The Fence

The Fence Saves The West End

How do you solve a problem like a theatre scene in terminal decline? We have twenty solutions, none of which break copyright or libel laws.
Charlie Baker

Lunch with Laurence Fox

In a new series, we take London’s most compelling figures to lunch with one of our writers. They choose the restaurant; we foot the bill.
Josiah Gogarty

Commissioners In Chief

The BBC have announced their new director general. What a title! It got us thinking, what do chin-stroking auteurs and masters of military strategy have in common? Total dedication to the cause.
John Phipps

Three Extracts from ‘Inside Story: How To Write’

In a world exclusive, The Fence is delighted to publish three extracts from Martin Amis’ newest novel.
Séamas O’Reilly

Flann on Call

Our Westminster correspondent, Flann O'Brien, has identified a new revenue stream.
The Fence

The Opportunistic Emails of Benjamin Disraeli

Dizzy will do anything to see his name emboldened within print.
Rob Palk

Mild Swimming

Reporting live on Photogenica Moneyshire, last seen at Highgate Ponds.
Séamas O’Reilly

Flann in the Club

In which our Westminster correspondent attends a centrist club night at Mahiki.