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EPISODE · Jul 21, 2026 · 25 MIN

Media Watch: This proves that the BBC are desperate for your money

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Welcome to episode 1 of Steph Brawn's Media Watch podcast. Steph Brawn presents a new podcast "Media Watch" where she goes behind the headlines and unpacks the most eye catching moments of the week on UK TV and it print. This week she is joined by Abbi Garton-Crosbie to discus the BBC's 'desperate' advert during the World Cup half time show and how it proves they need public funding MORE than ever. They go on to discuss Laura Kuenssberg's questioning as to whether new Prime Minister Andy Burnham would be a good contestant on the Traitors. Support The National with a subscription from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe Sign up FREE to the Media Watch newsletter at thenational.scot/newsletters    

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