Media Talk: Carolyn McCall and more BBC expenses

Matt Wells is joined on the latest Media Talk by Emily Bell and Jane Martinson , and they begin by discussing the deal transferring Guardian Media Group's regional titles to Trinity Mirror. GMG has ended its 140-year relationship with the Manchester Evening News as a result – and the group's chief executive, Carolyn McCall, defends the decision to sever that historic link. Also in the podcast, we plough through the latest set of BBC expenses claims. Is a £600 taxi ride ever a justifiable use of licence fee payers' money? Plus, the buzz (or lack thereof) around Google Buzz ; Brangelina take on the News of the World ; and Stephen Brook updates us on the new round of magazine ABCs. Finally, after Channel 4 gives up on Friends , we ask: what will fit the Central Perk-sized hole in the schedules? Have a listen to the show and post your feedback on the blog below, or find us on iTunes , Facebook , and Twitter – but please, Vernon Kay, no saucy messages please ...