Married at First Sight UK after external review Famous man loses injunction fight against the Guardian and ITN Broadcasters need creators "more than creators need them" BBC deputy DG on the next round of savings - and the Trump lawsuit City Financial News: Budget 2026 live coverage CMA to investigate ITV/Sky deal Creative Cities Comes To Glasgow Complaints As Arday Reporter Gets Nomination SNL Korea gets a spin-off Channel 4 Gambles With Viewers Diary Of A CEO tops YouTube Podcast chart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.