How Eleanor Williams’ lies tore a town apart and finally unravelled
17 March 2023 - 40 minsWhy did Eleanor Williams, a young woman from a remote coastal town in England, pretend she was a victim of a grooming gang?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Series Episodes
How the BBC got into a mess over Gaza
After mounting criticism over its coverage of the war in Gaza, will the BBC change its approach? Michael Savage reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
31 mins
16 July Finished
The law change that could transform toxic workplaces
Zelda Perkins was Harvey Weinstein’s PA – and has spent the last eight years campaigning against the non-disclosure agreements used to silence abused employees. Now she has won a major victory. Alexandra Topping reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
20 mins
15 July Finished
Syria’s treasure hunting fever
What can be done to stop Syria’s unprecedented scramble for antiquities? William Christou reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
30 mins
14 July Finished
Ulaanbaatar: a warning from the coldest capital on Earth
Tracey McVeigh heads to Mongolia to find out about the country’s increasingly brutal winters and dry summers, while Badruun Gardi reflects on how the changes threaten the nomadic way of life. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
24 mins
11 July Finished
Is it time for a wealth tax on the super-rich?
explicitAfter changes to the welfare reform bill failed to save money, the millionaire Dale Vince thinks it’s time for people like him to contribute more to the public finances. Arun Advani explains how a wealth tax could work and if it’s time for Labour to introduce one. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
27 mins
10 July Finished
Can we trust nuclear power again?
Dr Tim Gregory argues that nuclear power is safe, relatively cheap and the only realistic route to achieving net zero targets. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
26 mins
9 July Finished
