In Part 2 of the press and England sport pod, Bill, Rob, and Nick take on one of the biggest ethical questions in journalism: does the press go too far in pursuit of a headline?

Using the historic but high-profile sting operations involving Sven-Göran Eriksson and Sam Allardyce as flashpoints, the trio explore where the line sits between exposing wrongdoing and manufacturing a scandal. When reporters set the trap, steer the conversation, and shape the narrative, are they uncovering the truth - or creating a story that didn’t really exist?

The discussion digs into the ethics of “gotcha” journalism, the pressure to feed the news cycle, and how these tactics affect public trust - not just in the press, but in the people they target.

England’s Ashes tour of Australia didn’t just take place on the pitch - it played out in headlines, columns, and outrage too. From stories about drinking culture to fierce criticism of Bazball tactics, the coverage often felt less like analysis and more like a prosecution - in the UK and Australia.

In this episode of Stop The Press!, Rob, Bill, and Nick ask a blunt question: have the media and press overstepped the mark with England’s sporting teams - and does it genuinely affect their chances of success?

They explore how the scrutiny around the cricket team echoes the relentless criticism aimed at the England football team in the 90s and 00s - where every misstep became a national crisis, and the pressure often seemed to grow louder than the game itself.

Is tough journalism part of holding teams accountable… or have we created a culture where England can’t build momentum without being torn down first?

What’s going to happen in 2026? Almost certainly not what we predict… which makes this episode perfect Stop The Press! territory. Bill, Nick and Rob each bring three predictions for the year ahead across news, media, politics and culture - and they range from the vaguely plausible to the gloriously unhinged.

Expect bold calls, wilful speculation, media trends taken to their illogical conclusion, and a healthy dose of self-awareness that most of this will age terribly. From the future of journalism and political chaos to cultural moments that definitely won’t pan out as expected, the trio embrace the joy of being confidently wrong.

It’s irreverent, slightly cynical, occasionally insightful, and very much not investment advice.

In this special year-in-review episode of Stop The Press!, Bill, Nick and Rob take a deep breath and dive into the whirlwind that was 2025. From Trump’s escalating tariff battles to the latest round of turmoil inside the Labour Party, the trio unpack the stories that dominated headlines - and the ones that shaped the world in quieter but equally important ways.

Who came out on top this year, and who stumbled spectacularly? The team breaks down the political players, media moments, surprise successes and high-profile missteps that defined the global news cycle.

Tune in for a lively look back at the winners, the losers, and everything in between as we close the chapter on 2025.

This week, Rob, Bill and Nick, look back at 30 years of crossing paths with every British Prime Minister from Margaret Thatcher to Boris Johnson. Bill, especially shares what they were really like when the cameras stopped rolling, how they dealt with the media - and how the media dealt with them. From cool operators to total chaos merchants, it’s a lively tour through three decades of political personalities and press showdowns.

In this week’s Stop the Press!, hosts Rob Chadwick, Nick Copson and Bill Martin break down the latest developments in Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the BBC for defamation. The team explores why the lawsuit has escalated now, the likely legal outcomes, and what this unprecedented clash means for the BBC’s future, especially with the Royal Charter renewal just over 2 years away.

Expect sharp analysis on media independence, political pressure, newsroom accountability, and how this case could reshape the landscape of public service broadcasting.

In this week’s episode of Stop the Press!, hosts Nick Copson, Rob Chadwick, and Bill Martin unpack two of the biggest stories shaking the UK media landscape — the latest developments in the Prince Andrew scandal and the property licence avoidance controversy surrounding Rachel Reeves. How have Britain’s leading outlets handled these sensitive and politically charged stories? The hosts debate questions of press bias, editorial responsibility, and whether the public is getting the full picture or just a curated narrative. Plus, they explore what these twin scandals reveal about accountability, celebrity privilege, and the ongoing trust crisis in UK journalism.

In this episode of Stop the Press!, hosts Nick Copson, Rob Chadwick, and Bill Martin explore how journalism in film and media in pop culture have shaped the public’s view of the news. From the iconic All the President’s Men and the Oscar-winning The Post to the modern digital-era drama The Hack, the team dissects how reporters in movies and TV news dramas capture — or distort — the real-world challenges of investigative journalism and press freedom.

They discuss how Hollywood and the press have long influenced each other, why newsroom movies still resonate, and how portrayals of political journalism on screen reflect changing attitudes toward truth, power, and accountability. Expect sharp analysis, behind-the-scenes insights, and plenty of debate about what makes great movie journalism — and what doesn’t.


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