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Ofcom assesses complaints against the press in the case of Nicola Bulley - Jamie East, creator of The Smart 7 news podcast, talks to Matt Deegan about how this story descended into true crime fervour.

Ofcom assesses complaints against the press in the case of Nicola Bulley - Jamie East, creator of The Smart 7 news podcast, unpacks how this story descended into true crime fervour.

Media news and analysis, with Matt Deegan.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1tprUrdFudrqW1IQIEudkV

Is China’s relationship with Disney warming up? Globe-trotter Paul Robinson (& TV & Radio consultant) brings us the latest schmoozing and gossip from Hollywood.

Also in the programme, Zuck also wants us to buy blue ticks on Facebook and Insta - but what's their real value?

Plus: A new era of newsroom fashion. Could a relaxed dress-code improve the BBC's new news offering?

AND our ex-Sun film critic & tv exec battle it out in a tv-deal media quiz!

A Rethink Audio Production, produced by Phoebe Adler-Ryan with support from Matt Hill.

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