NHK World HD ·

Direct Talk

Monday 12 October 2026, 12:28 – 12:43 UK time

Hiraoka Kasumi is in the international spotlight after winning an award at the Vertical Movie Festival 2025. She talks about combining social commentary with fantasy-inspired storytelling.

Upcoming showings

Other scheduled episodes, repeats and reruns across all channels. All times are UK time.

NHK World HD

Direct Talk

Tuesday 20 October 2026, 19:28 – 19:43

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Direct Talk

Wednesday 21 October 2026, 02:30 – 02:45

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Wednesday 21 October 2026, 07:30 – 07:45

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Wednesday 21 October 2026, 12:28 – 12:43

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Wednesday 21 October 2026, 13:30 – 13:45

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Direct Talk

Wednesday 21 October 2026, 18:30 – 18:45

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Wednesday 21 October 2026, 19:28 – 19:43

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Wednesday 21 October 2026, 23:30 – 23:45

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Direct Talk

Thursday 22 October 2026, 12:28 – 12:43

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NHK World HD

Direct Talk

Thursday 22 October 2026, 19:28 – 19:43

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NHK World HD

Direct Talk

Friday 23 October 2026, 12:28 – 12:43

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NHK World HD

Direct Talk

Friday 23 October 2026, 19:28 – 19:43

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NHK World HD

Direct Talk

Monday 26 October 2026, 11:28 – 11:43

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NHK World HD

Direct Talk

Monday 26 October 2026, 18:28 – 18:43

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