Broadcasting House Hope in Hostage Square
Oct 12, 2025
In this episode, Tom Hollander, a seasoned British actor, opens up about his new series, The Iris Affair, and reflects on the interplay between live performance and AI. He argues that the imperfections of theater safeguard the art of acting from artificial intelligence. The discussion also touches on the emotional weight of current events in Gaza and the anticipation in Hostage Square for hostage releases. Additionally, the humor of bad school reports ignites a light-hearted conversation about creativity and misjudged potential.
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Hope And Relief In Hostage Square
- Families in Hostage Square gathered weekly for two years and hope this may be their last vigil.
- Tom Hollander and others described a sudden sense of relief and celebration as a release approached.
Summit May Only Start The Hard Work
- Jeremy Bowen warns the summit may only set intentions and leave hard work for later.
- He emphasises that governance, rebuilding and disarmament are large unresolved tasks after any initial deal.
Ceasefire Is A Fragile Respite
- Bowen frames the pause as the best outcome both sides have had for a long time: a ceasefire, hostages returning and Palestinians going home.
- He cautions that deep-rooted issues mean the conflict could resume without lasting settlements.
