Broadcast’s Talking TV podcast has upped sticks for a Salford special, bringing you a snapshot of television life in the north.

BBC North director Peter Salmon talks about the corporation’s relocation and explains why he isn’t going anywhere, while ITV’s Granada Reports editor Lucy West also provides an insight on life at MediaCity.

Also on show, Match of the Day editor Mark Cole discusses keeping the Premier League highlights show fresh in an increasingly crowded market, and there is a special appearance from Sesame Street boss Mel Ming.

Joining Jake Kanter in the studio are Broadcast editor Lisa Campbell and Helen Tonge, managing director of Manchester-based indie Title Role.

Talking TV is available on SoundCloud below and can also be downloaded on iTunes here.

The podcast was recorded at the BBC and the producer is Matt Hill.

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Talking TV #4: Salford special

Broadcast’s Talking TV podcast rips up the format guide to bring you a no-holds-barred debate on the plans to move BBC3 online.

Discussing the decision is Broadcast editor Chris Curtis and Karl Warner, the former BBC entertainment commissioner who now runs Sony Pictures Television-backed indie Electric Ray.

They are joined by Dan Baldwin, the Celebrity Juice showrunner and boss of Hungry Bear Media, and Robb Leech, who was given his break by BBC3 when he made documentary My Brother the Islamist.

Host Jake Kanter steers the debate around a number of key questions, including initial reactions to the news and assessing whether audiences are ready for the move online. He also asks: how can the BBC make a success of the plans?

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