{"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/6838a592998551779f2fc4c1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Indies: Do Not Fear C4 And The Big Studios","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/614d976b772a06d1d06158fe/1748588425199-0220f22b-53d9-4379-8459-962835d57e95.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Why indies shouldn’t fear Channel 4’s production arm - Derek Drennan, founder of Nest Productions talks to us about his business, and why IP isn’t the only game in town.</p><p><br></p><p>Also on the show: as the industry mourns the passing of Alan Yentob, former BBC exec Paul Robinson takes us back to his 90s heyday.</p><p><br></p><p>All that plus: the Telegraph is sold AGAIN - will that be that? And, in the <em>Audio Network</em> Media Quiz... we channel Jimmy Carr.</p><p><br></p><p>That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!</p><p><br></p><p>The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network who select the music to score each episode - they can do it for you too at <a href=\"https://www.audionetwork.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">audionetwork.com</a></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\">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>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><p>What The Media Club has been reading this week:</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/may/25/alan-yentob-former-bbc-executive-tv-presenter-dies\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Alan Yentob RIP</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/telegraph-redbird-deal-takeover/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Telegraph saga is over</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/paul-robinson-exiting-role-as-kartoon-channel-worldwide-president/ar-AA1F3VNh\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Paul Robinson is open to offers</a></p><p><a href=\"https://deadline.com/2025/05/gary-lineker-emotional-farewell-match-of-the-day-26-years-1236411002/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lineker leaves BBC</a></p><p><a href=\"https://deadline.com/2025/05/doctor-who-ratings-drop-speculation-future-1236409467/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Doctor Who to be rested?</a></p><p><a href=\"https://deadline.com/2025/05/bbc-content-chief-latest-patrick-holland-1236408207/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BBC Creative Director latest</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.satandpcguy.com/2025/05/22/end-of-an-era-itv-loses-darts-and-snooker-rights-to-channel-5/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Will Channel 5 nab darts and snooker rights from ITV?</a></p><p><a href=\"https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/regional-newspapers/south-london-press-closed/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">South London Press shuts after 160 years</a></p><p><a href=\"https://deadline.com/2025/05/netflix-behind-big-pitch-with-jimmy-carr-podcast-1236412208/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Netflix launches original podcast from BBC Studios</a></p><p><a href=\"https://deadline.com/2025/05/disney-uefa-womens-champions-league-1236409248/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Disney+ to stream UEFA Women’s Champions League</a></p><p><br></p><p>podscan_bJzTkN2iL6dVtfsr8XzvqUtWfoZ3YvY4</p>","author_name":"Rethink Audio"}