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Media Watch

TV Show 1989 5.7/10 600 episodes
News Documentary

Synopsis

An Australian media analysis television program currently focusing on critiquing the Australian media.

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Season 2012 Episodes

Episode 1 EP 1
6 February 2012

- An Australia Day beat up - Not all things good in moderation - Tragedy made worse by insensitive media

Episode 2 EP 2
13 February 2012

- ABC calendar confusion - Unfair shake of the source-bottle?

Episode 3 EP 3
20 February 2012

- An intimate proposal - Toasting the marshmallow - Desperate for any angle - A numbers game

Episode 4 EP 4
27 February 2012

- The no-name game - Credit where credit's due

Episode 5 EP 5
5 March 2012

- February fumbles - Gillard shows off her new Carr - Regulating all with one

Episode 6 EP 6
12 March 2012

- You can't lose what you never had - ABC News 24 signing out - Sticking it to the squillionaires

Episode 7 EP 7
19 March 2012

- Jonesing for the truth, What's in a name? - Own the paper, own the message

Episode 8 EP 8
26 March 2012

- Forbidden fruit tempts ABC News Breakfast - How 60 Minutes and Sunday Night covered the PIP scandal

Episode 9 EP 9
02 April 2012

- When the pictures don't fit the story - A war of words over piracy

Episode 10 EP 10
Paying for News

Will the citizens of Melbourne pay three dollars a week to read stories online about crime and the footy? Paying for News Ltd, a Media Watc…

Episode 11 EP 11
16 April 2012
Episode 12 EP 12
23 April 2012
Episode 13 EP 13
30 April 2012
Episode 14 EP 14
07 May 2012
Episode 15 EP 15
14 May 2012
Episode 16 EP 16
21 May 2012
Episode 17 EP 17
28 May 2012
Episode 18 EP 18
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Episode 20 EP 20
Episode 20 - Branding entertainment
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Episode 35

Sorry; Sorry, sort of; False balance leads to confusion

Episode 36 EP 36
Episode 36

Recording Mr Jones

Episode 37 EP 37
Episode 37

Same facts, different spin; The speech that burst the press gallery's bubble; A private dispute turned national spectacular

Episode 38 EP 38
Episode 38 - The rise of the personal blogger

The rise of the personal blogger

Episode 39 EP 39
Episode 39

Silly sausage; Reporting the bare essentials; Tom Everywhere.com

Episode 40 EP 40
Episode 40

Bully in the naughty corner; Sub-standard facts; Taking instruction literally; Outsourcing the front page

Episode 41 EP 41
Episode 41

Bringing you the big news! News values, priorities and politics Don't croc the boat

Episode 42 EP 42
Episode 42

Longing for a new idea SMH, please explain Yes or no, Minister? Media woes have a silver lining...for PR 2012: A year for media apologies, …

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes of Media Watch are there?

Media Watch ran for 20 seasons with over 400 episodes, though the exact count varies by season and special editions.

Where can I watch Media Watch online?

All episodes are available to stream for free in HD on MyWatchFlix, accessible from any device with an internet connection.

What is the premise of Media Watch?

The show critically examines Australian media coverage, interviewing journalists, analyzing news stories, and exposing biases in reporting.

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