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The Media Show: Guardian Media Group CEO; Broadmoor doc; Facebook and Twitter results; RT launches in UK

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29/10/2014

Guardian Media Group CEO; Broadmoor doc; Facebook and Twitter results; RT launches in UK

BBC Radio 4 - The Media Show, Guardian Media Group CEO; Broadmoor doc; Facebook and Twitter results; RT launches in UK

Guardian Media Group CEO; Broadmoor doc; Facebook and Twitter results; RT launches in UK.

The CEO of Guardian Media Group on its global strategy; Facebook and Twitter results; a new documentary about life in Broadmoor; RT (Russia Today) launches in the UK.

The Guardian newspaper is launching a new website for its US readers today. It's the latest step in a global digital expansion, which has seen it move into the Australian and American markets. But with a strategy that focuses on being 'open' - not behind a pay wall - and with annual losses of upwards of £30 million a year, how can the group afford to keep content free? Andrew Miller the CEO of Guardian Media Group joins Steve Hewlett to discuss his strategy.

Filmmakers have gained access to high security psychiatric hospital Broadmoor - home to some of the country's most violent men, including Peter Sutcliffe and Kenneth Erskine. The documentary, to be broadcast on ITV, offers a window into the lives of patients and support staff. Steve speaks to the Producer and Director Olivia Lichtenstein about the ethical issues of recording inside one of the country's most dangerous places.

Facebook and Twitter both reported strong revenues this week. However, figures showed that Twitter has struggled to get new users, and Facebook is saying its spending will increase next year. Steve Hewlett talks to Katherine Rushton, The Telegraph's US business editor, about the results and what this could mean for the two social networking giants.

Russia Today is to launch a dedicated UK TV channel. It's been criticised in the past as a propaganda mouthpiece for the Russian government and has faced complaints over its stance on the Ukraine crisis. Steve hears from Afshin Rattansi, presenter and journalist, about what the new dedicated UK service has to offer.

Producer: Katy Takatsuki.

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