It was the first Labour King’s Speech in 14 years. There was no “Independence of the Bank of England” style surprise, but in its way the agenda for government was radical. I dissect the loyal address and discuss Vaughn Gething’s demise as Welsh first minister with my co-host Emma Burnell. Supporting this show is another […]
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Politico and media types like to smugly dismiss election debates, frequently claiming they don’t change very much. I’ve done it myself. Well, the events of the last few weeks have rather put paid to that notion. A disastrous performance from President Joe Biden confirmed many worries about him and started a chain of events that
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When Netflix announced an ad-supported tier it felt like a rubicon had been crossed, like some of the fundamental contract of that service and streaming in general had been broken. And now customers don’t seem to care According to Netflix’s latest earning data, it has 277 million subscribers and its ad-supported plan members now make
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A monthly visit to DTNS for ‘Additional Conversations’. This time we discuss Olympics coverage and rebundling more broadly. Verizon has announced a Peacock/Netflix deal in time for Paris 2024. Full episode.
Additional Conversations: Streaming the Olympics and Rebundling Read More »
Ex-BBC newsroom journalist Rob Rea joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss Euro 2024 coverage. Who were the winners and losers, and who should never be allowed in a commentary box again? Given Rob’s experience, they unpick the BBC’s General Election coverage and how it manages so many big events in one year. This includes a
Who Won the Euro 2024 Media Matchup? -With Rob Rea Read More »
After a busy Saturday in central London with a friend and then a trip to the gym (I know, but there’s no point going to the gym unless you tell everyone,) I settled down for the evening to watch the New York Yankees game. As it finished, my TV flicked over to CNN and the
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In the latest episode of TV+ Talk, Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner take a deep dive into the growing catalogue available on Apple TV+. They also discuss Chuck’s upcoming trip to Mackstock, and whether Apple’s media offering should feature.
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CNN is cutting jobs. “Media organisation makes people redundant” is hardly revelatory in 2024, but this move includes closing down its CNN opinion section. Claire Atkinson exclusively revealed a memo from boss Mark Thompson and reported on the end of the comment section. Churning out comment pieces is generally cheaper than reporting. However, if you
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I’m not a huge horse racing fan – a day at the races is fun, likewise a bet on the Grand National. However, BBC commentator John Hunt’s voice is a crucial part of my weekend listening. He appears througout Five Live Sport on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Today, he was struck by tragedy, the scale
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On Thursday, Andy Murray made what we now know to be his last-ever Wimbledon appearance. The coverage was, as ever, on the BBC, who brought out legendary broadcaster Sue Barker to interview him. They showed a brilliant montage and cameras tracked the two-time champion through the clubhouse and onto the bridge where he greeted cheering
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