Kimmel, C4 CEO search, BBC’s Reform coverage, Baywatch reboot and is C5 losing it’s way?

26 Sep, 2025

This week on TellyCast, Justin Crosby is joined by writer, producer and cultural commentator Stephen Arnell. With a career spanning Sky Arts, BritBox, ITV and bylines in The Guardian, The New Statesman and The Spectator, Stephen has seen the TV industry from every angle.

In this episode we dive into the big media stories of the week, from the Baywatch reboot and the search for Channel 4’s next CEO, to Jimmy Kimmel’s clash with Trump, the BBC’s coverage of Reform UK and the future of Channel 5 under Paramount. Stephen shares sharp insights on what these shifts mean for broadcasters, audiences and the future of television.

TellyCast is the media industry’s podcast – exploring the latest trends, formats and business stories shaping the global TV and social video landscape.

Kimmel, C4 CEO search, BBC’s Reform coverage, Baywatch reboot and is C5 losing it’s way?

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