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Talk Media

Broadcaster Stuart Cosgrove and Professor Eamonn O’Neill host Talk Media: a forensic analysis of how the media works, and who works the media. Packed full of candid commentary and informed opinion, Talk Media features a weekly guest commentator from the worlds of journalism, entertainment and politics. Hour-long episodes are published weekly on Wednesday evenings via Patreon. Join now to listen for 99p per week (+ VAT): patreon.com.talkmedia

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‘Drug consumption rooms get the go-ahead’, ‘The...

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2023/09/13

At the end of the show a question from Paul Murray Recommendations: Stuart: Gallus, Michael McEwan There are two kinds of people in this world. Those who insist that football is just a game, and those who know better. Take the April 1967 clash between England and Scotland. Wounded by their biggest rivals winning the World Cup just nine months earlier, Bobby Brown's Scots travelled to Wembley on the mother of all missions. Win and they would take a huge step towards qualifying for the 1968

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00:06:17

‘HUMZA HITS THE INDEPENDENCE STAGE’, ‘LABOUR...

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2023/09/06

At the end of the show a question from Roger Hyam Recommendations: Eamonn: Hatton, Sky Compelling Sky Original documentary painting an intimate portrait of Ricky Hatton, charting the ex-British boxer’s journey from an estate in Manchester to the bright lights of Las Vegas. Available on Sky and Now TV Ruth : David Hockney, Sky An intimate portrait of David Hockney, featuring interviews with the artist - one of Britain’s most beloved painters - in London and Normandy, and exclusive new

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00:06:17

‘AN INDEPENDENT KEZIA’, ‘DRUG DEATHS IN SCOTLAND’,...

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2023/08/23

At the end of the show a question from Mila Stricevic Recommendations: Stuart: The Missing Madonna - BBC Sounds The Missing Madonna, which is available from 25 August on BBC Sounds, marks the 20th anniversary of an audacious art heist that set the record for the most valuable painting ever to be stolen in Britain. BBC Sounds Eammon: The Man Who Stole the Scream - Sky Documentaries The story of the theft of Edvard Munch’s painting, the Scream, and the game of cat and mouse between an

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00:06:17

‘Politicians at the Fringe’, ‘Scotland Makes Cycling...

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2023/08/16

At the end of the show a question from Ian Mouat Recommendations: Stuart: Painkiller - Netflix The causes and consequences of America’s opioid epidemic unfold in this drama following its perpetrators, victims, and an investigator seeking the truth. Available on Netflix Eamonn: 13 Days, Amazon Prime In this gritty thriller starring Kevin Cosnar and Bruce Greenwood, President John F. Kennedy and his chief advisor struggle to prevent nuclear disaster in the midst of the Cuban Missile

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00:22:08

Talk Media Ofcom Special

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2023/08/09

Stuart discusses the release of the Ofcom Media Nations: Scotland Report with Ofcom Regulatory Affairs Manager Stephan Webster. https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/265378/scotland-report-2023.pdf

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00:06:17

‘The SNP Government Spending’, ‘Glasgow refuses...

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2023/08/09

At the end of the show a question from David McCann Recommendations: Stuart: The King Who Never Was - Netflix A Prince in exile, a top model, a gunshot in the dark that changed the lives of so many people, for generations to come. Starting with the events that happened on the tragic night of August 18th, 1978 at Cavallo Island, The King Who Never Was traces the story of Vittorio Emanuele Di Savoia, the last heir to the throne of Italy. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81495974 Eamonn: The

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00:06:17

‘SUNAK AND THE MAGICALLY RE-APPEARING OIL AND GAS’,...

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2023/08/02

At the end of the show a question from David Stark Recommendations: Eamonn: Private Eye The official site for Private Eye magazine, the UK's number one best-selling news and current affairs publication edited by Ian Hislop. https://www.private-eye.co.uk/ Paddy: Nothing Compares - SKY Tv Directed by Belfast-born filmmaker Kathryn Ferguson, the archive-led documentary takes viewers back to Sinead’s prophetic words and deeds from 1987-1993. It reflects on the legacy of a fearless artist

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00:06:17

‘The Death of George Alagiah’, ‘The BBC Apologise to...

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2023/07/26

At the end of the show a question from Dominic Everett. Recommendations: Andrea: Jude and Diana The only mention of Jude in Nova Scotia’s official history relates to her death: a slave-owning family was brought to trial for her murder in 1801. They were acquitted despite overwhelming evidence that they were guilty. Sharon Robart-Johnson pays tribute to such archival glimpses of enslaved people by re-creating the fullness of sisters Jude and Diana’s survival, emphasizing their joys alongside

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00:06:16

‘Labour splits’, ‘Journalism and the working class'...

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2023/07/19

‘Labour splits’, ‘Journalism and the working class' and ‘BBC licence fee review’ / with Catriona Stewart At the end of the show a question from Dennis Maxwell Recommendations: Stuart: Brian Woods(I) Brian Woods was born on 16 March 1963 in St. Annes, Lancashire, England, UK. He is a producer and director, known for The Carpet Slaves: Stolen Children of India (2001), Kids Behind Bars (2001) and Frontline (1983). Born March 16, 1963 https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0940523/ Catriona: The

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00:06:17

‘The War in Ukraine’, ‘The Israeli assault on Jenin'...

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2023/07/12

At the end of the show a question from John Daly. Recommendations: David 'Brave Men' by Ernie Pyle The classic, human-scale account of the soldiers who fought in World War II, by Pulitzer Prize winner Ernie Pyle—America’s most famous and most loved war correspondent—featuring a new introduction by David Chrisinger, the author of the new Ernie Pyle biography, The Soldier's Truth https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brave-Men-Ernie-Pyle/dp/0143137174

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00:06:18

Mhairi Black Stepping Down, Nigel Farage Cheques and...

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2023/07/05

At the end of the show a question from producer Brian McAlpine Recommendations: Stuart Reuters News Reuters News delivers breaking news, analysis and market data from the world’s most trusted news organisation. Explore a seamless stream of articles, pictures and videos on your phone or tablet. https://www.reuters.com/tools/mobile/us Eamonn Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorised Story of American Gladiators In the '90s, TV's stunt-filled "American Gladiators" thrilled fans. This

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00:06:17

Sunak and the media’, The RTE financial scandal and...

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2023/06/28

Sunak and the media’, The RTE financial scandal and Russia in Turmoil / with Steve Richards At the end of the show a listener question from Ian Mount Steve Richards Presents: Rock'n'Roll Politics Edinburgh Festival Aug 13-26 https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/steve-richards-presents-rock-n-roll-politics Recommendations: Stuart Oppenheimer Trailer Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer is an IMAX®-shot epic thriller that thrusts audiences into the pulse-pounding

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00:06:17

The First Minister unveils Scottish Constitution...

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2023/06/21

The First Minister unveils Scottish Constitution plan, Keir Starmer’s Great British Energy Company and Boris goes down in History / with Ruth Wishart At the end of the show a listener question from Nial MacKay Recommendations: Stuart ‘All The Sinners Bleed’ S.A.Cosby Investigating the murder of a teacher, the first Black sheriff in the history of Charon County must reckon with the ghosts of his own past as well as those of the community in this powerful Virginia-set thriller from the

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00:06:18

Boris Busted, Trump in Trouble, Nicola Nicked and...

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2023/06/15

This week - Boris Busted, Trump in Trouble, Nicola Nicked and Phew what a Scortcha’ / with Paddy Duffy At the end of the show a listener question from Alasdair MacIver on ‘Partial’ reporting. Recommendations: Stuart: RIP Gordon McQueen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6Q-TC8tCyc https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63920277 Eamonn: Netfilx - Arnold https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/arnold-schwarzenegger-documentary-release-date-trailer-news Paddy: David

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00:06:17

BBC Scotland , Harry and the Phone Hackers, Margaret...

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2023/06/07

This week - BBC Scotland , Harry and the Phone Hackers, Margaret Ferrier expelled from Parliament and the Art of the obituary / with Michael Stewart At the end of the show a listener's question from Rodger Hyam on BBC Verify Recommendations: Eamonn: David Grann 'The Devil and Sherlock Holmes https://www.davidgrann.com/book/the-devil-and-sherlock-holmes/ Michael: 'The

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00:58:58

FULL EPISODE: The BBC Bafta Edit, Zelensky in the UK...

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2023/06/07

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Andrea Baker down the line from Toronto. This week: The BBC Bafta Edit, Zelensky in the UK and Alex Cole-Hamilton and a listener question about media presenters of the 70’s. At the end of the show the trio share their media recommendations. Recommendations: ANDREA : Obituary: Legendary & Trailblazing Mezzo-Soprano Grace Bumbry Dies at 86 https://operawire.com/obituary-legendary-trailblazing-mezzo-soprano-grace-bumbry-dies-at-86/ 1)Talking Derry Girls

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00:06:17

The Deposit Return Scheme, Whattsapp Boris, and...

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2023/05/31

This week Stuart and Eamonn are joined by the wonderful Joyce McMillan. This week: The Deposit Return Scheme, Whattsapp Boris, and Glasgow goes clean. At the end of the show the trio share their media recommendations. Recommendations: Eamonn White House Plumbers https://www.skygroup.sky/article/trailer-released-for-the-limited-series-white-house-plumbers-exclusively-available-on-sky-and-now Stuart James Crawford Wild

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00:06:17

BBC Verify, Madeleine McCann and unconscious bias v...

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2023/05/24

This week Stuart and Eamonn are joined , for his first time on the show, by journalist and commentator Kevin McKenna. This week: BBC Verify, Madeleine McCann and unconscious bias v justified criticism. At the end of the show the trio share their media recommendations. Recommendations: Eamonn: Dublin Narcos The new three-part docu-series tells the story of how Dublin transformed from a recession-blighted city in the 1980’s to a growing metropolis in the 1990’s. As its fortune changed, so

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00:06:17

The BBC Bafta Edit, Zelensky in the UK and Alex...

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2023/05/17

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Andrea Baker down the line from Toronto. This week: The BBC Bafta Edit, Zelensky in the UK and Alex Cole-Hamilton and a listener question about media presenters of the 70’s. At the end of the show the trio share their media recommendations. Recommendations: ANDREA : Obituary: Legendary & Trailblazing Mezzo-Soprano Grace Bumbry Dies at 86 https://operawire.com/obituary-legendary-trailblazing-mezzo-soprano-grace-bumbry-dies-at-86/ 1)Talking Derry Girls

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00:06:18

The Coronation Hangover, The Tories lose 1000 seats...

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2023/05/10

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Journalist and Lecturer Simon Pia. This week - The Coronation Hangover, The Tories lose 1000 seats at English Local Elections, GB News in ‘significant breach’ of Ofcom rules and the news that a New York, civil case jury has found that Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed writer E Jean Carroll / with journalist and lecturer Simon Pia. Recommendations Stuart: Future Economy Scotland is a non-partisan think tank that aims to create a new economy that is

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