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Media briefing Monday 09 Sep 2013 g Top stories on MediaGuardian More » BBC payoff row: Trust faces probe by MPs amid reports of plans to switch off Lord Patten and ex-BBC chief Mark Thompson to be questioned over differing accounts as speculation grows about Trust's future Former BBC chairman contradicts Thompson in £1m payout row Sir Michael Lyons says he was not fully briefed on Byford's severance terms, as five current trustees distance themselves from Thompson's claims that they were involved in the payout Strictly Come Dancing beats X Factor in first ratings clash BBC1 show gets average 8.4 million audience, narrowly ahead of 8.3 million for ITV rival Chris Huhne attacks 'Murdoch press' for role in speed points scandal Former minister says he may have been targeted by Murdoch's newspapers because he called for the Metropolitan police to reopen the voicemail hacking inquiry Adam Crozier's ITV revival backed by investors Broadcaster's shares have hit new record as chief executive invests in new programmes and turns around ITV Studios - but economic recovery has helped Marie Claire editor Trish Halpin: 'This is my most important issue' Josh Halliday: The magazine celebrates 25 years with Lena Dunham on the cover – but what does the next 25 years hold for the glossy? UKTV shrugs off its reliance on Dave and repeats and tries to lure the young Chief executive puts focus on fresh talent like magician Dynamo and commissioning new series such as Red Dwarf. By Mark Sweney BBC payoffs row: will the PAC hearing damage broadcaster's independence? Steve Hewlett: Mark Thompson, Lord Patten and others will come under fire and questions about governance will abound Today's newspaper headlines More » Today's media stories from the papers Our roundup of the day's media stories, including the latest on on the BBC Trust under spotlight from MPs over payoffs and Strictly Come Dancing beating X Factor in the latest ratings clash Latest from the Media blog More » Local TV steps up activity ahead of launch Maggie Brown: New franchises discuss their plans for low-cost programming – and how to make it commercially viable Thompson's business ideas face mixed reaction from New York Times staff Lisa O'Carroll: Controversial money-making plans include cruise to Europe with editors and reporters, and multi-tiered pay options BBC Newsnight should brace for change as Ian Katz takes over Steve Hewlett: Ex-Guardian deputy editor faces plenty of challenges as he takes over a show still recovering from the Jimmy Savile saga Top comment on MediaGuardian More » BBC payoffs: the system was broke Peter Preston: The spat between Chris Patten and Mark Thompson aside, there was clearly something very amiss with the BBC's compensation system Media Monkey's pick of the day More » Want a piece of the Archers? Rush! | Media Monkey Fans of the Archers who always wanted a piece of the show – who doesn't? – are in luck. Rush Farm, the real-life site said to have inspired the Ambridge drama, is offering shares priced from £100 to £20,000 in an attempt to preserve the location where the BBC Radio 4 show was originally recorded in Stockwood, Worcestershire, according to the Telegraph (P6). Sadly, owners with a stake in the farm will have no creative influence over the Archers.

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