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The Guardian - UK
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Presented by Matt Wells and produced by Ben Green

Media Talk: Sky, Ofcom, and Simon Singh's victory for free speech

Matt Wells is joined by Jane Martinson and James Robinson on your bank holiday special edition of Media Talk.

We begin by analysing the implications – for Rupert Murdoch, his customers, and his rivals – of Ofcom's decision to make BSkyB cut the wholesale price of its sports and movie channels.

Also in the podcast, we speak to Simon Singh's lawyer Robert Dougan after the science writer won a landmark ruling in the high court to use fair comment as a defence in his libel action.

Plus, Spectator editor Fraser Nelson talks political journalism and gives his reaction to Rod Liddle's blog falling foul of the PCC.

Finally, we discuss Claudia Winkleman's appointment as Jonathan Ross's successor on Film 2010. She's unlikely to get a gig on the Today programme however: editor Ceri Thomas says Radio 4's flagship show is no place for a lady.

Have a listen to the porgamme and post your feedback on the blog below. We're also on iTunes, Twitter, and Facebok - and don't forget to have a laugh too at Nicky Campbell's latest slip of the tongue and Dan and Dan's wonderful Daily Mail song.

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