More than 600 actors, writers and directors have signed a letter raising concerns about the influence of French billionaire Vincent Bolloré over the country’s media and entertainment industry. James Waterhouse, Paris correspondent for BBC News, reports on the reaction from the film industry and the response from Bolloré-linked companies. Michael Grade is one of the best-known figures in British television. He has held senior roles at the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, and until recently was chair of Ofcom, the UK’s media regulator. Following his departure from the role, he reflects on his own career and the future of the television industry.

The Society of Editors says some local newspapers in the UK are struggling to get access to councillors and council leaders. Dawn Alford, chief executive of the Society of Editors, outlines concerns raised by regional editors. Oliver Rouane-Williams, founder and editor of Ipswich.co.uk, and Michael Hadwen, leader of Suffolk County Council, respond to questions about local media access in Suffolk.

High temperatures across parts of England and Wales have led to widespread coverage of the recent heatwave. The reporting has renewed debate about how broadcasters and newspapers talk about climate change and extreme weather. Laura Tobin, weather presenter for ITV, reflects on her approach.

Production team: Presenter: Katie Razzall Producers: Lucy Wai and Lisa Jenkinson Researcher: Ruth Waites Technical Coordinator: Chris Brown Sound: Volodymyr Muzyczka

Caitriona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda and Bernd Debusmann look at why President Trump — just back from China — is suddenly turning his attention to Cuba. The Department of Justice has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro, the CIA director has flown to Havana for the first time in modern memory, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio is making the case for action 90 miles off the US coast. But with polls showing Trump's worst approval ratings of either term, gas prices biting swing voters, and an expensive primary "revenge tour" targeting Republicans who crossed him, is the Cuba pivot the win the White House is hoping for — or another distraction from the issues that will decide the midterms?

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John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC’s unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether there has been a significant shift in the relationship between the United States and China, examines the long-term political turmoil in the United Kingdom, and looks at the psychological impact of artificial intelligence.

Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editors: Silvia Costeloe and Paul Royall

A Channel 5 documentary filmed inside El Salvador’s Cecot prison has drawn attention to the country’s tough approach to gang crime and the questions around filming in tightly controlled places. The prison holds thousands of suspected gang members and has become a powerful symbol of President Nayib Bukele’s security policies. Richard Madeley describes the strict conditions faced by the first British production team allowed inside, when filming Inside the World's Mega Prison.

Matt Brittin has this week started work as BBC Director General. He joins the corporation at a time of financial pressure, changing viewing habits and growing debate about the power of technology companies. Matt Brittin joins The Media Show to set out his early priorities. Rosamund Urwin, Media Editor at The Sunday Times, gives her assessment.

Allegations linked to Channel 4’s Married at First Sight have raised new concerns about welfare standards in reality television after a BBC Panorama investigation reported claims from former participants. Channel 4 has ordered an external review and removed all ten series from streaming while political and regulatory questions continue. Noor Nanji, Culture Correspondent at the BBC, outlines her reporting behind the investigation.

Presenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Content producer: Lucy Wai Sound engineer: Volodymyr Muzyczka