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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 麻豆社 Persian and Lyse Doucet, the 麻豆社鈥檚 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鈥檚 now the toast of Hollywood.

Presenter: Katie Razzall
Producer: Lisa Jenkinson
Content producer: Lucy Wai

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  • Thu 15 Jan 2026 10:06GMT
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