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The Media Show: The battle for brand Beckham
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Jan 22, 2026

A public statement by Brooklyn Beckham has prompted extensive media coverage and online debate about how celebrity families manage press narratives. Katie Razzall is joined by Simon Boyle, former executive showbiz editor at The Sun, and Alexandra Shulman, former editor of British Vogue.

Donald Trump’s demands about Greenland have triggered an international crisis, with journalists tracking his statements made through official channels and on social media. Elisabet Svane, political analyst at Politiken, and Michael Birnbaum, White House reporter for The Washington Post, discuss their approach to the story.

As the UK considers restrictions on children using social media, Australia’s recent ban on accounts for children under 16 has become a reference point in media coverage. The Australian experience is explained by Bronte Gossling, reporter at The Sydney Morning Herald.

Presenter: Katie Razzall Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Content producer: Lucy Wai Researcher: Phil Hawkins Technical Coordinator: Mark Dickins Sound: Robin Schroder

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The Media Show: The battle for brand Beckham

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