{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/b7af9d6c-cb49-4877-a217-f0e2b87c0b2a/679bad249bbbbb621359105d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Is ITV’s Hacking Drama The Next Mr Bates?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/614d976b772a06d1d06158fe/1738344427892-68fe15cd-c851-4a25-aa7e-91d5dc7f2403.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Just as News UK wraps up its court battles... ITV announces a new drama all about them, starring Toby Jones as Alan Rusbridger. Media writer Tara Conlan tells us more.</p><p><br></p><p>Also on the programme: The toxic world of the comedy industry is back in the headlines - writer and broadcaster Julia Raeside joins us on the member’s sofa to discuss the last few years, and her new book, <a href=\"https://www.waterstones.com/book/dont-make-me-laugh/julia-raeside/9781835011850\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Don’t Make Me Laugh</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>All that, plus: should we follow Europe’s lead and raise a broadcasting levy on streamers?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!</p><p><br></p><p>Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at <a href=\"http://themediaclub.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.themediaclub.com</a></p><p><br></p><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><p><br></p><p>Further Reading:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.waterstones.com/book/dont-make-me-laugh/julia-raeside/9781835011850\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pre-Order Julia’s Book</a></li><li><a href=\"https://deadline.com/2025/01/the-hack-itv-phone-hacking-drama-david-tennant-robert-carlyle-toby-jones-1236270566/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ITV commissions phone hacking drama</a></li><li><a href=\"https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/bbc-world-service-to-cut-130-roles-to-save-6m-in-the-next-year/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">130 jobs to go at World Service</a></li><li><a href=\"https://deadline.com/2025/01/uk-government-rules-out-netflix-levy-1236270363/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Should there be a streamer levy?</a> (<a href=\"https://deadline.com/2025/01/disney-french-media-chronology-agreement-reduced-media-window-1236271665/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">a bit like France?</a>)</li><li><a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jan/29/30-second-ad-slots-for-super-bowl-reported-to-be-selling-for-8m-plus-in-us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Superbowl Ads</a></li><li><a href=\"https://deadline.com/2025/01/eurosport-to-be-replaced-by-tnt-in-the-uk-in-warner-bros-discovery-sports-shakes-up-1236269088/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TNT Replaces Eurosport</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcasting/talksport-launches-24/7-fast-channel-with-slate-of-original-programming/5201304.article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">talkSPORT Goes FAST</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>(00:00) Intro</p><p>(00:30) Media Club Guest Invite: Alex Mahon</p><p>(04:30) Media Club Guest Invite: Mrs Justice Dias</p><p>(06:05) New ITV Tony Jones Phone Hacking Drama</p><p>(11:24) BBC World Service to Cut Jobs</p><p>(17:40) Next On Netflix Recap</p><p>(20:15) Budgets and Funding</p><p>(23:52) TV Licence Fee for Netflix</p><p>(27:07) Julia Raeside's New Book</p><p>(29:17) Me Too Movement in Comedy</p><p>(33:10) FFS: Video Podcast Substack</p><p>(35:25) The Media Quiz</p><p>(38:38) Goodbyes</p><p><br></p><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><p><br></p>","author_name":"Rethink Audio"}