The Convex Conversation

In his early 20s, registered nurse Teun Toebes spent more than three years living on closed dementia wards to listen and understand what life’s like for residents. In Human Forever, a new book and award-winning documentary made by Teun & filmmaker Jonathan de Jong, they share their findings and vision of what can be done, at little or no cost, to provide a meaningful life for those living with dementia. Screened at the G20 Dementia Summit, the documentary follows Teun across four continents, exploring how different cultures treat their elderly at a time when dementia is one of society's greatest health and social challenges. Putting quality of life at the core of care and seeing the person for who they are, rather than being focused on zero risk, is key to changing a system we may all find ourselves trapped in when we no longer have a voice.

Record-breaking mountaineer and former Gurkha Hari Budha Magar MBE has dedicated the rest of his life to raising awareness of disability after losing both legs above the knee in an IED explosion in Afghanistan. Hari went from the depths of despair to inspiring others by conquering the Seven Summits with prosthetic legs he helped design specifically for his challenge - and documents his story in his autobiography, Conquering Dreams. Hari is championing Ottobock's #DearAI to provide more authentic representation of disabled people and amputees on AI. With an estimated 1.3 billion people living around the world with a significant disability, he hopes to break down the stigma and motivate others. Hari on Everest captured by Ryan Sosna Bowd Hari at Mera Peak by Abiral Rai Preparing for Everest - photograph by Abiral Rai Photograph by Krish Thapa Hari and actress Joanna Lumley, by Ryan Sosna Bowd Climbing Everest by Abiral Rai Photograph by Abiral Rai

As Goodwood Revival - an immersive celebration of vintage cars and fashion – approaches, the 11th Duke of Richmond, Charles Gordon-Lennox, reflects on what inspired him to create the world's most spectacular historic motor racing event. Chatting in his private office, surrounded by extraordinary racing memorabilia, Charles talks about great old racing cars, driven by motor sport legends past and present, which are at the heart of the event. He’s equally as passionate about it being a vibrant celebration of second-hand style and sustainability, with powerful messages around looking after things and passing them on. Race-goers dress from the period between 1948-1966 which honours the original lifespan of the Goodwood Motor Circuit. The circuit was brought back to life after World War II by the Duke’s grandfather - a car designer, engineer, and successful racing driver. The Duke at Revival 2021, captured by Jonathan James Wilson Charles and Helen recording The Convex Conversation in the Duke's private office at Goodwood, by Ash Sunassee Enjoying Revival 2023, captured by Jonathan James Wilson On the start line, Revival 2023, photographed by Steven Stringer The Duke of Richmond at Goodwood House, photographed by Uli Weber

French brothers Matthias and Bastien Cadéac d’Arbaud believe you have two lives – the one you have, and the one you live when you realise you only have one! For their new programme on Amazon Prime Video - 100 Things to Do Before You Die - they head to the Philippines on a mission to seek out adrenalin-fuelled experiences, from swimming with whale sharks to surviving on a deserted island. Matthias and Bastien take us behind the scenes of the filming, explain why local people and culture are at the heart of their series and reveal how they hope to inspire others to get out of their comfort zone and experience life to the full.

Human rights journalist Zahra Joya shares her powerful story of survival growing up in Afghanistan under Taliban rule in the nineties, disguising herself as a boy to go to school. After the US-led invasion, her world flourished. But when the Taliban regained power in 2021, women were once again erased from public life. Zahra was airlifted from Kabul to London where she lives in exile running Rukhshana Media - an agency dedicated to amplifying stories of Afghan women. Activist Malala Yousafzai describes Zahra’s new book, The Vanishing Girl of Kabul, as a memoir that doubles as a warning. Co-written with journalist Amie Ferris-Rotman, it’s a clarion call to a world too willing to look away from gender-based oppression. Zahra attending school dressed as a boy Zahra's father Zahra with journalist friend & co-author of The Vanishing Girl of Kabul, Amie Ferris-Rotman