8 Out Of 10, Katz?

The Media Podcast with Olly Mann by PPM Production Limited

Apr 17, 202652:28News & Politics

Ian Katz leaves Channel 4, and the BBC has announced up to 2,000 job cuts. Broadcast Magazine's Rebecca Cooney on a big week in TV. Also on the show: it’s a rare podcast to TV journey - except that the podcast was never...

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