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10/06/2009

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Last broadcast on Wed, 10 Jun 2009, 13:30 on BBC Radio 4.

Synopsis

Steve Hewlett examines the future for local TV news with Ofcom's Stewart Purvis and the BBC's John Tate. Steve also discusses the extent to which anti-terror laws are restricting freedom of expression with journalist Shiv Malik. Plus, as Victoria Wood accuses quiz shows of being male-dominated and testosterone-fuelled, Steve is joined by the writer Kathy Lette and Jo Bunting, producer of Have I Got News for You, to discuss whether or not it is a fair criticism.

Future for Local TV News

The Digital Britain report will finally be published next week and one of the pressing concerns is how the future of local news on TV might be best protected. Steve is joined by Stewart Purvis, Partner for Content and Standards at Ofcom and John Tate, BBC's Director of Policy to discuss why it matters and how plurality can best be supported and financed.

Anti-terror laws and press freedom

Tomorrow, the editor of the Sunday Tribune, Suzanne Breen, will be challenging police attempts to force her to hand over source material relating to the Real IRA. Has police interpretation of anti-terror laws gone too far in restricting media freedom and should European Governments review their anti-terror legislation? Steve is joined by Shiv Malik, a journalist who was threatened with a two year prison sentence whilst writing a book about al- Qaida, and William Horsley, The International Director of the Centre for Freedom of the Media at the University of Sheffield.

Too few women on comedy panel shows?

Victoria Wood said this week that panel shows are “male-dominated” and “testosterone-fuelled”. So are there too few women panellists and if so why? Producer of Have I Got News for You, Jo Bunting and author Kathy Lette join Steve to discuss.

Mark Thompson

On June 24th Steve will be interviewing the BBC's Director General Mark Thompson. So if there’s anything you think we should raise with him do email us at: themediashow@bbc.co.uk

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  1. Wed 10 Jun 2009
    13:30
    BBC Radio 4

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