06 Jan 2025

Media Show and When it Hits the Fan

The BBC Media Show teams up with the dynamic hosts of the hit PR podcast ‘When it Hits the Fan’! Together, they dive into the most memorable moments of 2024 and unveil their bold predictions for 2025.

In a special collaboration, Ros Atkins and the Media Show teamed up with the BBC Radio 4 crisis communications podcast, ‘When it Hits the Fan', to delve into the intricate dynamics between journalists and PR professionals. This insightful episode reflects on the major stories of the past year and explores how these narratives have shaped media interactions.

 It's been a year since the ITV drama ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office’ brought the harrowing experiences of hundreds of UK sub-postmasters and mistresses, wrongly accused of fraud, into the public eye. The programme revisited this impactful story, shedding light on how those affected have navigated their relationships with the media since the drama aired.

 Click here to listen to the presenters reflections and predictions.

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