Media Talk

Channel 4 chief executive Andy Duncan explains the shock move to ditch digital radio

TV critic Charlie Brooker on his new horror thriller for E4, plus reporting the recession

Politicians and the press, the latest ITV job losses, plus the new US television season

We hear from Ofcom chief exec Ed Richards as it backs ITV's plans for reshaping regional news. Plus Jane Tranter's move to the US is discussed.

The panel discuss Channel 4's funding problems, Five and ITV's PSB obligations, Michael Grade on You Tube and a shakeup at 5 Live. With Matt Wells, Steve Hewlett, Jemima Kiss and John Plunkett

The woes afflicting the newspaper industry and the Scottish Broadcasting Commission's plans for a new Scottish TV network

News on Virgin's new name as it rebrands to Absolute, Selina Scott's claim for age discrimination against Channel Five, and a tribute to the comedy producer Geoffrey Perkins

The panel tie up the loose ends of the Edinburgh TV Festival, the creator of hit teen drama Skins is interviewed and Ben Green reports from the Democratic convention. With Matt Wells, Maggie Brown, Steve Hewlett and Gareth McLean

Emily Bell and Tim Hincks of Endemol discuss Peter Fincham's MacTaggart speech, and diversity in the television industry

After the BBC's record fine from Ofcom, has the phone-in fakery issue finally been put to bed? Why has Peter Barron jumped from Newsnight to Google? Giles Coren's four-letter rants. And is time up for Countdown?

The panel discuss the Max Mosley verdict, who will replace Roly Keating as the controller of BBC2, GCap job cuts and the return of Chris Tarrant. With Matt Wells, Steve Hewlett, Paul Robinson and Gareth McLean

Robert Murat's unprecedented settlement, more doom and gloom for newspapers, and the MediaGuardian 100. Plus your poems about the BBC. With Matt Wells, Jeff Jarvis, Owen Gibson, John Plunkett and Gareth McLean

The panel discuss the BBC's latest annual report and some scandalous executive pay. Plus, Global Radio swings its axe. Christopher Meyer prepares to leave the PCC. And the season finale of Doctor Who. With Robert Freeman, Janine Gibson, Paul Robinson and Gareth McLean

Matt Wells presents a special edition of the podcast from Scotland's second city, rounding up all the news and issues from the Radio Academy Festival

More rumblings between Ofcom, the BBC, and Channel 4 over public service broadcasting. Was Heinz's male kiss ad too saucy for TV? With Matt Wells, Maggie Brown, Stephen Brook, and Anna Pickard

Shiv Malik talks about his high court hearing, Arianna Huffington describes the expansion of the Huffington Post, and AP gets tough with bloggers. With Matt Wells, Emily Bell, Jeff Jarvis, John Plunkett and Gareth McLean

The panel look back on The Apprentice final. Plus, is the BBC neglecting Scotland? And Culture secretary Andy Burnham's latest proposals. With Matt Wells, Anna Pickard, Maggie Brown, Steve Hewlett, and Gareth McLean

Lee McQueen talks about 'the job interview from hell' - and his future as Sir Alan Sugar's apprentice

Apprentice finalist Alex Wotherspoon talks about his disappointment at finishing behind Lee McQueen

The panel discuss the BBC Trust report clearing the Beeb of overpaying for top stars. Plus, the rebrands at the Times and Virgin Radio. And fired candidate Lucinda tells us about life after The Apprentice

Lucinda Ledgerwood talks to Media Talk's Ben Green about Sir Alan Sugar, Raef Bjayou, Michael Sophocles, and life after The Apprentice

The panel discuss the future for Eurovision and the BBC website going £36m over budget. Plus, Simon Mayo on winning Sonys and not going to Salford. With Matt Wells, Janine Gibson and John Plunkett

The panel discuss the PCC's annual report and Ken Livingstone joining LBC as its new shock jock. Plus, what now for Doctor Who as Russell T Davies jumps ship? With Matt Wells, Janine Gibson and Stephen Brook

Matt Wells, Emily Bell, and John Plunkett assess a triumphant night for the BBC World Service at the Sonys. Plus, more arguments over the future funding of C4

The panel discuss the record fine levied on ITV for the premium-rate phone scandal, plus Professor Adrian Monck on trust in the media. With Matt Wells, Steve Hewlett and Stephen Brook

The panel discuss the future of the UK radio industry and Dawn Airey's shock return to Five. And Gareth McLean reports from behind the scenes of the BBC's drama department. With Matt Wells, Paul Robinson and Janine Gibson

Matt Wells, Owen Gibson and Robert Freeman discuss the future for Channel 4 after it reported its first operating loss in over a decade. Plus, the panel analyse Peter Bazalgette's project 'Boggle'

The panel discuss who will replace Jenny Abramsky at the BBC. Plus, Simon Kelner describes the new regime at the Independent. With Matt Wells, Maggie Brown, John Plunkett and Gareth McLean

The panel discuss the golden age of British advertising, Ofcom's new recommendations and the British Press Awards. With Matt Wells, Steve Hewlett and Janine Gibson

The panel discuss Kevin Spacey's rant against the BBC. Plus, Evan Davis's first week on Today. And, has Rupert Murdoch got the green light for Fox News UK?