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Media Talk podcast: a ding dong over Radio 1's chart show

Ding dong! No, it's not Avon calling – although that would be nice – it's the £145.50* question at the BBC. Should it play Ding Dong the Witch is Dead from the Wizard of Oz soundtrack after it was propelled into the top 10 by an anti-Margaret Thatcher Facebook campaign?

We talk to former Radio 1 executive Trevor Dann, Somethin' Else managing director Steve Ackerman and Shortlist Media founder and chief executive Mike Soutar.

We also talk to Mike about his latest launch, digital venture Never Underdressed, and look at the nominations – out this week – for the Bafta Television and Sony Radio awards.

Plus, we talk tech with Folder Media's Matt Deegan and ask: Mad Men … has it nuked Don's fridge?

* price of licence fee.

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