Media Show

As the Leveson Inquiry takes evidence from alleged victims of phone hacking and other intrusions of privacy, one of the first witnesses, Joan Smith, tells Steve how she and other participants found common ground and why she believes it was important for her to give evidence. As the inquiry's broad remit become increasingly clear, two former editors discuss the potential impact on tabloid practices: Jules Stenson, features editor at the News of the World when it closed in July and Peter Preston, former Guardian editor. And, there are reports that Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley are to leave ITV's Daybreak in the new year. Liam Hamilton used to edit its predecessor at GMTV and Sue Ayton is an agent who has helped cast the presenters on several breakfast tv programmes - what future do they see for this slot on ITV and for the presenters once they've gone their separate ways? The producer is Simon Tillotson.

The Leveson Inquiry into the culture, ethics and practices of the media has started this week, with opening statements from lawyers for the inquiry, newspapers and 'victims' and, today, from journalists' union the NUJ. General Secretary Michelle Stanistreet tells the Media Show that a culture of fear kept most journalists from speaking out when they saw unethical practices over the last ten years. Can she suggest a viable solution? Meanwhile, on Monday, print editors gathered in a hotel in Surrey to discuss how they could address the perceived problems of self-regulation, at the Society of Editors conference. Mirror editor Richard Wallace, Graham Dudman of News International and the Mail's executive managing editor, Robin Esser, offer their views of what if anything should replace the Press Complaints Commission. The new chair of the PCC, Lord Hunt, responds and Stewart Purvis, formerly of Ofcom, discusses the options.

Max Mosley on the implications of his court win in Paris; Sue Lloyd Roberts on reporting undercover in Syria; Vanity Fair's Sarah Ellison and MP Damian Collins on what James Murdoch can expect when giving evidence tomorrow.

The director of BBC North, Peter Salmon, on his vision for the future of the BBC in Salford, Dee Ford of Bauer Radio on why local stations are working well for Bauer and what does the BBC's move north mean for independent producers in the region?

Andrew Mullins on the first anniversary of The Independent's sister paper, the i, Dan Wootton and Simon Shaps on the X-Factor's falling ratings and is the Wikileaks funding block a threat to freedom of speech?

Sir Christopher Meyer, the former chairman of the PCC, on the challenges for the press regulator; Mark Lewis and Ben Fenton on how new allegations about phone hacking could affect James Murdoch and Paula Kerger, the CEO of US broadcaster PBS, on the channel's launch in the UK.

The BBC's director of strategy John Tate on the "Delivering Quality First" proposals and why the BBC wants to stop paying £10 million a year to Sky, Gillian Reynolds on how the planned cuts will affect BBC radio and Dan Sabbagh on Paul Dacre's appearance at the Leveson Inquiry.

How did the media cover the trial of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito? Marco Colombo and Nina Burleigh discuss Italian investigative journalism. Bill Hagerty looks at the make up of the Leveson Inquiry committee and Maggie Brown discusses the BBC's upcoming "Delivery Quality First" proposals.

The shadow culture secretary Ivan Lewis has called for journalists who behave unethically to be "struck off". The editor of the Independent, Chris Blackhurst, explains why he thinks an official register for journalists could be a good idea. Facebook has announced a major revamp but some users are concerned about their privacy. Facebook's Christian Hernandez explains how the changes will affect users.

Veteran editor Sir Harold Evans, Baroness Jay and Prof Roy Greenslade ask whether the British press is heading towards statutory regulation. The New York Times's David Carr on newspapers in a digital age and was contestant Ceri Rees exploited by X-Factor producers?

Simon Heffer on his new role as editor of RightMinds, the Daily Mail's new comment website; Emma Alberici on media ownership in Australia; David Elstein on how media plurality can be measured and are embargoes still relevant in a digital age?

Jeff Ford, Channel 5's director of programmes on why Big Brother is a hit, Des Lynam and Stuart Cosgrove discuss Channel 4's decision have Ortis Deley present the World Athletics Championships and could the Levenson Inquiry have chilling consequences for journalism?

Has WikiLeaks's latest drop failed to make an impact? Heather Brooks and Emily Bell discuss what's next for WikiLeaks, Shadow culture secretary Ivan Lewis on why media ownership laws should change and Anthony Lilley discusses whether Google and TV can ever be friends.

Which news organisations have done the best job of reporting on unfolding events in Libya? BBC News's Jon Williams and Sky News's Sarah Whitehead discuss the coverage. Veteran foreign correspondents Lindsey Hilsum and Marie Colvin join Steve Hewlett from Tripoli discuss how well informed audience can be about the rapidly changing events.

John Whittingdale and Ian Katz on the "devastating revelations" in the phone hacking story, Newsnight editor Peter Rippon on rumours the programme may be under review and can Big Brother be a big hit for Channel 5?