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Presented by Matt Wells and produced by Ben Green

Media Talk: Carolyn McCall and more BBC expenses

Matt Wells is joined on the latest Media Talk by Emily Bell and Jane Martinson, and they begin by discussing the deal transferring Guardian Media Group's regional titles to Trinity Mirror. GMG has ended its 140-year relationship with the Manchester Evening News as a result – and the group's chief executive, Carolyn McCall, defends the decision to sever that historic link.

Also in the podcast, we plough through the latest set of BBC expenses claims. Is a £600 taxi ride ever a justifiable use of licence fee payers' money?

Plus, the buzz (or lack thereof) around Google Buzz; Brangelina take on the News of the World; and Stephen Brook updates us on the new round of magazine ABCs.

Finally, after Channel 4 gives up on Friends, we ask: what will fit the Central Perk-sized hole in the schedules?

Have a listen to the show and post your feedback on the blog below, or find us on iTunes, Facebook, and Twitter – but please, Vernon Kay, no saucy messages please...

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