There were debates on whether the climate question is dead, installation arts and traditional Saudi Arabian music. That was certainly a first for me!

The great thing about this year’s SXSW festival is the sheer range of talks and events that were held, some great, some less so, but nonetheless making up an eclectic mix. So we had the chance to be part of the audience for a recording of The Rest is Politics, with Ed Balls and Alistair Campbell.

And thank you to CTVC and @kristinedmc.bsky.social for making it possible and for Sheemtana Shameem who presented the documentary for joining us all the way from Bangladesh.

It was a privilege to be at last night's Association for International Broadcasting Awards amongst other global nominees from the big broadcasters. Great to see and hear the excellent work of independent journalists and programme makers continuing, despite the many barriers we face. Well done all.