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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Presented by Matt Wells and produced by Andy Duckworth

Media Talk: Bigotgate

A tiny little radio mic has captured what some are calling the turning point of this election. Bigotgate. Gordon Brown has created Britain's Joe the plumber in the form of Gillian Duffy, by calling her a bigot.

But should it have even been reported?

We also take a general look at the election coverage so far and what to expect for the big night.

Why the Wall Street Journal is going head-to-head with the New York Times.

The trademark battle over a letter e is over. Absolute and Absolut settle their legal action.

The panel reacts to Alan Yentob, the BBC creative director's claim that he can't do his job if he can't fly business class.

Emily Bell, the Guardian's soon-to-be-ex director of digital content is in the studio for the second week in a row, along with MediaGuardian's John Plunkett.

WARNING: contains strong language.

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