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The Media Show - Building the Uncanny empire

Danny Robbins on the rise of paranormal podcast Uncanny, QVC's US money troubles and the future of TV shopping, and press reforms in Hungary after Viktor Orbán's election defeat.

Duration26 mins
First shown4:30am 25 Apr 2026
Available for 11 months

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Building the Uncanny empire
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Advertising Race Row
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When the Royals Lose Control of the Story
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