The Media Show: Inside Rafa Nadal's Netflix show episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 22 MIN

The Media Show: Inside Rafa Nadal's Netflix show

from The Explanation · host BBC World Service

A new Netflix documentary follows the final stage of Rafael Nadal's tennis career. The series is the latest high-profile sports documentary made for a streaming platform. Zachary Heinzerling, director of Rafa, outlines how the film was made and the level of access his team received. Minal Modha, senior research director at Ampere Analysis, provides context on the growing business of sports documentaries.In Scotland, Peter Murrell's guilty plea to embezzling funds from the SNP has renewed attention on the reporting that first raised questions about the affair. John Ferguson, political editor at the Sunday Mail, reflects on his own journalism. Laura Kuenssberg explains how she secured the first broadcast interview with Nicola Sturgeon since her estranged husband’s conviction.CBS News is facing upheaval following changes in leadership and the departure of several senior figures. The latest developments centre on the dismissal of veteran correspondent Scott Pelley after public criticism of the network's direction. Michael Grynbaum, media correspondent at The New York Times, outlines the story.Presenter: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Producer: Lisa Jenkinson and Lucy Wai Researcher: Ruth Waites Sound engineer: Volodymyr Muzyczka

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jun 4, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

The Media Show: Inside Rafa Nadal's Netflix show

0:00 22:59

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Explanation?

This episode is 22 minutes long.

When was this The Explanation episode published?

This episode was published on June 4, 2026.

Can I download this The Explanation episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!