The Media Club · 21 October 2022 · 31 min
BBC's 100, Media Podcast #200, plus Mergers & Acquisitions Round Up
- Netflix Subscriber Rebound
- BBC Centenary
- Fox and News Corp Reunification
- MIPCOM 2022
- Streaming Advertising Tiers
- BBC Top TV Shows
- Media Podcast 200th Episode
- Metaverse Content Deals
In this 200th episode of The Media Podcast, host Anne Charles is joined by media analyst Kate Bulkley and Edelman's Karin Robinson to discuss the latest media news. The episode covers Netflix's subscriber rebound with 2.4 million new global subscribers, the BBC's centenary and its future under Director-General Tim Davie, and the potential reunification of Fox and News Corp. Kate Bulkley shares gossip from MIPCOM, including ITV Studios' potential spin-off and the rise of AVOD and metaverse content deals. Boyd Hilton contributes a segment on his top six BBC television shows of all time. The episode also includes a birthday-themed media quiz and reflections on the podcast's 200-episode milestone.
Key takeaways
- Netflix added 2.4 million global subscribers in Q3 2022, reversing earlier losses, driven by APAC growth and a cheaper mobile tier.
- The BBC celebrated its centenary, with guests reflecting on its legacy and discussing its future under Tim Davie, focusing on BBC Studios' international growth.
- Rupert Murdoch is considering reuniting Fox and News Corp after a decade, with potential legal and competition challenges.
- Kate Bulkley reported from MIPCOM on the rise of AVOD and FAST channels, and the rumoured ITV Studios spin-off.
- Boyd Hilton shared his top six BBC TV shows of all time, including Doctor Who, Fawlty Towers, and Fleabag.
In this episode
- Introduction and News Headlines
- Netflix Subscriber Rebound Discussion
- BBC Centenary Discussion
- Boyd Hilton's Top Six BBC Shows
- News in Brief: Fox-News Corp Merger
- Media Quiz: Birthday Trivia
- Closing and Patreon Plug
Notable quotes
“I can honestly say with certainty, this is probably the only show ever of which I can say I've listened to every episode, right from the Steve Hewlett and Gareth McLean days all the way through Matt Wells, if that isn't a disturbing image, the frivolous Ollie Man years.”
“I think the BBC is in a very precarious moment in its history, both internally and externally, both within the corporation and in terms of the political pressures on it from outside.”
“I'm a great believer in the BBC as well.”
“I think this is a crazy idea, to be honest.”
“I'm the CEO, but this is way above my pay grade.”
Discussed
Netflix · BBC · Fox · News Corp
Mentioned or recommended
- Doctor Who
- Fawlty Towers
- The Singing Detective
- The Office
- Fleabag
- I May Destroy You
- Stranger Things
- Killing Eve
- The Lord of the Rings
- Sherlock
- Line of Duty
- I, Claudius
- Yes Minister
- Yes Prime Minister
- Today
- MIPCOM
