The Media Club · 6 December 2024 · 60 min
Gregg Wallace... and matters outstanding
- Gregg Wallace Scandal
- BBC Talent Management
- Public Service Broadcasting
- Future of Television
- TV Production Industry
- Channel 4 History
- Observer Sale
- Media Quiz
In this episode of The Media Club, host Matt Deegan is joined by media writers Maggie Brown and Roger Bolton, plus World of Wonder co-founder Fenton Bailey. The panel discusses the Gregg Wallace scandal and its implications for the BBC and the wider TV industry, the state of public service broadcasting, and the rise of international production revenues. Fenton Bailey shares insights on the future of television, the success of RuPaul's Drag Race, and the challenges facing the industry. The episode also includes a media quiz covering recent newsroom stories.
Key takeaways
- The panel discussed the Gregg Wallace scandal, with Roger Bolton arguing the BBC is partly responsible but the problem is industry-wide.
- Maggie Brown and Roger Bolton debated the future of public service broadcasting, with Brown more optimistic under the new government.
- Fenton Bailey discussed the future of television, arguing that linear, streaming, and cable can coexist.
- The media quiz covered The Guardian/Observer strike, Dale Vince's interest in The Observer, and Dylan Jones stepping down from The Standard.
- Fenton Bailey revealed interest in making a documentary about the John Smyth abuse scandal.
In this episode
- Intro and Club Roles
- Gregg Wallace and BBC Talent Issues
- International Production Revenues
- Public Service Broadcasting Debate
- Fenton Bailey Interview
- Media Quiz
- Outro
Notable quotes
“money has just begun its ascent to the political throne and we may not be able to stop it.”
“I think if people sign, people shouldn't sign non-disclosure agreements. If they do, they should probably stick to them.”
“He just needs to shut up for three or four years, develop an interest in something else, and there might be a way back.”
“I think he's had a really good run. I don't think he's going to be... he hasn't done anything which would appear to lead to any kind of judicial kind of follow-ups.”
“I believe everyone today really is a creator, is a producer, is a director, is an actor.”
“I think the days of being a head in the clouds director or creator with no mind to the audience or how you're going to monetize what you do. I think those days are over.”
Discussed
Gregg Wallace · BBC · Channel 4 · World of Wonder
Mentioned or recommended
- RuPaul's Drag Race
- Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad
- Catch and Kill
- The Eyes of Tammy Faye
- Bleeding for Jesus
- Rivals
- Up in Smoke
- RuPaul's DragCon London
- Press Gang
