Why is Tortoise bidding for The Observer?
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Is the world’s oldest newspaper about to be bought by the UK’s youngest news brand? Media news and analysis, with presenter Matt Deegan and guests Charlotte Tobitt, UK editor at Press Gazette, Faraz Osman, owner of TV indie Gold Wala and Leanne Alie from Unlocked Podcasts. Plus: could you benefit from a new podcast accelerator programme? Leanne Alie, head of Unlocked Podcasts, tells us more - as well as the gossip from this week’s Radio Festival. Also on the programme: we run through some of the big telly stories of the week - including a reshuffle at BBC Children's, Rupert Murdoch’s family trials... and why four columnists quit the Jewish Chronicle at the weekend. Like our new look? For 25% off your first booking at PodShopOnline.com, use the code MEDIA CLUB Join the Media Club for more insights between episodes: themediaclub.com Stories discussed: Observer could be sold to Tortoise Four big columnists quit Jewish Chronicle over scandal know who owns the paper? Private Eye's podcast also neatly summarises the story BBC to axe Children's roles  Balamory gets a reboot Murdoch in court in battle for succession  Four British shows top the Netflix global chart this year - can you name them all? Have I Got News For You launches on CNN Steve McQueen interview in Deadline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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