The Media Show

The end-of-life influencer, Christmas adverts, Mishal Husain leaves the BBC

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Episode notes

We talk to journalists and influencers about how they discuss assisted dying. As staff at The Observer vote to go on strike over the plans, its outgoing editor explains why he's against a proposed sale of the Sunday newspaper to Tortoise Media. We ask if department store Christmas adverts still retain their iconic status in 2024, and we consider what presenter Mishal Husain's departure means for BBC flagship news show, Today.

Guests: Alex Farber, Media Correspondent, The Times; Paul Webster, outgoing Editor, The Observer; Franki Goodwin, Chief Creative Officer, Saatchi and Saatchi; Maisie McCabe, UK editor, Campaign magazine; Julie McFadden, end of life care influencer; Janet Eastham, Social and Religious Affairs Editor, The Telegraph; Mark Savage, BBC Music Correspondent

Presenters: Ros Atkins and Katie Razzall Producer; Simon Richardson Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai