Media Masters

Sir Martin is CEO of the largest marketing and public relations company in the world, and employs 190,000 people in 112 countries. In this exclusive interview, he describes how he grew WPP into world's biggest advertising business by risking his own money, explains why he's worth every penny of his £60m pay packet, and reveals his view that a President Donald Trump might not be the economic disaster some people are expecting.

One of the UK's most recognisable TV broadcasters, 'Voiceover Man' Peter Dickson has been the announcer behind Britain's Got Talent, The X Factor, Live at the Apollo, and countless other shows, radio programmes, and video games. In this interview, he reveals what it is like to work with Simon Cowell; explains the vigorous vocal exercises involved in creating his beloved booming voice, and discusses how the voiceover industry works.

Martin Fewell is Director of Media & Communications at the Metropolitan Police Service. In this extended interview, he talks about the critical role the media plays in solving crimes; and details the challenges of managing highly sensitive information - ensuring criminals are caught, but ultimately still get a fair trial. Martin explains the decisions involved with terrorism and disorder issues - balancing reassuring the public but raising awareness of any danger. Plus the challenges of rebuilding the Met's reputation when it was held to be institutionally racist.

Will any print newspapers exist in 10 years? Christian Broughton, Editor of the Independent Digital; Malcolm Coles, Director of Digital Media at the Telegraph Media Group, and Nic Newman, Editor of the Reuters Institute Digital News Report, join Paul Blanchard for this roundtable episode of the show to discuss the Independent's historic decision to end its print edition, whether newspapers will ever be able to make money from digital, and whether the digital future is something the industry should welcome or fear.

David Sillito is Media and Arts Correspondent at BBC News. In this wide-ranging interview, he discusses how the move to digital has fundamentally changed journalism, details the challenges of the BBC reporting on itself, gives his personal view on Charter renewal, and reveals the amount of time he spends preparing obituaries... for people who are still alive.

Rob Burley has held top jobs at many leading political TV shows, including The Sunday Edition, Newsnight, Newswatch and Question Time. Now Editor of the Andrew Marr Show, the UK's flagship political programme, he reveals the behind-the-scenes of putting together the show, what it's like to work with Dimbleby and Paxman; and explains why he isn't afraid of Robert Peston's new ITV show.

Journalist and author Sir Simon Jenkins has held many of media's top jobs - including Editor of the Evening Standard, Editor of The Times, and Political Editor of The Economist. Now a well-respected columnist at The Guardian, in this in-depth interview he reveals some of the trickier decisions he made in the Editor's chair, discusses his long tenure as Chair of The National Trust, and tells us some of his favourite stories from a long career at the top.

Sara Custer, Deputy Editor at The PIE News, and Simon Parkin, an author and contributor at The Guardian and The New Yorker, join Paul Blanchard to discuss the latest media headlines. This episode: Is virtual reality the next frontier for journalism? Is it a smart idea for The Mirror to launch a new title targeted at women? And, is there still space for long-form journalism online?

A legend in the world of music PR, Alan has represented some of the world's biggest stars, including David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Prince, Amy Winehouse, and Michael Jackson. In this in depth interview, he challenges negative perceptions about the PR industry, describes the mechanics of an effective campaign, and lifts the lid on some of his most memorable moments - including why he was once pulled in to the Prime Minister's office with the singer Shakira.

Lauren Fedor, Chief Reporter at City AM, and Stephen Khan, Editor of The Conversation UK, join Paul Blanchard to discuss the latest media headlines. This episode: Are journalists guilty of sensationalising academic research? Has the media contributed to the rise of Donald Trump? And do celebrity guest editors undermine the credibility of media brands?