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The Telegraph story has been rumbling around pretty much since the Barclay brothers took over the venerable titles and instituted a new management team. But things seem to be coming to something of a head, particularly with the sacking of four respected foreign correspondents. The development was all the more revealing, as it appears to have been an opportunistic landgrab by a new foreign editor rather than part of the management's grander plan - if such a thing exists. Kim Fletcher, a former Telegraph executive, and Stephen Brook, MediaGuardian.co.uk's press correspondent, talk us through the latest developments.
Peter Fincham, the controller of BBC1, stamps his visual mark on the channel this week with the launch of a new set of "idents". Out go the dancers, and in come the circles. It's a symbol of people "coming together" apparently. Fincham explains the thinking behind the idents, and defends the £1.2m cost.
Still with the BBC and an intriguing tie-up with Microsoft - our new media man Anthony Lilley is on hand to explain what it all means. And Iain Dale, a rightwing blogger and one of the people behind a new internet TV channel with a rightwing hue, calls in between rehearsals to explain what his new venture is all about. Not quite Fox News for the UK, but he says unlike traditional broadcasters, 18 Doughty Street- named after its address in London - won't hide its political leanings.
Gareth McLean rounds things off with the usual bid for cheap laughs on the back of the week's other media stories. We'd love to hear from you - post your comments below or record them and send to media@theguardian.com and we'll play them next time.
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