Talk TV is still there, with expensive sets and well-paid talent. The problem is, nobody is watching. Despite having the vast resources of News UK at its disposal, the channel has not been able to maintain an audience after a decent opening night. A mix of British viewing culture and some practical problems have left the station, at least on linear TV, in the doldrums. Is this also part of a wider disengagement with news content?Jasper Jackson joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss what has gone wrong, whether this was inevitable, and if anything can be done to redeem the situation. * Talk of The Town: New Channel Beats News Rivals* Talk TV's Troubles* People Are Turning Off The News* Jasper Jackson on Twitter* Charlotte Henry on Twitter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theaddition.substack.com