Culture 2023: the films, music and TV shows not to miss this autumn

29 September 2023 - 30 mins explicit
Podcast Series Today in Focus

Guardian music critic Alexis Petridis, film editor Catherine Shoard and TV critic Leila Latif guide you through what’s on offer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

30 mins

Series Episodes

British activist abducted by West Bank settlers and deported by Israel - The Latest Playing

British activist abducted by West Bank settlers and deported by Israel - The Latest

A British activist who was forcibly abducted by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank has been deported to the UK. The treatment of 22-year-old Finn Joughin comes after a surge of settler violence against Palestinian people in the West Bank that has been widely condemned internationally and also by many prominent figures within Israel. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s chief Middle East correspondent, Emma Graham-Harrison – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11 mins

1 September Finished

War of words: my language lessons in Ukraine Playing

War of words: my language lessons in Ukraine

The Guardian’s chief culture writer Charlotte Higgins on why she was inspired to learn Ukrainian and what it taught her about its people. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

32 mins

1 September Finished

Black Box: episode 6 – Shut it down? Playing

Black Box: episode 6 – Shut it down?

Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi looks into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

41 mins

31 August Finished

On the ground in decimated Nepal flood zone – The Latest Playing

On the ground in decimated Nepal flood zone – The Latest

Rescue efforts are continuing in Nepal and Tibet after flash floods that have killed hundreds and left many more missing. But fears that a lake formed by the landslide could overflow and cause fresh flooding, along with difficulty accessing disaster-hit areas, are hindering rescue and recovery missions. Lucy Hough speaks with south Asia correspondent Hannah Ellis-Petersen, who is in Nepal, about the situation on the ground - watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

10 mins

28 August Finished

Black Box: episode 5 – The white mask Playing

Black Box: episode 5 – The white mask

Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi looks into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

36 mins

28 August Finished

‘Tsunami from the sky:’ floods leave trail of devastation in Nepal and Tibet - The Latest Playing

‘Tsunami from the sky:’ floods leave trail of devastation in Nepal and Tibet - The Latest

Hundreds of people are missing or have been killed after a catastrophic flash flood hit Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday. Entire villages have been destroyed, many of which are popular pilgrimage and trekking destinations for tourists. Lucy Hough talks to global editor Devika Bhat about how the devastating event unfolded – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

10 mins

27 August Finished

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