The media boycott of the Rugby World Cup is growing, with newspapers joining news agencies in restricting their coverage, or in some cases, pulling out completely. Why has the row happened and is the sport being too greedy? Mark Sweney of MediaGuardian.co.uk has been following the story.
Our podcast panel, Emily Bell and Steve Hewlett, are on hand to comment on that plus the news that Alan Yentob, creative director of the BBC, has been drawn into the 'noddy' row. Apparently he doesn't do all his interviews, but films reaction shots to make it appear as if he was there. Tut, tut.
Plus, what do we make of Patience Wheatcroft leaving the editor's chair at the Sunday Telegraph - the eighth editor in four years at the Telegraph titles? Stephen Brook gives us the lowdown.
There's no Gareth this week - but keep your bids coming in for his "plus one" ticket to Los Angeles, courtesy of the Channel Five raffle!
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