We are LIVE at the ARIAS - the Radio Academy’s annual awards for the sector. We’ll be speaking to the big winners about the state of the industry and striving for excellence in a digital world - as well as Radio Academy chief Aradhna Tayal Leach.

Also on the programme: it’s RAJARs week - yes, the latest radio listening figures are out. Sam Jackson, controller at BBC Radio 3 is here to discuss the numbers, as well as his revolution at the station.

On the red carpet we speak to Angela Scanlon, Alastair Campbell, team Goalhanger, Jon Holmes, David Olusoga, Ken Bruce and many, many more.

And, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we’re celebrating some other big winners of the week.

That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!

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What The Media Club has been reading this week:

Deadline’s deep dive into the rumoured ITV acquisition

Audible unveils plans to use AI voices to narrate audiobooks

Mail’s ‘Eliza’ brand ditches website ahead of AI asteroid 

BBC to expand Local Journalism fund and grow content on YouTube & TikTok

ITV wins a special BAFTA

UK SNL handed a short run

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