Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

Deal reached to end Hollywood writers strike

Screenwriters in the US have reached a deal to end a strike that's paralysed the industry.

Screenwriters and studio bosses in the US have reached a deal to end a strike that's largely paralysed the industry since May. The Writers Guild of America says the "tentative" deal is "exceptional - with meaningful gains and protections for writers". We'll speak to some screenwriters to hear their reaction.

As Ukraine continues to campaign for more western weapons and to keep the aid flowing, there are concerns over "war fatigue" not only among its Western donors but also inside the country. This week we will be bringing you conversations with Ukrainians to hear how they are doing 19 months since Russia's invasion. Today we'll speak to 2 Ukrainian women who both initially left the country but have now returned.

And Lego has scrapped plans to make its bricks from recycled bottles, in a blow to its efforts to cut carbon emissions. We'll find out why.

(Photo: SAG-AFTRA actors and Writers Guild of America (WGA) writers walk the picket line during their ongoing strike outside Netflix offices in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 22, 2023. Credit: REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni)

50 minutes

Broadcast

  • Mon 25 Sep 202316:06GMT

Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment

People's experiences of inappropriate behaviour

Trump's Towns

Trump's Towns

Perspectives from and reaction to President Trump's core supporters

Refugee Stories

Refugee Stories

The experiences of refugees building new lives

At the heart of the story

At the heart of the story

Bringing you the latest on the news stories that matter

Telling my story

Telling my story

Stories, memories and experiences that changed lives