Weinstein, Channel 4 and David Steel / with Gayle Anderson

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Gayle Anderson (former editor of Jackie Magazine) to discuss Harvey Weinstein, in light of Monday’s court verdict, threats to privatise Channel 4, and the resignation of former Liberal Democrat leader David Steel, following the publication of findings from a child abuse inquiry. Stuart, Eamonn and Gayle also share their personal media recommendations. Recommendations:  Stuart: 'Antisocial' book by Andrew Marantz: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/562022/antisocial-by-andrew-marantz/ Gayle: Open Culture website with links to 125 Korean films: http://www.openculture.com/2012/12/a_wealth_of_20th-century_korean_cinema_free_online_from_the_korean_film_archive.html Eamonn: New Yorker article 'A Suspense Novelist's Trail of Deception' by Ian Parker: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/02/11/a-suspense-novelists-trail-of-deceptions Keep up to date with the show on Twitter: @TBLTalkMedia For more information, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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