The Media Show: Iran protests and international coverage
Reporting on protests in Iran, criticism of international coverage and the producer behind the film Hamnet.
Ongoing protests in Iran have prompted scrutiny of how international media organisations report events in a highly restricted environment, with criticism focused on prominence and framing of coverage. Behrang Tajdin of BBC Persian and Lyse Doucet, the BBC’s chief international correspondent, set out the editorial constraints and considerations involved.
The film Hamnet has opened in UK cinemas following major awards recognition, drawing attention to how producers identify and secure projects at an early stage. Liza Marshall of Hera Pictures describes how she acquired the rights to a story that’s now the toast of Hollywood.
Presenter: Katie Razzall
Producer: Lisa Jenkinson
Content producer: Lucy Wai
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