Tom Brook
Veteran BBC film and movie reporter who has covered the Oscars since the early 1980s, known for reporting on Hollywood and international cinema.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 43min
Lisa Nandy on saving local news and the future of the BBC, reporting from inside Iran & behind the scenes at the Oscars
Lisa Nandy, UK Culture Secretary focused on media policy; Frederik Pleitgen, CNN international correspondent experienced in conflict reporting; Tom Brook, veteran BBC film journalist with Oscars expertise. They discuss plans to support local news and a permanent BBC charter. Frederik shares reporting from inside Iran under tight restrictions. Tom reflects on the Oscars, declining TV audiences and streaming’s impact on film coverage.
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Mar 29, 2026 • 46min
Pakistan hosts talks on ending Iran war
Tom Brook, BBC arts correspondent, shares a clip with Stellan Skarsgård, the acclaimed Swedish actor, about Scandinavian film success. Malcolm Nance, former US naval officer and intelligence expert, discusses US troop movements and military strategy. They talk mediation efforts in Pakistan, battlefield reactions in Iran, and the risks and challenges of possible ground operations.
Mar 15, 2026 • 28min
How the Oscars went international
Tom Brook, veteran BBC film reporter who has covered the Oscars since the early 1980s, walks through how the awards have become more global. He discusses Hollywood's production slump and AI anxieties. He outlines how international cinema now fills gaps left by American studios. He traces the Oscars' changing attitude to foreign films and how membership shifts reshaped nominations.
