The Media Show: Earl Spencer, the Palace and the Press
2026-09-24
The publication of Earl Spencer’s book about Princess Diana, serialised by the Daily Mail, has reignited debate over who shapes her legacy. BBC Royal Correspondent Sean Coughlan, Evening Standard Royal Editor Robert Jobson and media lawyer Mark Stephens discuss the competing narratives in the press and legal implications.
The small village of Piddington in the UK has drawn global attention over plans to house more than a thousand asylum seekers. Guardian journalist Amelia Gentleman and BBC South’s Jamie Morris report on how a local dispute became an international story.
Presenters: Katie Razzall and Ros AtkinsProducer: Lisa JenkinsonContent Producer: Lucy WaiResearcher: Ruth WaitesTechnical Coordinator: Margherita Campanaro Sound: Mark Pickett
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Where the world is explained. Making sense of the big stories - looking behind the spin. Exploring the important questions about long-running stories and the latest global news. An honest, unvarnished, explanation of the world.
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