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The episode discusses the BBC's new advert, Hollywood's response to a major merger, and the challenges of UK TV's diversity pledges while featuring Luke Littler's Netflix show.

"What has the BBC ever done for me...?" TV Insiders Peter Fincham and Jimmy Mulville take on the BBC's much-debated new advert, dig into Hollywood's revolt against the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger, and ask whether anyone can ‘Beat Luke Littler’ in his new Netflix show… In this episode: Is the BBC's "What Has The BBC Ever Done For Me?" advert a costly own goal? Hollywood stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Cumming and Benedict Wong  speak out against the Paramount-WBD merger A new report revealing UK TV's diversity promises that haven't delivered The latest on Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC Luke Littler’s new Netflix show with £501,000 prize pot PLUS: Chris Martin's baffling cameo, Count Binface’s election chances and why Peter reckons he's more "Luke Littler" than "Mo Farah" Have a question, opinion or suggestion? Leave a comment on Spotify or YouTube , find us on socials @InsidersTVPod , or email us at podcasts@hattrick.com . If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share it with a friend – it really helps us grow! #BBC #RomeshRanganathan #BBCFundedByAllOfUs #ThisIsOurBBC #BBCAdvert…

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