Is ITV’s Hacking Drama The Next Mr Bates?

Just as News UK wraps up its court battles... ITV announces a new drama all about them, starring Toby Jones as Alan Rusbridger. Media writer Tara Conlan tells us more.Also on the programme: The toxic world of the comedy industry is back in the headlines - writer and broadcaster Julia Raeside joins us on the member’s sofa to discuss the last few years, and her new book, Don’t Make Me Laugh.All that, plus: should we follow Europe’s lead and raise a broadcasting levy on streamers? That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://www.themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.Further Reading:Pre-Order Julia’s BookITV commissions phone hacking drama130 jobs to go at World ServiceShould there be a streamer levy? (a bit like France?)Superbowl AdsTNT Replaces EurosporttalkSPORT Goes FASTChapters:(00:00) Intro(00:30) Media Club Guest Invite: Alex Mahon(04:30) Media Club Guest Invite: Mrs Justice Dias(06:05) New ITV Tony Jones Phone Hacking Drama(11:24) BBC World Service to Cut Jobs(17:40) Next On Netflix Recap(20:15) Budgets and Funding(23:52) TV Licence Fee for Netflix(27:07) Julia Raeside's New Book(29:17) Me Too Movement in Comedy(33:10) FFS: Video Podcast Substack(35:25) The Media Quiz(38:38) GoodbyesWe record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.