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Media Talk podcast: it's the Twitter Olympics

John Plunkett is joined by Steve Busfield, Steve Ackerman and Josh Halliday to digest the week's media stories.

NBC has come under heavy attack on Twitter for its treatment of the Olympic Opening ceremony, some dubious edits and its choice to delay coverage to prime time – but can that work in the digital age?

The BBC wins a gold for the first week of its Olympic commentary – at least from our readers – but extra plaudits from the panel go to the 5 Live team, where Nicky Campbell is like a child in a sweet shop.

Plus, the new Rajar figures reveal Radio 1 controller Ben Cooper's strategy was a smart one, when he put Chris Moyles out to pasture.

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