The Fence is a quarterly magazine based in London, focused on life in the UK and Ireland.

Read More
  • Home
    • Latest
    • Facts
    • Features
    • Fiction
    • Etc
  • Index
    • Title
      • A
      • B
      • C
      • D
      • E
      • F
      • G
      • H
      • I
      • J
      • K
      • L
      • M
      • N
      • O
      • P
      • Q
      • R
      • S
      • T
      • U
      • W
      • X
      • Y
      • Z
    • Author
      • A
      • B
      • C
      • D
      • E
      • F
      • G
      • H
      • I
      • J
      • K
      • L
      • M
      • N
      • O
      • P
      • Q
      • R
      • S
      • T
      • U
      • V
      • W
      • X
      • Y
    • Category
      • Features
      • Spotlight
      • Culture
      • Fiction
      • Investigations
      • Etc.
    • Date
      • 2025
      • 2024
      • 2023
      • 2022
      • 2021
      • 2020
      • 2019
    • Issue
      • 22
      • 21
      • 20
      • 19
      • 18
      • 17
      • 16
      • 15
      • 14
      • 13
      • 12
      • 11
      • 10
      • 9
      • 8
      • 7
      • 6
      • 5
      • 4
      • 3
      • 2
      • 1
  • Shop
    • Subscriptions
    • Back Issues
    • Merchandise
Jade Angeles Fitton

Model Citizens

How one writer’s father found themselves operating a rubber Mrs Thatcher for a living.
Apr 20, 2023
The Fence

Drinking with the Greats

Legends of British History, yes, but good value in the pub?
Apr 18, 2023
Tom Nicholson

Mr Blobby Has a Cold

There are two men inside the monster, and one is desperate to get out.
Apr 18, 2023
Caspar Salmon

The Julian Fellowes Benevolent Fund

Caspar Salmon examines the decline and fall of the UK film industry. (Sorry about all the italics.)
Apr 18, 2023
The Fence

Blair’s Blokes

A collection of essays on the men who stood tall in the age of Sir Tony.
Nov 23, 2022
Brian Ng

Fingers on Buzzers

A piece from New Zealand's Brainiest Kid.
Dec 11, 2021
The Fence

Why Are You Asking Me This?

We asked a host of eminent minds a series of inane questions.
Jul 25, 2021
Henry Jeffreys

Brand Management

What was Russell Brand like in 2007? Read on to find out more.
May 23, 2021
The Fence

Fourth Estate or Fifth Column?

We asked a series of journalists and experts how they saw the relationships between patronage, print and power in Britain today.
Apr 22, 2021
Anonymous

Inside the Producer’s Studio

Factual television is one of the most influential arenas in British culture. But our insider has serious concerns about what is happening behind the camera.
Mar 5, 2021

Posts pagination

← 1 2
  • Categories
    • Facts
    • Features
    • Fiction
    • Etc.
  • Shop
    • Issues
    • Merchandise
    • Subscriptions
  • Index
    • Title
    • Author
    • Category
    • Date
    • Issue
  • About
    • Advertising
    • Contact Us
    • FAQs
    • Pitch Guide
    • Stockists
  • Account
    • Manage Account
  • Help
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Privacy Policy

Newsletter

Stay informed with our newsletter. Get the latest news, articles and offers directly in your inbox. Sign up now and join our community.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

© 2025 The Fence

Designed by Stef Michelet. Built by Standfirst.

Sign in

I've forgotten my password.

Register

I do not have an account

This is one of your free articles without registering

You can get full digital access for as little as £24.99 per year. Cancel anytime.

Already a member? Sign In

Get Offer

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. By continuing to use this website, we assume you agree to our Cookies Policy.