Live: Future of Media Technology Conference
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WSL, Murdoch bios, Flava D: What I’m Watching, Reading, Listening to – September 9, 2025
What I’m Watching The big watch this week is the WSL, of course. Every game is on TV, so there is plenty to get stuck into, especially during a men’s international break. What I’m Reading I find myself consumed by every article covering the news from the Murdoch family court case. If only someone could
James Ball on Nigel Farage and The Murdochs
The New World’s political editor James Ball returns to The Addition Podcast to discuss Reform leader Nigel Farage’s funny free speech week. Ball was blocked from attending the Reform party conference, although he still managed to cause some mischief in Birmingham. Reform have also removed access to local publications in part of the country. In
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Take WSL TV Coverage Seriously
This weekend saw the Women’s Super League (WSL), the top tier of women’s football in the UK, recommence. With it, the new media deal kicked in. A reminder – that means 118 games on Sky Sports, with others available for free via the BBC and YouTube. There is plenty that is good about the wide-ranging
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Review: Big Game Night on Channel 5
On Sunday, Channel 5 brought the NFL back to free-to-air TV in the UK. It first showed the New York Giants vs the Washington Commanders and then the Detroit Lions taking on the Green Bay Packers. As I explained the other day, the coverage is broken down into two parts: Big Game Night and 5NFL.
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WSL, NFL, Tennis – What to Watch This Weekend, 6-7 September
Women’s Super League Chelsea vs Man City – It seems odd to call the opening game of the season a title-decider, but it could well be, as the holders welcome Man City to Stamford Bridge. Kick-off is at 7.30pm BST/2.30pm ET. You can watch the game on Sky Sports/NOW in the UK and on ESPN Select
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Women’s Sport Scores Summer Success
On Sunday, I headed to Lord’s for The Hundred Finals day. The Hundred is the shortest form of the game. Each side bowls for a maximum of 100 balls and bats for a maximum of 100 balls. Uniquely for cricket in the UK, it is based on franchises, not counties. Furthermore, women’s and men’s games
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The Hypocrisy of the Nigel Farage Free Speech Show
UK TV series, even very popular ones, don’t always do that well when the go to the US. Nigel Farage looked to buck the trend on Wednesday, when he took his show Stateside. Farage was appearing in front of the House Judiciary Committee to talk about the free speech crisis in the UK. Nevermind that
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Jack Kessler on Finding the Lines to Take
The Evening Standard, now the London Standard, was London’s nightly paper, five nights a week. With a growing digital presence, it has gone weekly. Whilst working there, Jack Kessler became Chief Leader Writer and, over more than 1000 editions, grew the West End Final daily newsletter into a must-read for tens of thousands He has
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Anna Wintour’s Replacement at American Vogue Named
Chloe Malle, current editor of vogue.com, will succeed Anna Wintour as editor of American Vogue. She becomes Head of Editorial Content, as the title now is, with immediate effect. It’s a huge moment not just for Malle, but for the brand and parent company Condé Nast, too. How will it navigate the post-Anna era? Not
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